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Knowing what your home is worth can help you plan ahead and make confident decisions—whether you’re thinking about selling, refinancing, or just staying informed. It’s helpful to keep an eye on your home’s value so you understand how much equity you may have and what your options could look like down the road. My home or property valuation tool offers a more in-depth estimate than many of the big real estate websites. And if you’d like an even clearer picture, I am more than happy to put together a personalized Comparative Market Analysis or connect you with a trusted appraiser for the most accurate assessment.
A home valuation is simply an estimate of what your property is worth in today’s real estate market. It is an important part of selling because it helps you understand a fair and realistic price for your home. An accurate valuation matters—it helps ensure the home is priced appropriately and for you, the seller, to understand comprehensively the reason behind that price.
The value of your home is calculated using a combination of factors including its location, age, size, condition, any improvements or renovations made, and recent sale prices of comparable homes in the neighborhood. It also factors in current market trends and local market conditions.
Online home valuations provide a good starting point and offer a general estimate of your property’s worth. However, they may not factor in recent renovations, unique features, historical value, architectural significance, and subjective market perception that could impact your home’s actual market value. For the most accurate assessment, consider scheduling an in-person appraisal.
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Two Accurate Ways to Perform Home Valuations
MARKET ANALYSIS
A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a tool used by Real Estate Agents to value a home. It evaluates similar homes that have recently sold in the same area. Agents find comparable sales and use them to conduct a sales comparison. In most cases, an agent will find three homes that have recently sold and are as similar to and located as close to the home being valued as possible. Each one is then analyzed to pinpoint differences between it and the home being valued. Once these differences are priced out, the price of each comp is adjusted to see what it would cost if it was identical to the home being valued were it to be sold in the current market.
APPRAISALS
An appraisal is an unbiased valuation of a home based on a professional’s opinion. They are usually what mortgage companies use for home purchases and refinances. A lender usually orders a home appraisal and the cost of the appraisal, sometimes up to $500, is paid by the homeowner. An appraiser does a complete visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the home as well as taking into consideration recent sales of similar properties and market trends. The appraiser then compiles a detailed report on the home, including an exterior building sketch, a street map showing the home and any comparable sales, photos of the home and street, an explanation of how the square footage was calculated, and any other relevant information.
Situations When a Home Valuation May Be Necessary
REFINANCING
Lenders base the amount of their loans on the value of your property and usually allow you to borrow a maximum of 75% to 96.5% against your property. Knowing what your home is worth allows lenders to calculate your equity in the home. The more equity you have, the better terms you will receive on your refinance.
HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT
If you want to borrow cash against your home, getting a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) could be a good option. To qualify, you must have a certain level of equity in your home. Most lenders require at least 20%. Getting a home valuation will help you determine if you qualify and will be used by the lender to make a decision on your loan.
SELLING
Even if you’re just beginning to think about selling, knowing your home’s value is a powerful first step. A current valuation helps you understand what your property could realistically sell for in today’s market, so you can start planning your timeline and next move with clarity. It also gives you insight into how much equity you may be able to walk away with, what updates might increase your return, and how to price strategically when the time comes. Instead of guessing, you’ll have real information guiding your decisions. Getting a valuation now means you’ll be prepared, confident, and one step ahead when you decide the timing is right. And when you’re ready to make that move, give Kendra a call—she will help with those next steps too.