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Knowledge, not guesswork
Home valuations give you knowledge that helps you plan ahead and make smart decisions. It’s good practice to stay informed about how much equity you have — and what you could borrow against or sell for.
Our tool provides a more robust, accurate assessment than you’ll get from the major real estate portals. For the most precise valuation, reach out to discuss a customized Comparative Market Analysis or an appraisal.
Get my valuationA quick primer on how valuations work and what the number really means.
A home valuation determines the current market value of a residential property. It's crucial for real estate transactions and helps prevent excessive borrowing and financial loss. When you take out a mortgage, the home acts as collateral — so a thorough valuation protects both you and the lender by confirming the property can cover the loan.
Your home's value is calculated from a combination of factors: its location, age, size, condition, any improvements or renovations, and recent sale prices of comparable homes nearby. It also factors in current market trends and local conditions — the estimate is dynamic and shifts with inventory, interest rates, and buyer sentiment.
Online valuations are a great starting point and give a general estimate of your property's worth. But they may not capture recent renovations, unique features, historical or architectural significance, and subjective market perception that all affect real market value. For the most accurate assessment, schedule an in-person appraisal or CMA.
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How it’s done
A CMA is the tool a real estate agent uses to value a home. We find recently sold homes as similar and as close to yours as possible — usually three strong comparables — then analyze the differences. Each comp's price is adjusted to reflect what it would sell for if it were identical to your home in today's market.
An appraisal is an unbiased valuation based on a licensed professional's opinion — typically what mortgage companies use for purchases and refinances. The appraiser inspects the interior and exterior, weighs recent comparable sales and market trends, and compiles a detailed report with a building sketch, comps map, and photos.
When you’ll need one
Situations where knowing your home’s value pays off.
Lenders base loans on your property's value and typically let you borrow up to 75–96.5% against it. Knowing your value lets them calculate your equity — and the more equity you have, the better your refinance terms.
Before renovating for resale, make sure you're not pricing yourself out of the neighborhood. A valuation shows how your home compares with others nearby and helps guide smart improvement decisions.
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) needs a certain level of equity — most lenders require at least 20%. A valuation helps you see whether you qualify and is used by the lender to make their decision.
Even without an immediate need, knowing your home's value is good information. It helps you plan for the future and respond to whatever financial curveballs life throws — a quick relocation, an opportunity, or an emergency.
Get a free, no-obligation valuation and a local expert’s read on your home — usually back to you within the hour.
