Marketpoint Realty Blogs
Welcome to the MarketPoint Realty Blog, your source for local real estate insights, market trends, home pricing strategies, and expert advice throughout St. Charles County and the Greater St. Louis area. Led by Jacob Geringer, a licensed broker and certified appraiser, we provide valuable market updates to help buyers, sellers, and homeowners make informed real estate decisions.
What Sellers Should Know About Appraisal Risk Before Accepting an Offer
By Jacob Geringer, St. Charles County Realtor and Licensed Appraiser With More Than 26 Years of Experience When sellers receive multiple offers, the natural reaction is to look at one number first: Which buyer offered the most? That makes sense. But after more than 26 years working in real estate as
When Should a Seller Actually Make a Repair Before Listing?
By Jacob Geringer, St. Charles County Realtor and Licensed Appraiser With 26+ Years of Real Estate Experience One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners preparing to sell is: “What should I fix before putting my house on the market?” It sounds like a simple question, but after more than
Why Older Homes Aren’t Automatically Worth Less Than Newer Homes
By Jacob Geringer, St. Charles County Realtor and Licensed Appraiser With 26+ Years of Real Estate Experience When buyers compare two homes, it’s easy to assume the newer property should be worth more. After all, newer homes may have newer systems, modern floor plans, updated materials, and fewer im
What Happens When a Seller’s Expectations and the Market Don’t Agree
By a St. Charles County Realtor, Licensed Appraiser, and Real Estate Investor One of the most difficult conversations in real estate happens when a homeowner believes their property is worth one amount—but the market is telling us something different. It’s understandable. Your home may represent yea
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