How much is my home worth?
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Frequently asked questions
- Why use a home value estimator tool?
Knowing the estimated value of your own home helps you price your home for sale, as a precursor to an official home appraisal. Understanding your home’s worth allows you to estimate the proceeds of a future home sale, so you can get a better estimate of your budget for your next home. And, if you’re shopping, it’s also useful to check the value of homes in the area to ensure your offer is competitive.
- What is a Zestimate?
The Zestimate® is Zillow’s estimate of a home’s market value. The model incorporates public, MLS, and user-submitted data, including listing information, sale prices, tax assessor data, home facts, location, market trends, and other data points into Zillow’s proprietary formula. The Zestimate is not an appraisal and should not be used as a substitute for one. Learn more about Zillow's Zestimate.
- How accurate is the Zestimate?
The Zestimate’s accuracy depends on location and the availability of data in an area. The Zestimate’s median error rate for on-market homes nationwide is 1.83%, meaning Zestimates for half of all on-market homes are within 1.83% of the ultimate sale price, and half are not. For off-market homes, the median error rate is 7.01%. Check your home value estimate for free by entering your home address. You can improve the accuracy of your Zestimate by claiming the address as your home and updating the home details.
- How to find the value of your home?
Begin with your Zestimate, a useful starting point to help you determine an independent and unbiased assessment of what your home might be worth in today’s market. Try comparing your home to recently sold properties in the area to better understand its current value or estimate a possible sale price for your home. Your real estate agent will provide a more robust CMA for you after evaluating the home and taking into account any special features, its location and local market conditions.
- How to increase home value?
Home values generally increase when buyer demand increases. You can also improve your home's value by making improvements. Here are some examples of home improvements that increase value:
- Adding new finished square feet
- Renovating your kitchen
- Updating exterior siding
- Adding a deck
When you make an improvement or addition, update your home facts on Zillow to update your Zestimate. First, search your home address on Zillow, claim the property as your home and then update your home facts to reflect recent improvements. Additions or renovations that significantly increase the true value of your home (the amount buyers are willing to pay for the property) may be reflected in your home's Zestimate."
- How often do home values change?
Typically, home values increase over time and grow 3-4% each year in healthy, sustainable markets. However, home values are constantly changing depending on buyer demand and local market factors such as the amount of inventory, bidding wars or economic changes in the area. Local market conditions are the best indicator of projected (short-term) home value appreciation. Your Zestimate is updated regularly to keep up with fluctuating home values, making it an excellent resource for a free home value estimation. Review the history of your Zestimate and/or the Zillow House Value Index (ZHVI) for your neighborhood in order to to examine house value appreciation in your local market.
