How to compare properties
without bias
Comparison is where most buyers get stuck. This framework helps you compare properties using evidence and fit — not gut feel or fear of missing out.
Comparison paralysis is real
You've shortlisted five properties. They all seem “fine.” One has a better kitchen, another has a bigger yard, and a third is closer to work.
Without a framework, you end up comparing apples to oranges — or worse, making decisions based on whichever open home you visited most recently.
The result? Second-guessing, analysis paralysis, or snap decisions you later regret.
“The best property isn't the one that looks nicest — it's the one that fits your life.”
A consistent comparison framework removes emotion from the equation.
Three steps to clarity
A simple, repeatable process that works for any property comparison.
Define your must-haves
Start with a short, non-negotiable list: location, property type, and deal-breakers. This sets the filter before you even start comparing.
Compare risk before aesthetics
Risks like planning overlays, title constraints, and structural issues should be weighed early. Style is easy to change; risk is not.
Use a consistent scorecard
Compare each property using the same criteria so decisions remain consistent and defensible. No more gut-feel comparisons.
The key insight
Emotion-driven comparisons favor recency and aesthetics. Evidence-driven comparisons favor fit and long-term value. The framework exists to protect you from yourself.
What this looks like
Without a framework
- ✗Comparing properties from memory
- ✗Weighting the last property you saw
- ✗Getting swayed by staging
- ✗Forgetting about risks you spotted
With a framework
- ✓Consistent criteria for every property
- ✓Risk factors documented upfront
- ✓Evidence-based scoring
- ✓Defensible decision you won't regret
Ready to compare properties
with confidence?
intelliprop reports give you the structured analysis you need to compare properties on what actually matters.
Next steps
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This information is general in nature and may change. Always verify current rules with official government sources. This is not financial advice.