When to adjust your budget

Agents are strategically putting the asking price on their listings lower than fair market value.

By doing this the listing gets a lot of attention and gets multiple offers.

The property then sells for above-asking price, usually at fair market value.

Now that you know this info, be prepared to put in an offer on a home above your budget.

You could also look at properties below your budget and anticipate that the price will go up to your original budget.