Home Value Estimator—How Much Is My House Worth?
Home Value Estimator results provide a helpful baseline based on public data, but they don’t tell the whole story. If you’re ready for a more accurate picture—especially if you've made recent upgrades—I can put together a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that factors in your home's unique condition and the most relevant recent local sales.
How Does The Home Value Estimator Work?
Home Value Estimator: Get Your Snapshot, Then a Detailed CMA.
A home value estimator gives a quick ballpark property valuation. It is based on public data and recent market activity. If you're thinking about selling, or making major real estate decisions, a Realtor CMA is often the smarter next step. It's tailored to your home and buyer's market trends in your neighborhood.
Why use a Home Value Estimator?
• Early curiosity for what's the rough range?
• Tracking market movement over time
• Getting context before you speak with an agent
When should you request a Realtor CMA?
• You're considering selling in the next 0-12 months
• You want a pricing strategy not just a number
• Your home has upgrades/condition factors online tools can't see
Home Value Estimator vs CMA vs Appraisal
Home Value Estimator
Quick Ballpark: Online estimates are a good starting point for a rough range. They typically tend to rely heavily on public records and market data. They do not fully reflect your home's condition, upgrades, or micro-location advantages.
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
Pricing Strategy: A CMA is designed for real decision-making. The most relevant comparable sales are compiled and adjusted for differences. That data is incorporated in to the pricing strategy. Which is based on current market demand and buyer behavior.
Professional Appraisal
Lender/Financial: Appraisals are commonly used for lending and financing. They are required for certain financial, estate, and investment scenarios. An appraisal is not the same as an online estimate. It's performed by a licensed appraiser, not a Realtor.
The condition, upgrades, lot features, and micro-location
Small differences can create value adjustments: From deferred maintenance, remodel quality, layout, lot usability, natural light, , noise and traffic patterns. To the vicinity to schools, parks, shopping, services, or located in a cul de sac vs on a busy road.
Recent sold comps and current demand
The most meaningful data is what similar homes actually sold for recently. Equally, the market conditions in terms of favorable financing rates, number of buyers competing, days on market, price reductions, and offer activity.
Your sale price is only half the story. Your net proceeds depend on various costs, contract terms, and how the home is positioned in the market.
Seller costs that adjust net proceeds
• Agent compensation (varies by transaction)
• Typical closing costs (escrow/title, transfer taxes)
• Repairs/credits or pre-sale prep choices
• Mortgage payoff and prorations (property taxes/HOA, etc.)
Get a net proceeds estimate with a CMA
Do you want a realistic range of, 'what would I take home?' Request a CMA and I'll include a net proceeds estimate based on likely pricing scenarios and common costs.
Consult with REALTOR® before you decide
Thinking about selling fast or taking a cash offer? That can be the right fit sometimes. Many homeowners opt for listing on the open market, after they compare net proceeds and cash offer terms, side-by-side.
Cash vs Listing: Speed, risk and net proceeds
Cash can reduce friction and timelines, but convenience may come with tradeoffs. Entering into contract, unrepresented by a REALTOR® or consulting with an attorney, can be risky. Listing your home takes more coordination, but it often increases competition. Which can raise the final number or net proceeds.
Simple way to compare offers and without guesswork
I can help you compare:
• Net proceeds (not just offer price)
• Timeline certainty
• Repair/credit expectations
• Risk of price changes or renegotiation
If you're considering cash, request a CMA so you can compare options with real comps.
*This page provides informational estimates and is not an appraisal.*
