Wondering what your home is really worth? An online estimate is a helpful starting point, but the most accurate number comes from a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) prepared by a local real estate professional. Here’s exactly how the DeBonis Real Estate Team values your home — and why it’s more reliable than any automated tool.
What is a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)?
A CMA is a detailed valuation of your home based on what comparable properties (“comps”) have actually sold for in your neighborhood — adjusted for your home’s size, condition, upgrades, and location. Unlike an algorithm, a CMA is built by a person who can see what makes your home different from the one down the street.
How we value your home, step by step
- Recent comparable sales. We start with homes near you that have sold in the last few months — the closest matches to your size, age, and style.
- Adjustments for what’s unique. A remodeled kitchen, an extra bathroom, a larger lot, a pool, or a premium view all change the number. We adjust for the features an automated estimate simply can’t see.
- Current market activity. We factor in what’s happening right now — active listings, pending sales, days on market, and buyer demand in your area. See our latest market reports.
- A pricing strategy, not just a number. We translate the analysis into a recommended price range designed to attract buyers and maximize your net proceeds.
Why a CMA beats an automated estimate
Automated home-value tools are convenient, but they rely on public records and broad formulas. Nationally, the median error rate for off-market homes can run around 7% — on a $600,000 home, that’s a swing of roughly $40,000. These tools can’t walk through your home, see your renovations, or know that your street sells at a premium. A local CMA closes that gap with real, current, comparable data.
Get your free home valuation
Start with an instant estimate, then let a local expert refine it. Enter your address on our home value estimator and we’ll prepare your free, no-obligation CMA. Weighing your options first? Learn more about deciding to sell, meet the team, and read our 5-star client reviews.
