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What is my home worth in Miami?

There are three ways to estimate value and they answer different questions. Use them together before you set a price.

Online estimates

Websites show automated estimates based on public data. They are a starting point and can be far off, especially for condos with different views, floors or renovations.

Comparative market analysis

An agent compares your property with recent sales and current listings nearby and adjusts for differences. It is an opinion of price, not a legal appraisal.

Licensed appraisal

A licensed appraiser prepares a formal value report, usually for a lender, estate or legal need. Lenders order their own appraisal for a purchase.

Next step

Request a free market analysis for your address. We will use recent sales and explain the adjustments. Lidiya Tretyak is a licensed Florida real estate agent with Douglas Elliman and speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian; the first consultation is free.

This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws and programs change — confirm details with a Florida attorney and a US tax professional.

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Questions I hear every week

No. It is an opinion of price. A formal appraisal is made by a licensed appraiser.

They vary and can be far off for unique units.

Yes, a first market analysis from Lidiya is free.

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