{"id":29612,"date":"2026-04-16T04:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=29612"},"modified":"2026-04-17T00:03:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T07:03:06","slug":"automated-valuation-model-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/automated-valuation-model-free\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is My Home Worth? How to Use Free Automated Valuation Models"},"content":{"rendered":"

Homes are more than just places to live. They\u2019re financial powerhouses. In fact, an average homeowner sits on $295,000 in home equity<\/a>. So it makes perfect sense that you\u2019re curious about how much your home is worth<\/a> in today\u2019s market. You might\u2019ve even checked an automated valuation model<\/a>, free tools that can provide a quick estimate in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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A quick (and free) way to check your home value<\/h3>\n

Get a preliminary home value estimate in as little as two minutes. Our tool uses information from multiple sources to give you a range of value based on current market trends.<\/p>\n \n

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These online platforms use high-tech algorithms and loads of data to estimate your home\u2019s value for free. While it\u2019s possible to get a ballpark valuation using these free online tools, you need to understand how they work and where they fall short so you know where and how to use them right.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll help you understand the ins and outs of free online valuation tools and AVMs. For expert insight, we spoke with Sandi Bates, a top real estate agent in American Fork, Utah<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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