You say that Agent #1 has not even seen the completed project? Have her come back and also get a third agent. Agent #2 might ultimately be correct, but you need more opinions.

Do you want to actually sell and move? Or do you want to play how many zillion days on the market can you go before you lose the job opportunity?

Never list too high. That kills the mojo from the start. In a sellers market, it’s much better to list low and have multiple offers. Being overpriced is the kiss of death.

One other thought. It doesn't matter what you put into the house and what you paid for it. You'll only get what the market will bear.

Additionally definitely get the third opinion. The truth is probably between the 3. Never price it high because when you do it will sit longer and you'll wind up having to drop your price. Sometimes you wind up having to drop it below what you would have gotten if you priced it right from the beginning.

Why?

Because when a house has been on the market a while (and a while is determined by how quickly other houses in your area are selling), people begin to think there's something "wrong" with it or that it's way over priced even if it's not.

Make sure you price it right from the start. If the price is a bit low, it will generate a bidding war. If it's fairly priced it will sell close to asking. If it's priced too high, chances are you won't get offers or if you do, it will be a lowball offer.

I agree. Price it right. Strange things happen. You don't want them happening to you.

Where you want to be or where you need to be on the final sales price has zero impact on what a ready, willing and able buyer will pay for your house. Remember that in pricing.

Find a third agent for another opinion, but do NOT tell them where you want or need to be. I'd skip agent #2.

I also agree -get a 3rd opinion.

And that whole "price it below" <insert any magic number range here> to appeal to the most buyers. Everyone has a limit. Every Realtor will push a limit with the expectation that 1) they can negotiate below the listing price and 2) the buyers likely have some wiggle room. And now - with the internet - it's EASY to refine your search to include a slightly higher price point (unlike how it used to be where the Realtor would have to pull paper copies off the MLS!)

Have your agents presented written "sold" comps with analysis, written marketing plan and list of references? If not, look for very active agents who will do their homework. Don't overprice to give yourself wiggle room. Price it at fair market value. In most areas, there are very few active buyers between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.

This is not a great time to put a house on the market. You will have less foot traffic. Having said that, anyone who looks at your home is very interested or needs to buy. I've sold homes this time of year in the North. There will be less competition.

You need to interview more agents. Unless the first agent has stayed in touch with you, I wouldn't bother with them again. There is some merit to what the second agent said in that they seem to be aware of price points, human behavior marketing. So many agents aren't.

The house is only worth what someone is willing to pay. What you have spent on it does not factor into a buyer's equation. Rationalize what you have spent on it as rent. You had to live somewhere.

Interview two more agents. Get them to provide a comparative sales market analysis in your area. Read them carefully. Check their listings on line. What do you think of their listings? Are the pictures attractive? Does the written information sell the property? Does everything seem organized? How many homes have they listed and sold in the last three months? Just a few of the questions you need to have answered.

When you sign a listing agreement, try to make the period of listing as short as possible. Make sure you have their marketing plan in writing. Absolutely no listing longer than six months. ALL commissions are negotiable.

Good luck to you.