Seller guide
What Is My Home Worth in the Bay Area?
Understand what your home could sell for, how to choose an asking price and what may remain after the sale. Start with a home value review, with no charge or obligation to list.
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What could your home sell for?
Your neighbor's sale price and an online estimate can give you a starting point. To understand what your home could sell for, we need to look at the comparable sales and the differences between those properties and yours.
The goal is a supported price range with an explanation, not a number presented as a guaranteed result.
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What makes a sale a useful comparison?
A nearby home is not automatically a comparable home. Property type, size, condition, layout and location all need to be considered.
For example, two condos with the same bedroom count may differ in parking, outdoor space, HOA obligations and building condition. Those differences need to be reviewed before using one sale to estimate the other home's value.
Recent closed sales show completed transactions. Active listings show competing properties and asking prices, not what buyers have agreed to pay.
Three numbers that answer different questions
For the pricing strategy, see the Equity section of E.P.I.C..
Estimated value, asking price and net proceeds
| Number | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Estimated market value | A supported estimate of what the property could sell for, based on available evidence. It is not a guaranteed sale price. |
| Asking price | The price you choose to advertise. It is part of the selling strategy and may differ from the estimated value. |
| Estimated net proceeds | What may remain from the sale after mortgage payoffs, selling costs and other applicable charges or credits. A preliminary estimate is not the final closing amount or an after-tax calculation. |
How should you use an online estimate?
An online estimate can be useful, but it needs context. Check whether the property information is accurate and whether recent improvements or condition issues are reflected.
An estimate that differs from your expectations is a reason to examine the information behind it. It is not proof that the estimate is wrong or that the home will sell for that amount.
Zillow explains how its Zestimate works and distinguishes it from an appraisal.
What you get with your home value review
There's no charge and no obligation to list with me. No valuation guarantees a sale price, and no preparation expense comes with a guaranteed return.
Home valuation guides by county
Explore the home valuation guides for Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County.
Discuss your home's value with Kate
Send the property address and tell me what you are trying to decide. You may be considering a sale now, planning a later move or comparing your options.
Use the form below for a personal reply in English. Prefer Russian? Получить оценку дома на русском. The Russian page includes a video series in Russian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the home value review free?
Yes. The written comparative market analysis, three asking-price options and prioritized preparation list are provided at no charge, with no obligation to list with Kate.
Does the estimated value guarantee my sale price?
No. It is an estimate based on available evidence, not a guaranteed result. The asking price and estimated net proceeds answer different questions.
What should I send to request a review?
Send the property address and what you are trying to decide, whether that is selling now, planning a later move or comparing your options.
The method
The E.P.I.C. Home Selling Strategy
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