How a Comparative Market Analysis works
A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a report detailing all current real estate listings and recent sales activity in your neighborhood. Agents usually prepare one free of charge and with no obligation. The better the information you give, the more accurate the price range.
Property information
- Number of bedrooms and baths
- Square footage of the home
- Location of the property: street address, city and zip code
Features and amenities that affect value
- Family room
- Den
- Formal dining room
- Maid's room
- Fireplace
- Pool
- Spa
- Guest house
- View
| Item | Typical options |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning | Central, wall unit(s), other |
| View | Bay, lake, ocean, canyon, parklike, greenbelt, panoramic, mountains, city lights, golf course |
| Garage type | 1 car, 2 car, 3 car, 4+ car; attached, detached, carport |
| Property type | Single family residence, town house, condominium, PUD, duplex, triplex, fourplex, custom |
Also list any upgrades or remodeling which should be considered, plus additional features or comments.
Selling tips: from pricing to inspection
Price the home right from day one — overpriced homes sit, and stale listings sell for less. Prepare the house before the photos, choose a Certified Residential Specialist who will market it aggressively, and plan for the buyer's inspection by fixing obvious issues in advance.
Buying at the same time? Use the dream home checklist.