How can I find out what my home is worth?
Want to know exactly what your home is worth—right now, in your neighborhood?
Fast answer: three proven ways to find your home’s current market value
1) Use online home value estimates for a quick ballpark: free tools give instant home price estimates using public records and algorithms. They’re fast and free but can vary widely. Treat them as a starting point, not a final price.
2) Get a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from a top local realtor: a CMA compares recent local sales of similar homes (comps), adjusts for differences, and gives a market-ready value range. This is the most accurate free option.
3) Hire a licensed appraiser for a formal appraisal: appraisers inspect the property and use strict methods. This is ideal for mortgage, legal, or complex sale situations.
Step-by-step: How to get a reliable home value you can trust
- Run online estimates from multiple sites to get a baseline. Note the range and the assumptions each tool used.
- Pull recent comparable sales (sold in last 3–6 months) in your neighborhood. Focus on homes with similar size, age, lot, and upgrades.
- Adjust for condition and upgrades: kitchens, bathrooms, finished basements, and recent renovations move price. Note what you upgraded and when.
- Check market trends: are prices rising or falling? Look at days on market, list-to-sale price ratios, and inventory levels.
- Order a professional appraisal if you need a legally defensible value.
- Ask a local agent for a CMA and pricing strategy. A real pro will show you comps, walk your home, and explain where your property sits in the current market.
What affects your home value right now
- Comparable sales nearby
- Current listings and supply in your area
- Condition and recent renovations
- Local market momentum (buyers vs sellers)
- Interest rates and economic conditions
How to use a CMA to your advantage
A solid CMA is not just a number. It’s a sales plan. It tells you:
- A realistic listing range
- Pricing tactics to generate offers fast
- Which improvements will give the best return
Agents who know local micro-markets can move the price by choosing the right comps and timing.
Rapid checklist (do this today)
- Get 2–3 online estimates
- Pull 3 recent comps
- Walk through your home’s upgrades and note dates
- Call a local realtor for a free CMA
- Consider an appraisal if accuracy matters for finance or legal reasons
Why work with a local expert
Local market knowledge matters more than algorithms. A skilled local realtor interprets subtle differences between homes and markets. They price to attract buyers and negotiate to close at top dollar. That’s how you get the real value, not just a number on a screen.
If you want an accurate, no-nonsense assessment and a clear plan to sell for top dollar, contact Tony Sousa, local real estate expert. He’ll deliver a free Comparative Market Analysis and a clear pricing strategy tailored to your home and neighborhood.
Email: tony@sousasells.ca | Phone: 416-477-2620 | Visit: https://www.sousasells.ca
Get a real market value, not a guess. Act now—markets change fast.
