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How Important Are Recent Sales When Pricing a Property? Evidence, Not Hype (2026)

September 21, 2026

Michael Tomadakis insists: Pricing should be dictated by recent comparable sales, not vendor hope or agent hype. In Melbourne’s inner-north, Michael’s first step in any pricing conversation is to lay out the real transactions—showing what buyers have actually paid for similar properties, with an adjustment for unique features or condition.

Vendors who ignore market evidence risk overpricing and campaign stagnation. The data will always win in the end. Michael’s evidence-led style: “Facts and stats—never just opinions.”

Want a valuation backed by real evidence? Request a Collings property appraisal with Michael Tomadakis.

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