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How Much Is Your Home Worth?
A home valuation gives you the insight you need to plan ahead and make confident decisions. Staying current on your equity helps you understand what you could borrow against your home—or what it might sell for in today's market.
A hands-on local analysis delivers a stronger, more accurate picture than the big national real estate portals. For the most precise number, reach out to discuss a tailored Comparative Market Analysis or a professional appraisal.
What Is a Home Valuation?
What Is a Home Valuation?
How Is the Valuation of My Home Calculated?
How Is the Valuation of My Home Calculated?
How Accurate Are Online Home Estimates?
How Accurate Are Online Home Estimates?
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How Is a Valuation Performed?
Market Analysis
A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a method real estate agents use to value a home. It looks at similar properties that have recently sold in the same area. Agents gather comparable sales and use them to run a side-by-side comparison. Typically, an agent selects three homes that sold recently and sit as close to—and as similar to—the subject home as possible. Each is examined to identify the differences between it and the home being valued. Once those differences are priced out, each comp's price is adjusted to reflect what it would cost if it matched the subject home in today's market.
Based on a Professional’s Opinion
An appraisal is a formal valuation performed by a licensed, independent appraiser. Lenders typically require one before approving a mortgage or refinance. The appraiser visits the property in person to assess its condition, size, layout, and any upgrades, then compares it against recent sales of similar homes nearby. Unlike an online estimate, an appraisal accounts for a home's unique features and true condition. The result is an unbiased, professional opinion of market value—one that lenders, buyers, and sellers can rely on with confidence.
Why Is a Valuation Important?
Lenders set loan amounts based on your property's value, typically letting you borrow up to 75% to 96.5% against it. Knowing your home's worth allows lenders to calculate the equity you hold. The more equity you've built, the better the terms you'll secure on your refinance.
If you're taking on home improvements to boost resale value, you'll want to avoid pricing yourself out of the market. When your home already sits at the high end for your neighborhood, too many upgrades can make it harder to sell. A valuation shows how your home stacks up against others nearby, helping guide smarter improvement decisions.
If you'd like to borrow against your home, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) may be a smart option. To qualify, you'll need a certain amount of equity built up—most lenders require at least 20%. A home valuation helps you see whether you qualify, and the lender will use it to decide on your loan.
Even when it isn't required, simply knowing your home's value is worth having in your back pocket. It helps you plan ahead and handle the unexpected—times when you may need extra cash or a quick move. Understanding your equity, and what you could borrow against or sell your home for, prepares you to respond to whatever financial curveballs life sends your way.
