HOW IT WORKS

Step 1:
Enter Your Address & Info

The most important thing we need is your address, but additional details about the property may make your report more accurate. We'll also need the best contact info to send the report to.

Step 2:
We Get To Work

You get an instant value estimate. Then, with our exclusive access to past sales close to your home, knowledge of the current market, and your home's unique features we confirm or revise the estimate.

Step 3:
Your Report Is Ready!

We'll send any necessary revisions with a customized and accurate home value report as soon as possible. Even if you're not planning on selling now, knowing the value can help you plan for the future.






How is your estimate different from a Zestimate and other online services?


We're humans so our home value reports are all researched thoroughly and made possible by years of experience and local expertise.


Online estimates from Zillow, OpenDoor, Redfin, or any online home evaluator using an algorithm is not a valid replacement for a comparative market analysis from a real estate agent




"We encourage buyers, sellers, and homeowners to supplement Zillow's information by doing other research such as getting a comparative market analysis (CMA) from a real estate agent"

-Zillow.com



Unfortunately, estimates from these sites are often inaccurate, and the value of inaccuracy is pretty compelling. According to Zillow.com, their Zestimates are based on an algorithm that is pretty complicated to understand, even for us real estate agents.


We understand the importance of comparing homes in the same area, but we also know how many other factors can increase/decrease that number that are not included in the "algorithm."




How does Zillow calculate my home's value?


That's the million dollar question (literally). Zillow actually had a contest awarding $1M to whoever can improve their algorithm. Here's an exact quote on how they explain their calculations.




"We use proprietary automated valuation models that apply advanced algorithms to analyze our data to identify relationships within a specific geographic area, between this home-related data and actual sales prices." 

-Zillow.com



Confusing, right? We get it. Getting an "instant" home value is appealing. Not having to talk to someone is appealing, but there's a cost to that approach. Instant doesn't mean accurate. When something is as important as the value of your home, accuracy matters more.




So, how do you determine my home's value?


There are hundreds of factors that we take into consideration when estimating your home's value, and no two reports are the same. We first take a look at your address. This allows us to see how much neighboring homes have sold for, the desirability of the neighborhood you live in, unique features of your home and the surrounding geographical area, and many more factors.


After we have a good idea of what that looks like, we then go more in-depth with our research, including checking the condition of your home, taking into consideration any updates you've made that could make it worth more than your neighbor's.


All of this is done by a human being. None of our home value reports run on an algorithm, and this information isn't available to us or you at the push of a button.





Shouldn't we overprice my home at the beginning so that we can create a bidding war?


If you’re like most people that we meet with, you think that the longer your home stays on the market, the more offers will come in, creating competition around your home, resulting in the highest offer possible. 


It’s basically like an auction, right? Wrong. The longer your home stays on the market, the less likely it will sell for asking price (or above). 

Why? Well, if you go to an auction, the bidding price is set, and offers go up as time goes on. But your home isn’t a rare piece of art. Amongst a sea of other homes for sale, yours will quickly become stale and buyers will wonder why it hasn’t sold yet.


According to a study by Zillow, homes that were on the market for about two months sold at 5% below asking price, and homes that were on the market for the longest amount of time (eleven months on average) sold at 12% below list price. Meanwhile, the homes that ended up selling at or above listing price sold right away.



Having an accurate, and more importantly, realistic pricing strategy from the start is how your home will be sold for the most money and quickly. You don’t want to price your home too low and neither do we. But you also don’t want to let it sit on the market for too long. 





 
 
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  • We were very nervous entering the house selling process but Jennifer put our minds at ease. She was so helpful and thorough about explaining everything. From the very beginning, they did a beautiful job of photography and getting our home out there in the market place. Jennifer's communication skills are excellent and we never had to wonder where everything was at. In no time at all she had several buyers and some great offers. She is very knowledgeable and knows the business well. We did the paperwork while out of state and they made it very easy for us to do it that way. We also love the fact that she goes out of her way and takes a special interest in people. She went above and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend this team. You will not be disappointed.
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  • My family just completed our 3rd real estate transaction with Brian and we couldn't be happier. This time, we moved out a state, and we knew we needed someone we could trust to handle the sale of our home from a distance. From the first meeting, Brian and Jen's knowledge of the real estate market was obvious. Their pricing suggestions and marketing strategy really paid off and we were under contract quickly. Brian gave us sound advice for what items around our home we could update to give us the best chance at a full price offer. He responded quickly to all of our questions; I never had to wonder when or if I'd hear back. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell in Seminole County.As a side note, if you are considering using one of the "quick sale" services that advertise that they will buy your home quickly with no showings, talk to Brian first. With Brian as our realtor, our sales price was considerably more than the "instant offers" we received.
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  • We were moving from NJ to FL. Prior to flying to FLs, Brian spent time on the phone understanding the home and neighborhood features that were most important to us. He spent a long 3 day weekend patiently showing us homes in several towns and communities. Each time, he made sure that we also got to see the downtown areas and shopping centers. He responded to last minute showing changes and requests. Once we found the home we liked, he negotiated on our behalf and advised us of our options for making an offer. Since we couldn't personally attend the multitude of inspections, Brian was there for all of them and communicated with us via Facetime. He made our out-of-state home shopping experience pleasant and easy. His personal knowledge of the area helped us find the right home quickly. On top of that, he always responded to my texts, call and emails quickly and professionally. I would not hesitate to recommend Brian to others. If we move, he will be the one selling my home. On top of that, I feel like we already have a friend in FL.
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  • Brian delivered on all of my expectations. He always had a quick response to my questions, and most importantly he sold our condo promptly, for more money than we anticipated. I am very pleased with how smoothly the transaction went, and am happy that I was referred to The Gangawer Real Estate Company. He is a true professional.
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  • We used Brian to help us not only sell our home, but purchase a new one as well. He is one of the most intelligent real estate agents we have ever met. Brian and his team were available whenever we needed them. He is so organized that the process was very simple for us. With his amazing photographer, videographer, and website, our home was sold very quickly and he was able to get us an amazing deal on our dream home. He walked us through every step of the buying and selling process with little to no stress on our end. We would recommend Brian to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He has now become a lifelong friend!
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  • Brian was amazing. He told us he could sell our house in under 10 days (and his listing of our home was 30k higher than the other agent we met with)... he did it in 6 days!!!! Amazingly smooth closing and he went above and beyond to make sure there were no issues because of hurricane Irma. Anyone would be lucky to work with him.
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  • Very professional and zeroed in on exactly what we were looking for. Would highly recommend him to everyone. Even when I found the house of my dreams and complications came up with buying a unique home, Brian went over and beyond what we ever expected and made it happen. Very blessed to have him in our corner.
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  • Brian Gangawer truly is an expert in the local market who knows how to properly price a home for maximum return. I did not live in the area and Brian worked around my busy schedule and went above and beyond his duties. He always made time and was very responsive to requests, calls or emails. I highly recommend using Brian as your realtor.
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  • A very professional and knowledgeable RE agent. Sold my listing within a few days of listing it. Knew how to market it properly to get the best results.
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