Goes to show how ineffective writing gives ineffective results. Reposted here is a post from the other day regarding the value of the most coveted house in the free world, The White House. Read the former post and see the details of what you need to do. In their last contest Point2 gave away $100 per day for 10 days to total $1,000. I figure the prize in my contest is not petty since Point 2 revenues (low guestimate) is about $5,000,000 plus per year. $1,000 represents .0002% of revenue. My prize is pretty healthy when you look at it that way. Good luck 
14:57 E.S.T., February 26, 2007: Associated Press, Washington, D.C. Department of Public Information, United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon and White House Press Secretary, Tony Snow would have no comment today on the validity or financial consideration on what could be the most famous real estate deal in history.
Of course they have no comment, because a Realtor has not been retained for proper advice and representation to sell one of the most famous parcels of residential real estate in the world. Imagine getting the phone call to go out on what would be the most important listing appointment in history. It is doubtful that such a treasure would ever be sold, but lets just pretend for a minute you are being called to list this property. What would be the list price you propose? How did you come up with the price, comparables, etc.? The citizens of the United States are now your sellers, you don't want to let them down.
CONTEST: I am a licensed appraiser and although I have not given this any serious time consideration, I have come up with a figure. The agent(s) to contribute value estimate and approach to value closest to my number by 11:59 PM (EST) St.Patrick's Day will win a $20 gift card to Lowes. All submissions must be posted as comment to this blog. Keep it simple.
Here are your details to work off of:
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D.C. 20500
- 18 acre parcel of land, fence, with ornate gardens/land improvements such as an outdoor swimming pool, jogging track, tennis court, and putting/practice green. Located in the most desired location of downtown Washington, D.C
- Sandstone facade capsules 55,0000 square feet of living area with 132 rooms of which 16 fare amily-guest rooms, 32 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, bowling alley, movie theater, & game room.
- Other amenities include state-of-the-art security systems, elevators, television, radio, public address systems, and secret underground bunker capable of withstanding nuclear attack. Bunker and certain areas will be off limits for showings and advertising.
- Condition of property: assumed all systems and improvements to be in "close to new" condition as a result of constant overseeing by maintenance staff.
- Original cost of construction and year built: $232,373 U.S.D., 1792 A.D. Possible lead contamination: exterior is coated with a mixture of lime stone dust, rice glue, casein, and lead.
Good luck!
BTW, the day our government starts selling national treasures is the day I defect. [ap] [ip]