{"id":5639,"date":"2025-09-17T02:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=5639"},"modified":"2025-09-18T21:17:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T04:17:54","slug":"compare-house-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/compare-house-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Compare House Prices to Nail Down Your Home\u2019s Value"},"content":{"rendered":"

The increase in housing prices in recent years has prompted many homeowners to wonder about the value of their own, especially as they compare house prices in their local area. In a recent HomeLight survey of top agents, 41% said we are in a buyer\u2019s market<\/a>, 25% said we have a seller\u2019s market, and 19% said it\u2019s a balanced market.<\/p>\n

At the end of 2024<\/a>, some markets saw particularly steep gains, others transitioned to a more balanced market, and some markets saw sales stalled<\/a> due to rising mortgage rates.<\/p>\n

So with all these changes, how do you figure out the value of your home? If you\u2019re considering selling, getting it right means not leaving money on the table if you price too low, or having your house sit on the market if you price too high. Real estate agents are experts at price setting. Agents perform a comparative market analysis<\/a> \u2014 comparing similar properties that have sold nearby \u2014 to arrive at a listing price.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll take you through options that will help you compare house prices to better understand your home\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Get an Estimate on Your Home's Value<\/h3>\n

Our Home Value Estimator is a great starting point. Working with a top real estate agent is the next step to pricing your home and understanding your options. Local real estate agents can physically view the property, they list homes like yours every day, they know the neighborhoods, they know what\u2019s trending, and they can call out unique characteristics on the property.<\/p>\n \n

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How to compare house prices in 5 steps<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re selling your home on your own<\/a> (FSBO) or doing some pre-listing research, it\u2019s essential to know how to compare house prices. Here are five ways you can compare house prices in your area.<\/p>\n

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1. Use an automated valuation model (AVM)<\/h3>\n

AVMs use data about your home and about the surrounding market to estimate home value. They are great for providing quick insight into your home value, but we recommend working with a top agent<\/a> if you are selling, since an agent will know how to factor in aspects of your home that an AVM doesn\u2019t see. This makes AVMs a great way to begin your research, but they aren\u2019t going to be able to factor in things like recent upgrades and location factors.<\/p>\n

HomeLight\u2019s free home value estimator<\/a> is an excellent place to begin your research. The calculator scours millions of public real estate transactions to predict how much your home is worth. First, you\u2019ll need to answer a few questions<\/a> about the property\u2019s condition, age, etc. Then, you\u2019ll receive a detailed analysis of your property.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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