Seller TipsAugust 22, 2025

Why Underpricing Sometimes Sells for More

It sounds counterintuitive, but in the right conditions a strategic list price below comparables produces the highest final number. Here's when it works — and when it backfires.

Why Underpricing Sometimes Sells for More

Strategic underpricing works when three things are true: inventory in the segment is tight, the home shows in the top quartile, and marketing reaches beyond the MLS in the first 72 hours.

When those aren't in place, underpricing does exactly what you'd expect: it sells for less than the comparables.

The takeaway: pricing is not a formula. It's a strategy chosen for your specific home, in this specific week.

Written by
Aksheen Singh Sekhon
Realtor® · Royal LePage ArTeam Realty