How does a person find out how long a property for sale has been on the market?

Question

How does a person find out how long a property for sale has been on the market?

Answer 1

Your realtor with MLS access should have this information.  Realtors often times will relist properties however, to make it seem like it has not been on the market for very long.  Companies such as Raveis.com list the original asking price and how many days a property has been on the market so you can compare to the current asking price (so you feel like you are getting a deal).

Answer 2

Your Realtor should be your buyer's agent. He/she can find out the total history of the listing of the house for you, and do a market analysis to find out a fair price for you to pay.