How a ‘Kestimate’ Can Help You Find Your Home Value


There are a few reasons why Zillow’s Zestimates are often incorrect. The best way to find your true home value is to order a ‘Kestimate!’ 

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What’s up with the Zillow Zestimate? Many people come up to me and say, “I looked at my home on Zillow and it said that the price was such-and-such amount. Is that right?”

The other day, I was on Anna Valencia’s radio show and we actually talked about a few reasons why the Zestimate is usually not on point.

One reason is that Zillow’s numbers come from the county tax records. If your tax record is incorrect, then Zillow won’t come up with your actual home value. What if your tax record doesn’t include the right number of rooms in your house? What if you added a detached garage? What if you put a brand new $50,000 roof on your house last month or did an $80,000 kitchen remodel? Zillow won’t take any of this into account.

Ultimately, Zillow is a computer algorithm that doesn’t know what you’ve done to improve your home. The Zestimate basically looks at your square footage, the number of rooms in your home (as recorded back when your house was first built), and any comparable sales that might have taken place in your area. If there were any distressed sales or hardship sales in your area, these comparable sales could drag your Zestimate down.



The best way to find your true home value is to get a ‘Kestimate!’



We had a good time joking around in the studio the other day about the Zestimate. In the end, we decided that the best way to find your true home value is to get a “Kestimate!” That is a Kelly estimate!

Basically, you need your local real estate professional to come up with your home value. Work with someone who is familiar with the market and is in tune with what’s going on. As real estate professionals, we will come over and give you a personal evaluation of your home. Don’t leave it up to a computer algorithm that knows nothing about your local area or even your specific home.

If you would like a “Kestimate,” give us a call or send us an email. If you have any other real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We would be happy to help you!

Why Passion Is Important in Life & Real Estate

We all want to work with people who are motivated, excited, and passionate about what they do. Our passion for real estate is just one reason why our clients enjoy working with us.

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This morning while I was in the boxing gym, which is my new passion, it occurred to me that we all deal with different people all the time every day, whether it be in the gym, supermarket, or real estate industry. When we’re interacting with other people, what makes us want to continue to interact with them, even if it’s just on a personal level?

Let’s face it—we all want to work with people who are motivated, excited, and passionate about what they do. We were talking about this in the office the other day because one of the girls in our office is working to get her real estate license. She was talking about some of the other people taking the course and she actually said to me, “You know, I just don’t think they have the same passion for real estate that we do.”

This morning in the boxing gym, I noticed that my trainer is very passionate about his job. That passion is contagious; it affects everyone around him. That passion and enthusiasm make me want to go to the gym. I believe that our passion and enthusiasm for real estate is one of the reasons why our clients choose to do business with us and take the time to write such wonderful reviews. That passion and the sheer love and enjoyment that we have for real estate is why people love to do business with us.



Our passion for real estate is just one reason why people enjoy working with us.



We would love to help bring some passion into your life or real estate transaction. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing in real estate, we are excited to help you. We want to give you a wonderful real estate experience.

We are heading into the cooler seasons, but the Vero Beach market is doing great. Call or email me with any real estate questions you might have. We would be thrilled to have your business and earn your reviews!