{"id":2701,"date":"2026-05-07T19:31:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/?page_id=2701"},"modified":"2026-05-07T20:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:47:08","slug":"home-valuation-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/home-valuation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Valuation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<style data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1772150836835{margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background: #0B0B0B00 url(https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2469669.jpg?id=550) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}.vc_custom_1771480015942{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px 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Selling<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"woodmart-title-container title  wd-font-weight- wd-fontsize-xxl\" >What\u2019s Your Property Worth?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-after_title reset-last-child  wd-fontsize-s\">Understanding your home\u2019s value is an important step in planning your next move with confidence. Whether you\u2019re considering selling, refinancing, or simply keeping track of your equity, knowing your current market value helps you make smarter, more informed decisions.<\/p>\n<p>My valuation tool provides a more detailed and reliable estimate compared to what you\u2019ll typically see on major real estate websites. For the most accurate assessment, I recommend a personalized Comparative Market Analysis or a professional appraisal feel free to reach out and I\u2019ll be happy to help you with that.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-699e00b66b3f1\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-699e00b66b3f1 text-left \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"951\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_b2y20hb2y20hb2y2-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_b2y20hb2y20hb2y2-1.png 935w, https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_b2y20hb2y20hb2y2-1-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_b2y20hb2y20hb2y2-1-768x781.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;homeinfo&#8221; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;69fcfa4565ced&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OWZjZmE0NTY1Y2VkIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfcm93IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_gradient_switch=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_disable_overflow=&#8221;0&#8243; row_reverse_mobile=&#8221;0&#8243; row_reverse_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778186818196{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-69fcf1c3d3bf8\" class=\" wd-rs-69fcf1c3d3bf8 wd-info-box wd-wpb text-left box-icon-align-top box-style-border color-scheme- wd-bg-none \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"info-box-title title wd-font-weight-400 box-title-style-default font-text wd-fontsize-xl\">What Is a Home Valuation?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-inner reset-last-child\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A home valuation is my way of determining your property\u2019s current market value based on real-time market conditions and comparable sales. It plays an important role in real estate decisions, helping you make informed choices when it comes to pricing, refinancing, or planning your next move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a home is used as collateral for a mortgage, its accurate value becomes even more important. In the event of a default, the lender relies on the property\u2019s market value to recover the remaining loan balance. That\u2019s why I place strong emphasis on accurate, well-supported valuations, it helps protect all parties involved and reduces financial risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<style><\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-69fcf1d52e600\" class=\" wd-rs-69fcf1d52e600 wd-info-box wd-wpb text-left box-icon-align-top box-style-border color-scheme- wd-bg-none \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"info-box-title title wd-font-weight-400 box-title-style-default font-text wd-fontsize-xl\">How is the Valuation of My Home Calculated?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-inner reset-last-child\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I calculate your home\u2019s value, I look at a combination of key factors including its location, age, size, condition, and any upgrades or renovations you\u2019ve made over time. I also review recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood to get a clear picture of where your property stands in today\u2019s market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond that, I take into account current market trends and local conditions. 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It works by reviewing similar homes that have recently sold in your area to understand how your property compares in today&#8217;s market. In most cases, I look at around three recent comparable sales that are as similar and as close in location as possible to your home. I then break down each property to identify differences such as size, condition, features, and upgrades. From there, I adjust the values of those comparable homes to reflect what they would likely sell for if they were identical to your property in the current market. This process gives us a clear, data-backed estimate of your home&#8217;s true market value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-row\">\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 3rem 0.5rem; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 class=\"ma-h3\">Based on a Professional&#8217;s Opinion<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ma-body\"><span class=\"ma-u\">An appraisal is an unbiased, professional opinion<\/span> of your home&#8217;s value. It&#8217;s typically used by mortgage lenders during home purchases and refinancing to ensure the property is accurately valued. In most cases, the lender orders the appraisal, and the cost is usually covered by the homeowner. During the process, the appraiser conducts a full visual inspection of both the interior and exterior of the home while also reviewing recent comparable sales and current market trends. After the evaluation, the appraiser prepares a detailed report that includes an exterior sketch of the property, a map showing the home and nearby comparable sales, photos of the home and surrounding area, a breakdown of how the square footage was calculated, and any other relevant supporting information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-dot\" style=\"top: calc(2.5rem + 20px);\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem 0.5rem 3rem 2.5rem; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ma-tag\">Appraisals<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\t<div id=\"wd-69fcf930f0135\" class=\"title-wrapper wd-wpb wd-set-mb reset-last-child  wd-rs-69fcf930f0135 wd-title-color-default wd-title-style-default text-center  wd-underline-colored\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"woodmart-title-container title  wd-font-weight- wd-fontsize-xxl\" >Why Is a Valuation Important?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-after_title reset-last-child  wd-fontsize-s\">When You May Need a Home Valuation<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-69fcf96473a98\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-69fcf96473a98 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ma\">\n<div class=\"ma-vline\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-row\">\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2rem 0.5rem; text-align: right;\"><span class=\"ma-tag\">Refinancing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-dot\" style=\"top: calc(3rem + 20px);\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 3rem 0.5rem 2rem 2.5rem; text-align: left;\">\n<h3 class=\"ma-h3\">REFINANCING<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ma-body\">When you\u2019re considering refinancing, understanding your home\u2019s current value is essential. Lenders base their loan amounts on your property\u2019s value and typically allow you to borrow anywhere from about 75% to 96.5% of that value. Knowing what your home is worth helps determine how much equity you\u2019ve built. In most cases, the more equity you have, the better the loan terms you may qualify for when refinancing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-row\">\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 3rem 0.5rem; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 class=\"ma-h3\">HOME IMPROVEMENTS<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ma-body\">When I\u2019m advising on home improvement projects, I always look at how they may impact your home\u2019s resale value. The goal is to enhance your property without pricing it out of the local market. If your home is already at the higher end for your neighborhood, over-improving can sometimes make it harder to sell or limit your return. That\u2019s why getting a current valuation is so helpful, it shows how your home compares to others nearby and helps guide smarter, more strategic improvement decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-dot\" style=\"top: calc(2.5rem + 20px);\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem 0.5rem 3rem 2.5rem; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ma-tag\">Home Improvements<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-row\">\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2rem 0.5rem; text-align: right;\"><span class=\"ma-tag\">Qualifying for Credit<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-dot\" style=\"top: calc(3rem + 20px);\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 3rem 0.5rem 2rem 2.5rem; text-align: left;\">\n<h3 class=\"ma-h3\">QUALIFYING FOR CREDIT<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ma-body\">If you\u2019re looking to borrow against your home, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) can be a great option. To qualify, you\u2019ll need to have a certain amount of equity built up in your property most lenders typically require at least 20%. Getting an up-to-date home valuation helps you understand where you stand. It not only shows your current equity position but also plays a key role in how lenders evaluate your eligibility when making a loan decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ma-row\">\n<div class=\"ma-half\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 3rem 0.5rem; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 class=\"ma-h3\">PLANNING<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ma-body\">While it\u2019s not always required, I believe knowing your home\u2019s value is valuable information to have. It helps you plan ahead and prepare for life changes or unexpected situations where you may need access to additional funds or a quicker relocation. Understanding how much equity you\u2019ve built and how much you may be able to borrow against or sell your home for gives you a clearer financial picture. 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