Smartest answer yet. We are to note a 12 month history of the comparables and a 3 year history for the subject. However, if a listing has continually been on the market, listed by same or several firms in succession, i will sometimes note that and try to give the client a reason why. Most of the time however, I will simply use a different comparable. In my market the agents are required to show DOM in their listing of a closed sale. I do check to see if that is correct. Most of the time it is.
Not trying to distort anything, but according to the "Format" noted, they are only seeking a 12 month History; as in your example over time, the Pricing is in Flex with the market (different rates & other items come to mind) and this is probably my pet peeve. (I do a similar historical search, but do not add it in for the reasons described). Not trying to get you to change your ways, our markets are different and if that works in your area, so be it.
IE: a lot of Clients want specific "time Lines" of 180 days and when you exceed that, they want a blurb as to why you had to exceed Their guidelines, Not anyone else's.
For me, I will peek into the history, but at this time do not feel the need to jump into the "way back" machine and if they desire, they can peek at the history on their end (less work for me), as they have as much access as we do to MLS data (their due diligence).
Just a few thoughts
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