Tell me a bit about your home and I'll put together a pricing review from recent sales in your neighbourhood, including what's worth fixing before you list and what to leave alone.
Automated tools like Zestimate are convenient, but in Ottawa they're often wrong by a wide margin, sometimes tens of thousands of dollars in either direction.
An algorithm can't see your renovated kitchen, your finished basement, or the second parking spot that moves the price.
It doesn't know that three nearly-identical homes on your street sold for very different prices last month, and why.
It can't tell which streets buyers are competing over this spring, or which side of the block backs onto the arterial road.
A number from someone who knows your neighbourhood beats a guess from a formula that only knows your postal code.
A pricing review I put together by hand: comparable sales, prep recommendations, and what your next step would be if you decided to list.
It is my opinion of value as a REALTOR®, not a formal appraisal. An appraisal is a separate piece of work by a designated appraiser, and a lender will order its own if financing depends on it.
Recent sales from your specific neighbourhood, chosen because they genuinely compare to your home.
How fast homes in your area are moving right now, measured in days on market.
Prep recommendations focused on what buyers notice, and the projects that won't pay back.
A usable range with the reasoning behind it, rather than a single flattering number designed to get you to call.
Tell me about your home and I'll review the comparable sales myself, write up your pricing review and prep recommendations, and follow up within 24 hours. Whether you list this year or in three, the number is yours to keep.
"Karim went above and beyond in every aspect. He took the time to get to know us and our situation right from the start. The home sold within 36 hours of listing with an amazing offer."— Sarah McSweeney, Seller Read Sarah's Full Story