HOW MUCH IS MY HOME WORTH? TOP HOME VALUATION TOOLS

As a Real Estate Agent, I am constantly using the local MLS listings to create personalized CMA (comparative analysis reports) and Home Valuations for my clients. Not only do these reports help homeowners determine what they can get for their home....but, it also helps home buyers determine what they want to offer for a home.

I encourage people to contact a local agent in order to determine a valuation of a property. This will give you the best idea of what your home is worth, based on local comparable properties that have sold within the past six months.  But, if you want to go online and get an instant "idea" of what a home is worth in today's market, I recommend these top Home Valuation sites:

1.  ZipRealty.com

Ziprealty.com claims to you up to 30% more homes for sale than other websites. Sign in to save your favorite homes and searches!                                                                                                                                                                            

2. RealEstateABC.com

This Site offers FREE Home Value & Sales Comps

Instant, ONLINE ABC Values^TM & Sales Comps

3. eppraisal.com 

is a free real estate and home value website that aggregates data on recent home sales, neighborhoods, and local market data to help you in your real estate search.

4. Realtor.com 

Prices of new listings -What homes sold for near you. Trends showing if prices are rising...

How long it takes to sell in your area...

Data indicating if it's a good time to buy.

5. Redfin.com

Your estimate is powered by real-time home sale prices, details, and photos.

  

6. Zillow.com

The Zestimate home valuation is Zillow's estimated market value for a home, computed using a proprietary formula. 

7. Trulia.com

Very similiar to Zillow's Zestimate, but presented in a different format. 

8. Chase Home Value Estimator

Use the Chase Home Value Estimator to get a free estimated market value of your home or a home you are interested in. The site calculates the best estimated home valuation using the millions of home records in their database. 

9. HouseFax.com

Unlike the other previous home valuation sites, this site requires payment. But, they offer your first report for FREE. The report gives an assessment of house value depending on insurance, fire accidents, building permits and loan history. 

10. HouseValues.com

Fast and Free Home Valuation Report. Pretty simple. 

11. Movoto Free Home Value Analysis - 

With Movoto, you can easily download an instant comparable home report by simply supplying the house information in the form given by them.

12. HomeInsight’s Property Value Check

All you have to do is type in your zip code in order to view the current home prices in a specific area. 

13. FINDCompsNOW Free Sales Comparables

FindComps uses comparable market analysis that allows the owner to determine the estimate value of his house. Categories include cash buyers, lenders and retail values.  

 14. PropertyValuesbyAddress.com

This site will give you the best and most accurate valuation of your home because these valuations are created by local agents. There is no obligation and it is completely FREE!

Emily Benner

REAL Estate Expert

PalmerHouse Properties

678.458.2284

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Looking for a Home? Well, There's an App for That!

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As my kids like to say, I'm behind the times. I'm sorry, I loved my flip phone. It was small, portable, indestructible ..it never "butt-dialed" anybody and could survive in a ditch by the road for 5 days (and yes, I know this from experience). But...due to these things they call "apps", I was forced to upgrade to a smart phone. At least that's what they call them. But, I must admit, after having a smart phone, I understand what all the hype is about. Apps are amazing and, yes...there is an app for EVERYTHING! Check out these apps for home-searchers....they'll make your home search not only easier....but, "smarter". And yes...pun intended.

Below, you will find an assembly of my FAVORITE real estate apps EVER!! (The links are all to iPhone apps, but, if you just put in the name in your android "Play Store", they will be easy to find). Promise.

1. CREDIT CHECKER

I'm sure you've seen all the commercials about this credit score checker thing..."Credit Karma"...anyway, I've checked it out and it's legit. But, the best thing is they have a pretty cool app as well. Wondering where your credit stands after that last Macys shop-a-thon? Then, just check this app out below. And, don't worry...no payment method is needed. My kind of app.

Free - Download Now

2. HOME LOAN RATES AND MORTGAGE CALCULATOR 

There's nothing like telling your lender what rates are this week before he sends out his weekly rate email...seriously....it's honestly priceless. I've done it. Check out this awesome app from Trulia below:

Free - Download Now

3. HOME SEARCH IN ALL IT'S GLORY

So...we've all seen the commercials. We've heard the name "Zillow" a million times. We've...ok, maybe just me, have thought of that little guy with the wand protecting that baby in that 80's Ron Howard movie when we hear the name. Anyway, where I'm getting at is...they have a great home search app. Go ahead and channel your inner Madmartigan and check it out:

Free - Download Now

4. SNAP A PICTURE AND GET THE INFO...IT'S THAT EASY. 

So....drum roll....here is an app that I really can't live without. Ok, I said it. I'm app-dicted to this app. Homesnap is it's name. You're out driving around..you see a house...snap a pic and...instantly...get the info about it. I'm talking...how many beds, baths...square footage...what the property is predicted to be worth. It's amazing. If you don't have much storage left on that little smart phone of yours...this is the app that is worth the remaining storage..."remaining storage worthy"!

Free - Download Now

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Emily Benner l PalmerHouse Properties l 678.458.2284 l www.propertyvaluesbyaddress.com

To List or Not to List? That IS the Question.

Should I list my home for sale? If I were to get a dime for every time a property owner asked me this question, well, I'd be sitting on my yacht in the middle of the Pacific right about now. So, I put together a little cheat sheet that will hopefully help these indecisive homeowners get out of that gray area of whether or not to list their property for sale. 

Here are some questions you must ask yourself before you decide. 

1. WHY ARE YOU SELLING? 

This seems like a pretty obvious and easy question to answer. But, you'd be surprised how many people don't really know. Whether your family has outgrown that tiny living room or your kids can't stop fighting over that top bunk. More room for your growing or grown family is definitely one of the number one reasons to find something bigger. Bigger can be better. So I hear.

Whether your reason to list is because of a job relocation, too much sun in the morning, too little sun in the morning, an annoying neighbor, a creepy ice-cream man, or that you really just want to get out of Dodge....you must decide whether that reason justifies moving. 

Ok....on to the next question...

2. CAN YOU AFFORD TO SELL YOUR HOME? 

I like to live life like money doesn't matter....but, in reality, it does. Bummer. It especially matters when it comes to selling such a huge investment such as a house. So, you must get your ducks in a row when it comes to your finances. What is your mortgage payoff? What is your home worth in today's market? What will you net after you deduct all the expenses of selling? (commission, closing costs, repairs...oh, my!). Not to be a Debbie the Downer, but, selling a home can be expensive. But, luckily, if you play your cards right, it can also be very rewarding financially. Click the link below, and I will send you a "Net to Seller" sheet that will help you determine what you'll come away from the table with (or how many zeros you'll be putting behind that number on the check to the mortgage company). 

Click Here to Receive a FREE Net to Seller Sheet

Ok....onto the next...

3. CAN YOU MAKE YOUR HOME MARKET-READY? 

I know the majority of people have an amazingly amount of pride when it comes to their home. Their home is, for the most part, perfect to them. But, let's be real here. Most homes need a bit of work in order to make them "perfect" in the eyes of a potential buyer. This work may include a complete deep-cleaning. You know those fingerprints on the light switches you've been meaning to clean? Those have to go. Also, there are usually some minor repairs that need to be made. Of course these will be spotted by an inspector, but, nobody wants to buy a home in need of repairs compared to homes that don't. Now onto a more "touchy" subject. You know those half-naked pregnancy pictures you have on your wall that you point to every-time your child slams the door in your face? Well, those have to go. Also included in this list are: undergarments, the last decade's Sports Illustrated collection, those bags of clothes you've been meaning to donate...or burn....and everything else shoved out of sight. That means, get rid of your junk. Or, at least hide it REALLY good. An organized, clean home speaks wonders for its owners. 

So, there you go. If you can justify those three questions and know you can afford to list your home. Well, there is no better time than the present!

Click Here to Find Out What Your Home is Worth for FREE!

Happy Selling!

Emily Benner

Real Estate Expert

678-458-2284

PalmerHouse Properties

emilysells@gmail.com

www.propertyvaluesbyaddress.com

What is Your Home Worth in Today's Market? FREE HOME VALUATIONS DO EXIST. AND, THIS IS HOW TO GET YOURS!

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Anybody and everybody who owns real estate this side of the Mississippi knows that home values and prices are rising. 

THANK GOODNESS! (Happy Dance, Happy Dance).

Ok, now that that's out of our system....I'm sure you are a bit curious as to what your home is worth in the current market. 

Well, let's take a look at some promising facts first....shall we?!

FACT 1: According to the Case-Shiller Index…. Average home prices for the National 20-City Index decreased by .1% compared to last month and increased 13.7% over the past year. 

FACT 2: The market is making a comeback and also.....home buyers could be forced to choose between a larger and older home, versus a smaller and newer home, for about the same price. 

FACT 3: Mortgage Rates are Still Low

FACT 4: Home Inventory is Still Low

So, here's the cliff note version: Home prices are rising, your home is larger and more AWESOME than new construction homes, buyers can afford to finance, the market isn't yet saturated with homes and the weather...hopefully...is about to be warm and inviting. Therefore....homeowners thinking about relocating and getting out of dodge....drumroll...it's time to list and sell that baby!!

Wonder what you can get for your home in today's market? Well...wonder no more. Fill out this form and I'll send you a personalized CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)...aka..."what you can sell your home for in today's market"report. Right into your inbox. No strings attached. It's a great resource to have....or, some great reading material for those sleepless nights. 

Click Here for Your FREE Personalized Home Valuation Report

Emily Benner
Real Estate Specialist
PalmerHouse Properties
678-458-2284
www.propertyvaluesbyaddress.com