In which scenario would a broker likely conduct a broker's price opinion?

A broker's price opinion (BPO) is a tool used by real estate professionals to provide an estimated value of a property. This is often done for situations that require a quicker and less formal evaluation compared to a full property appraisal. Therefore, the scenario where a broker would likely conduct a broker's price opinion is when a quick property evaluation is needed.

BPOs are typically utilized in various circumstances where timely information is essential, such as assessing a property's worth before it goes on the market, during refinancing processes, or for determining market value in short sale negotiations. Their flexibility and efficiency make them ideal for situations needing a swift assessment, rather than a detailed analysis that would come with an appraisal.

In contrast, managing rental properties usually involves ongoing assessments of rental value and management strategies but does not typically necessitate a BPO. A property appraisal is a more comprehensive and formal evaluation, conducted by licensed appraisers and not typically performed by brokers as a BPO. Finally, while closing a sale involves confirming a property's value, it is often based on a formal appraisal, making this situation less reliant on a broker's price opinion compared to scenarios where a quicker assessment is sufficient.