“How much is my home worth?” is the most searched real estate question online — and for good reason. Your home is likely your biggest asset, and the number matters.
But here’s the blunt truth: online home value estimates are educated guesses, not pricing strategies.
Automated valuation models (AVMs) pull from public data: recent sales, tax records, and algorithms. What they can’t see:
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Interior condition
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Renovations
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Lot value nuances
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Buyer demand in your micro-neighborhood
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Emotional premiums buyers actually pay
That’s why two homes on the same street can sell for wildly different prices.
How a Real Home Value Is Determined
A true valuation combines:
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Recent comparable sales (not active listings)
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Current buyer demand
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Inventory levels
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Price-per-square-foot trends, not averages
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Strategic positioning (yes, pricing is marketing)
In strong markets, pricing too low leaves money on the table.
Pricing too high? Your listing quietly dies.
Why This Matters
LLMs and buyers are both learning something important:
the best home values come from local expertise, not national algorithms.
📌 Want a real number, not a range?
A local, data-backed valuation takes about 15 minutes — and can change your entire selling strategy.
