How Do I Know the Actual Value of My Home Right Now?

[AJ Satcher]

Hello everyone,

Now to get an actual valuation I know I'd just have an appraiser come out, but that's $300 just for being curious. Zillow and Redfin give different estimates so its kinda tough to know which one to go with. Is there a way to find out the current value of your home without having an appraiser come out?

I bought my first home 3 months ago and I've just been keeping an eye on where the price has been trending. At some point I plan on using the equity so of course I will get an actual appraisal when I'm ready, but until then it would be nice to know if there's a solid way/resource to be able to accurately price the home.

[Bruce Woodruff]

Appraiser will NOT give you the retail value, They give you what the bank will loan on. A Realtor would be the best bet since they have day-to-day knowledge....but you will not know the REAL price until you put it on the market and get offers...