A useful appraisal explains what your home could sell for in the current market and the evidence behind that estimate. It should help you make a decision, whether you are ready to sell or simply planning ahead.
A salesperson considers your home’s condition, layout, land, location and features alongside recent sales of comparable properties. Similar homes can still differ in important ways, so ask which sales were used, how they compare and what has changed in the market since they sold.
At Ray White Paraparaumu, our free, no-obligation appraisal includes a report explaining the market in your area, relevant comparable sales and the price or price range the salesperson considers realistic. A visit helps us understand details that an online estimate may miss.
These figures have different purposes. A market appraisal is a real estate professional’s estimate of a likely selling price. A council rating value is used for rating purposes and is not a promise of what a buyer will pay today. A registered valuation is a separate professional assessment, which a lender or another party may require for a particular purpose. Check what is needed before paying for a report.
Online estimates can be a starting point for research, but they may not reflect the home’s current condition, recent improvements or every relevant sale. Look at the evidence behind a number rather than choosing the highest estimate.
An appraisal is not a guaranteed sale price. The eventual result is established through the sale process, and market conditions can change. An unusually high appraisal needs the same supporting evidence as any other estimate.
Tell us about work carried out, consents, useful features, known issues and your preferred timing. Gather relevant plans or documents if you have them. You do not need to finish every presentation job before starting the conversation.
Ask the salesperson to explain the recommended sale method, proposed marketing costs, commission and how progress will be reviewed. Take time to understand the agency agreement and seek your own legal advice before signing. Independent information about how appraisals should be prepared is available from the Real Estate Authority.
Call 04 296 6900 or complete the property-appraisal form below. Let us know if you would like to work with a particular salesperson. You can also explore recent sales and our selling plan.