Home Valuation

Why Knowing The Value Of Your Home Is Important-And Why A Zillow Zestimate Is Not An Accurate Tool.

If you’re using a Zillow Zestimate to get an accurate home valuation, you may get a skewed result, which could then affect your home’s listing price. While Zillow has historically provided relatively accurate estimates based on the year the home was built, the number of bedrooms, square footage, and other quantitative data, they’ve recently changed their algorithm. Even when Zillow was fairly accurate, it still provided only an estimate as opposed to a true valuation done by an appraiser or Comparative Market Analysis. Here’s how to get an accurate home valuation and why relying on Zillow or similar sites is usually a bad idea. Outstanding client service, experienced business practices, and ingenious marketing strategies are what make our team the most trusted team in the area.Outstanding client service, experienced business practices, and ingenious marketing strategies is what makes our team the most trusted team in the area.

What is a Home Valuation?

A home valuation is just a fancy way of saying what the value of your home is. They are used during real estate transactions such as buy-sell or refinances to ensure homeowners or buyers are not overborrowing for a property. The home is used for collateral in a mortgage, and if the borrower defaults on his or her loan, the lender will sell the home to recoup the money lent to buy it. If the home was overvalued and they lent too much, they could lose money. The home valuation ensures they will be able to recoup costs should the mortgage not be paid in full.

What is a Zillow Zestimate?

A Zillow Zestimate is an automated home valuation tool and is recommended as a starting point when determining the value of your home. It incorporates user-submitted and public data and takes into account home facts, location, and market conditions. Zestimates are done entirely online, and no representative of Zillow will visit your home to perform an appraisal. Banks and lenders do not use Zillow or similar services to estimate property and instead rely on the expertise of a licensed appraiser. A Zestimate can be off by nearly 5% nearly 40% of the time in some markets, which amounts to around $15,000 on a $300,000 home.

What is the Main Difference Between a Zillow Zestimate and a Valuation Performed by an Agent?

The main difference between the two is that a Zillow Zestimate is simply an algorithm. You punch in data, and a value pops out. There is no actual human involved who views your home, compares it against others on the market, and produces a detailed report. When an agent conducts a valuation, they are actively involved in the process and create a valuation that is personalized and in-depth.

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How is a Valuation Performed?

There are two accurate ways to perform home valuations: with a Comparative Market Analysis and an appraisal. Here is how the two differ:

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It was a pleasure working with Simon from start to finish in the recent sale of my house. Simon made himself available to discuss options, tactics, and the process of selling a home promptly.

- DERRICK M.
Our experience with Simon is nothing but exceptional! My husband and I started looking for a house during the fall of 2020. Competing against other home buyers in the crazy housing market.

- DESSIE S.
I was referred to Simon by a close friend of mine. From our very first discovery conversation on what It was I was looking for, and all the way through closing on my current residence.

- ANTHONY P.

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Why is a Valuation Important?

Though getting a valuation in order to sell your home is the most common reason to get a home valuation, it’s not the only one. Here are some more situations when a home valuation may be necessary:

Success Stories

It was a pleasure working with Simon from start to finish in the recent sale of my house. Simon made himself available to discuss options, tactics, and the process of selling a home promptly.

- DERRICK M.
Our experience with Simon is nothing but exceptional! My husband and I started looking for a house during the fall of 2020. Competing against other home buyers in the crazy housing market.

- DESSIE S.
I was referred to Simon by a close friend of mine. From our very first discovery conversation on what It was I was looking for, and all the way through closing on my current residence.

- ANTHONY P.

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What is a Home Valuation?

What is a Zillow Zestimate?

What is the Main Difference Between a Zillow Zestimate and a Valuation Performed by an Agent?

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What's your property worth?

Almost there! You're one step away from knowing the value of your property.

We're gathering your property information to generate a custom home valuation report and will send it to your inbox as soon it's ready.

How is a Valuation Performed?

There are two accurate ways to perform home valuations: with a Comparative Market Analysis and an appraisal. ​​​​​​​Here is how the two differ:

Success Stories

- DERRICK M.

- DESSIE S.

- ANTHONY P.

Why is a Valuation Important?

Though getting a valuation in order to sell your home is the most common reason to get a home valuation, it’s not the only one. ​​​​​​​Here are some more situations when a home valuation may be necessary:

Success Stories

- DERRICK M.

- DESSIE S.

- ANTHONY P.

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There are two accurate ways to perform home valuations: with a Comparative Market Analysis and an appraisal. Here is how the two differ:

Though getting a valuation in order to sell your home is the most common reason to get a home valuation, it’s not the only one. Here are some more situations when a home valuation may be necessary: