Home Valuation

Why Knowing the Value of Your Home is Important

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What is a Home Valuation?

A home valuation tells you the value of your home. This is used during real estate transactions such as buy-sell or refinances to ensure homeowners or buyers are not over-borrowing 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. A home valuation ensures they will be able to recoup costs should the mortgage not be paid in full.

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Could I just use Zillow instead?

If you’re using an online platform such as Zillow to get a free home valuation, you may get a skewed result. 

While these platforms have historically provided relatively accurate estimates based on generic numerical data, they’ve recently changed their algorithm. 

Even back when these platforms were fairly accurate, they still only provided an estimate as opposed to a true valuation done by an appraiser or Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). 

The main difference between using Zillow and working with an agent is that with Zillow, there is no actual person involved who views your home, compares it against others on the market, and produces a detailed report that accounts for the unique features of your home, historical data, design context, or current neighborhood information.

This is where we come in.

When we conduct a valuation, we are actively involved in the process and create a valuation that is personalized to you and your property.

Outstanding client service, experienced business practices, and creative, far-reaching marketing strategies are what have made us the top Compass team in Corona del Mar, and why our clients routinely rely on us to achieve their real estate goals. 

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:

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:

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