One of the biggest comping mistakes investors make is chasing the best-looking sale instead of the most competitive sale. A good comp isn’t: - The highest price - The nicest flip - The one that makes the deal work A good comp is a property that would have competed for the same buyer as your subject at the time it sold. When you’re comping, ask: - Would a buyer realistically choose between these two homes? - Same area, same property type, similar utility? - Or am I stretching because I like the number? Lenders and appraisers care far more about substitutability than price optimism.Comp smarter by prioritizing who the buyer is, not what the price was. That mindset alone will save you from a lot of appraisal surprises.

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@Ana Usma @Angel Rosario A couple of people tried to join the Zoom right at the start of class, but our setup requires that you’re approved into the school community first before Zoom access works. Since I was already live and teaching, I didn’t see those approval requests come through until after the session ended. If that was you, no worries at all — you’re approved now, and everything will work smoothly going forward. Just a reminder for future sessions: Make sure you’re fully inside the community before class start time. Look forward to seeing you next week!

Welcome to the CompIQ community. You’re here because you want to understand real property value, not guess at it—and because you want to make better buying decisions as a residential real estate investor. The goal of this community is simple but powerful: To help you become an exceptional compper and valuation thinker—so you buy better, avoid surprises, and make smarter deals. This is not a surface-level comps group.This is about learning how value is actually supported in the real world—especially in the eyes of financing. What you’ll learn here - How appraisers actually select and eliminate comps - How to think in value ranges, not single numbers - How As-Is value and ARV should be analyzed differently - Why deals fail at appraisal—and how to spot that risk early - How to use CompIQ as a daily tool, not a guessing machine What makes this community different - This is led by a 25+ year residential appraiser and investor - The logic here is appraisal-grade, not agent CMA logic - We focus on discipline, clarity, and defensibility - No hype, no shortcuts, no “hit a number” mentality How to get started 1. Read the Rules for Comping in the Start Here section 2. Learn how to use the CompIQ tool 3. Bring real deals and real questions 4. Participate, ask why, and challenge assumptions (respectfully) If you engage fully, you’ll leave this community: - More confident in your valuations - More disciplined in your offers - Better prepared for financing and resale - A stronger, more successful investor We’re glad you’re here.Let’s start comping the right way. — CompIQ Team

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