To help sellers set a competitive price or help buyers make offers
Usually complimentaryPrepared by real estate agents
The simple difference: An automated estimate uses broad property and market data. An agent-prepared CMA looks more closely at comparable listings, condition, upgrades and location.
A few common reasons people look up home values. Find the type of analysis that fits your next decision.
Just exploring?
Get a general sense of your home's value before you make any decisions.
Start with a home value analysis
Preparing to sell?
Look at comparable properties and your home's unique features to inform a competitive listing price.
Consider a CMA
Making an offer?
Understand recent sales and pricing before committing to your next home.
Consider a CMA
Reviewing equity?
Get a quick estimate while researching HELOCs, cash-out refinancing or loan modifications.
Start with a home value analysis
Planning a life change?
A preliminary estimate may help with early estate-planning or divorce-related conversations.
Start with a home value analysis
Need local expertise?
Have an agent look beyond the algorithm to account for your home's condition, upgrades and location.
Consider a CMA
The details, without the spreadsheet
What’s behind each number?
Explore how each method works, who prepares it and the situations it can support.
Home Value Analysis
Who Prepares It?
Online real estate platforms, calculators, or automated valuation models
How It Works
Technology-driven systems use public property data, tax assessments, recent sales information, and broad market trends to estimate value.
Purpose
To get a rough, general value estimate
Cost
Free
Who/What It’s Best For
Sellers to set a reasonable listing price
Buyers to make sure they do not overpay
Refinancers applying for a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), cash-out refinance, or loan modification
Homeowners that need quick estimates before divorce settlements or estate planning
Comparative Market Analysis
Who Prepares It?
Licensed real estate agents and brokers
How It Works
A real estate professional reviews Multiple Listing Service data, reviewing active and expired listings and recently sold homes, while accounting for your home’s upgrades, condition, and location.
Purpose
To help sellers set a competitive price or help buyers make offers
Cost
Usually complimentary, though some agents may request a fee for an in-depth property value analysis
Who/What It’s Best For
Sellers to determine a competitive listing price
Buyers to craft a competitive offer without overpaying
A CMA, or comparative market analysis, is a professional, in-depth look at your home’s value based on recent, comparable sales and current market conditions.
A CMA is not a formal appraisal. Availability and scope of complimentary analyses may vary by agent and market.
Ready when you are
What’s Your Home Worth?
Don’t just guess. Get a home value estimate based on real variables, like recent sales and market trends. Home value analysis services are always free, and always fast.
Need a comparative market analysis? Pride Real Estate Connections will match you with an LGBTQ+-affirming real estate agent who will provide a fair, unbiased valuation so you’re ready to buy or sell, at zero cost to you.
Home value analysis services provide a free estimate as you prepare to sell your home, helping you set a competitive asking price that attracts buyers without leaving money on the table. They’re also valuable for general financial tracking.
And if you’re house hunting, it’s useful to check home values to ensure your offer is competitive!
