Zillow Isn’t Always Right: Why Real Home Value Starts with a Real Broker
If you’ve ever looked up your home’s value online and thought, “That seems low,” or “Wait—that can’t be right,” you’re not alone. Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) like Zillow’s Zestimate offer a quick snapshot of what your home might be worth—but they leave out one crucial ingredient: real-world expertise.
When it comes to selling your home, guessing is risky. The more accurate your pricing strategy, the faster your home sells—and the more money you keep.
What’s an AVM—and What’s Missing?
AVMs use algorithms to estimate your home’s value based on recent sales and public data. They’re fast, but they can be dangerously flawed. They can’t see the condition of your home, your upgrades, your views, or even if you live next to a noisy highway.
That’s where the RVM® (Realtors Valuation Model®) comes in—and it’s only available through licensed REALTORS®. The RVM® adds one critical layer to the data: professional insight. It blends MLS data with local market trends, listing activity, and a broker’s boots-on-the-ground perspective.
Why Bad Estimates Hurt Sellers
Overprice your home based on an AVM, and buyers won’t bite. Underprice it, and you leave money on the table. Either way, the cost is real.
That’s why we use the RVM® plus a custom Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to give you the most accurate, strategic price—one designed to attract serious buyers and generate the best possible outcome.
A Website Can't See What We See
We’ve walked through your home. We’ve toured the comps. We know what sells in your neighborhood—and what doesn’t. We don’t just plug in numbers and hope. We build a pricing strategy based on market psychology, timing, and real buyer behavior.
Zillow can’t do that. But we can.
Ready to Know What Your Home is Actually Worth?
Before you list your home—or make any big decisions—get the real facts. Our pricing consultations are honest, local, and backed by 30 years of experience. No pressure, no guesswork, just expert guidance.
👉 Watch our free webinar
Learn how we price, market, and sell homes for more—without the stress.
Zillow Isn’t Always Right: Why Real Home Value Starts with a Real Broker
If you’ve ever looked up your home’s value online and thought, “That seems low,” or “Wait—that can’t be right,” you’re not alone. Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) like Zillow’s Zestimate offer a quick snapshot of what your home might be worth—but they leave out one crucial ingredient: real-world expertise.
When it comes to selling your home, guessing is risky. The more accurate your pricing strategy, the faster your home sells—and the more money you keep.
What’s an AVM—and What’s Missing?
AVMs use algorithms to estimate your home’s value based on recent sales and public data. They’re fast, but they can be dangerously flawed. They can’t see the condition of your home, your upgrades, your views, or even if you live next to a noisy highway.
That’s where the RVM® (Realtors Valuation Model®) comes in—and it’s only available through licensed REALTORS®. The RVM® adds one critical layer to the data: professional insight. It blends MLS data with local market trends, listing activity, and a broker’s boots-on-the-ground perspective.
Why Bad Estimates Hurt Sellers
Overprice your home based on an AVM, and buyers won’t bite. Underprice it, and you leave money on the table. Either way, the cost is real.
That’s why we use the RVM® plus a custom Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to give you the most accurate, strategic price—one designed to attract serious buyers and generate the best possible outcome.
A Website Can't See What We See
We’ve walked through your home. We’ve toured the comps. We know what sells in your neighborhood—and what doesn’t. We don’t just plug in numbers and hope. We build a pricing strategy based on market psychology, timing, and real buyer behavior.
Zillow can’t do that. But we can.
Ready to Know What Your Home is Actually Worth?
Before you list your home—or make any big decisions—get the real facts. Our pricing consultations are honest, local, and backed by 30 years of experience. No pressure, no guesswork, just expert guidance.
👉 Watch our free webinar
Learn how we price, market, and sell homes for more—without the stress.
TOP Albuquerque Realtors®
(C) 2025 Joshua Christensen, Qualifying Broker | NMREC 20522 | Realty One of NM | 505-883-9400
TOP Albuquerque Realtors®
(C) 2025 Joshua Christensen, Qualifying Broker | NMREC 20522 | Realty One of NM | 505-883-9400