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A comparative market analysis (CMA) is a data-based estimate of what your home is worth, built from recent sales of comparable properties in your Seattle neighborhood.
A CMA, or comparative market analysis, is how a real estate agent estimates the current value of a home. Instead of relying on an automated online guess, a CMA looks at what similar homes near you have actually sold for, what is on the market now, and what fell through. It gives you a realistic price range grounded in local activity.
In a market as varied as Seattle, the Eastside, and the north-end suburbs, values can shift block by block. A well-built CMA accounts for those differences so the number you get reflects your specific home, not a citywide average.
Henos Adhana, an agent with eXp Realty, prepares CMAs for owners who want to understand their position before making a decision, whether they plan to sell soon, later, or are simply curious about where they stand.
What goes into your CMA
A CMA starts with comparable sales, homes near yours that recently closed and share key traits: square footage, bedroom and bathroom count, lot size, age, and condition. From there, the analysis adjusts for the differences between those homes and yours, so a remodeled kitchen or an extra bedroom is reflected in the estimate.
The report also considers active listings you would compete with and homes that failed to sell. Together these paint a fuller picture than any single number, and give you a defensible range rather than a guess.
Why a CMA beats an online estimate
Automated valuation tools can be a useful starting point, but they work from broad data and cannot see inside your home or judge how it shows. They often miss recent renovations, condition issues, view, or the character of a specific street.
A CMA is prepared by someone who knows the local market and can weigh the details a formula overlooks. That human read matters most in neighborhoods where two homes on the same block can sell for very different prices.
How the process works
You share a few details about your home and any recent updates. Henos reviews comparable sales and current listings across your area, then walks you through the findings so you understand how the range was reached, not just what it is.
There is no obligation attached. Many owners request a CMA well before they are ready to act, and use it to plan improvements, time a move, or decide whether selling makes sense right now.
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Common questions
What is a CMA in real estate?
A CMA is a comparative market analysis: an agent's estimate of a home's value based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, current listings, and market conditions. It gives you a realistic price range for your specific home.
Is a CMA the same as an appraisal?
No. A CMA is prepared by a real estate agent to estimate market value and guide pricing, while an appraisal is a formal valuation completed by a licensed appraiser, often required by a lender. The two can arrive at different numbers.
Does a CMA cost anything?
Henos prepares a CMA for your home at no cost and with no obligation to list. It is meant to help you make an informed decision, whether or not you sell.
How accurate is a CMA?
A CMA reflects current market activity and the closest available comparable sales, so it is well grounded, but it produces a range rather than a fixed figure. Final sale price still depends on buyer demand and how the home shows.
Do I need to plan to sell to request one?
Not at all. Many owners request a CMA simply to understand their home's value, plan future improvements, or decide when a move might make sense.
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