The debate that won’t — and shouldn’t — go away

It is unlikely that listing prices are the subject of this debate by Tibetan monks. (flickr photo by ianyake)

Perhaps nothing is trickier in listing a property than deciding on the right asking price.

Too high, the argument goes, and prospective buyers will eliminate themselves even before seeing the place.

Too low, and the seller risks obtaining what the place is worth.

Finding the sweet spot depends on