Conflicting Formulas

Each platform uses its own model, often producing valuations that vary dramatically.
 

Ignores Your Upgrades

Renovations, materials, and condition changes are invisible to automated tools.
 

Overlooks Market Trends

Shifts in local demand and seasonality aren’t captured well by generic algorithms.
 

Real estate valuation does not require complex algorithms 

Your home's true market value comes down to one fundamental principle: what are buyers actually paying for homes like yours, right now, in your neighborhood?

 

This approach—comparing recent, similar sales and adjusting for your home's unique characteristics—is called comparative market analysis (CMA). It's the gold standard that professional appraisers and experienced agents have relied on for decades. Why? Because it works.

How I Determine Your Home's True Market Value

Gather Comparable Sales

I start by identifying recent home sales in your neighborhood—properties similar in size, age, style, and location. These "comps" are the backbone of accurate valuation, showing what buyers have actually paid for homes like yours in the past 90 days.

Inspect Your Property

I personally walk through your home to assess its condition, note upgrades like renovated kitchens or new flooring, identify any needed repairs, and understand the unique features that algorithms can't capture from satellite photos.

Analyze Market Demand

I evaluate current market conditions—how quickly homes are selling, what buyers are looking for, seasonal trends, and local economic factors. This reveals whether it's a buyer's market, seller's market, or somewhere in between.

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REVIEWS

Avonda Donegal

Joel was absolutely amazing to work with! He helped me sell my house quickly and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. From the very beginning, he provided expert advice on pricing, staging, and marketing that truly paid off. Joel’s communication was excellent - he kept me informed at every step and was always available to answer questions. His professionalism and knowledge of the market gave me complete confidence, and his hard work resulted in my home selling much faster than I expected. I’m so grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend Joel to anyone looking for a realtor who gets results. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients!

Umair Ashraf

I had an outstanding experience working with Joel! He helped me buy a new home and also rent out another property I own, and I couldn't be more impressed. His market knowledge and ability to interpret and explain market data were incredibly valuable throughout the process. He’s not just a realtor—he’s a trusted advisor who was there every step of the way. From negotiations to strategy, his guidance was always spot-on. He’s professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about his clients’ best interests. If you're looking for someone you can trust with buying, selling, or renting property—look no further. Highly recommend!

Xavier Rivera

I highly recommend working with Joel, he is very knowledgeable in his field, very patient and took the time to answer all of our questions. He went above and beyond which i am very grateful for.

FAQs

Is this automated?

No. Every valuation is prepared manually by Joel Velis using real market data.

 

How long does it take?

Is there any obligation to sell?

Do you need to come to my home to do the valuation?
 

What if I am not planning to sell yet?
 

Can you give me advice on how to increase my home’s value?