Wanna, they could also just ask a realtor to give them an idea what their home is worth. I do it all the time, not everyone lists with me. And it's free. Go figure. Realtors do things without getting PAID sometimes.

Very easy to do this on you own unlike what John says:

"You need to find how to get recient sales near your house.

Another way - just pay a Realtor to do one for you."

Why pay 3% of the price of your home for what is free info?

Good luck!

First, you want to look at the most recent sales and determine who those homes compair to your property. Look at location, upgrades (granite, updates to home, pool, ground care, etc) and also look at the date of the pending transaciton. The market is moving rapidly so you need to determine what adjustments need to be made for the contract date of the comps vs. the date you want to sell the property. Also look at what is currently for sale however remember...the homes for sale...so far...failed to sell...they may not be an indication of value.

If you have a questions, feel free to call me or visit one of my two web-sites...
http://www.Carlrizzuto.com http://www.palmbeachcountyhomesearch.com or http://www.martincountyhomesearch.com

The data that an appraiser or real estate professional would use is easily obtained from the county records office, Orange County Property Appraiser. The "magic" requires knowing what comparable sales are "good" and which are not. There are MANY websites, including Trulia® that publish sold prices along with the square footage, Zillow® also provides real estate data to help you along.

I would spend the money to have a professional appraisal done, especially if you’re trying to obtain the market value before attempting to sell it. A professional done appraisal that reflects your property’s true market value, will more than pay for it’s self many times over. If you don’t know of any reliable appraisers I would recommend that you visit Reozom.com. You can order an appraisal with a click of the mouse. All of their service providers are local and pre-screened and must maintain a 95% or higher approval rating in order to keep their partnership in good standing.

Cheryl,

If you are seeking a reliable instrument that provides an accurate representation of the value of your property at the current time, the best route to take is to contract to have an appraisal done by a licensed appraiser.

This will provide the highest level of credibility for your home's value.

You need to find how to get recient sales near your house.

Another way - just pay a Realtor to do one for you.