Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
Know what your property is really worth before you sell, buy, or invest. Our licensed agent provides professional CMAs backed by live MLS data — at no cost to you.
What Is a CMA?
A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a professional valuation of a property based on recent sales of similar homes in the same area. Unlike an automated Zestimate, a professional CMA is prepared by a licensed real estate agent who physically knows the market.
A CMA is used to:
- Set a realistic listing or offer price
- Validate an investor's ARV before committing capital
- Support negotiations with comps and data
- Identify undervalued properties before other investors do
- Help distressed sellers understand what fair really means
Every CMA we prepare comes with a projected net sheet — so you don't just know what your home is worth, you know exactly how much cash you'll walk away with under different scenarios.
Sample Comparable Sales
Example CMA output — actual comps are pulled from live MLS data for your specific property.
| Address | Beds/Bath | Sq Ft | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | Days on Market | Adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject Property | 3/2 | 1,450 | TBD | — | — | — |
| 123 Oak St, Lakeland | 3/2 | 1,380 | $178,000 | $129 | 14 | +$3,000 |
| 456 Elm Ave, Lakeland | 3/2 | 1,510 | $185,000 | $122 | 8 | -$2,000 |
| 789 Maple Dr, Lakeland | 4/2 | 1,620 | $195,000 | $120 | 22 | -$8,000 |
| 321 Pine Rd, Lakeland | 3/1 | 1,280 | $162,000 | $127 | 31 | +$5,000 |
Sample data only. Your CMA will use real, current, MLS-verified comparables.
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No cost. No obligation. Results within 48 hours.
Our CMA Process
We go beyond automated estimates with real local market knowledge and MLS access.
Step 1 — Property Data Collection
We gather all available public and MLS data on your property: square footage, lot size, year built, bed/bath count, pool, garage, recent permit history, and current condition assessment.
Step 2 — Comparable Selection
We identify 4–6 comparable sales within a half-mile radius (expanding if needed) that have closed within the past 90 days. Properties must match on key factors: size, age, lot type, and condition.
Step 3 — Adjustments & Bracketing
Raw comps are adjusted for differences in square footage, lot size, upgrades, pool/no pool, garage configuration, and condition. We bracket the subject property between higher and lower comps.
Step 4 — Market Trend Analysis
We analyze current Days on Market (DOM), list-to-sale price ratios, active competition, and 90-day absorption rates to understand whether the market is trending up, down, or sideways.
Step 5 — Value Range & Net Sheet
We deliver a written value range (conservative, likely, optimistic) along with a full projected net sheet for each scenario — so you can make a fully informed decision.
Why Our Analysis Stands Apart
Live MLS Data
We use real, current MLS data — not 6-month-old public records or algorithm estimates that don't account for condition, layout, or neighborhood nuance.
Polk County Specialists
We know the difference between Dixieland prices and South Lakeland prices, between Winter Haven lakefront and inland values. Local knowledge matters.
Written & Documented
Every CMA is delivered as a written document with supporting comp sheets — not a verbal guess. You can use it in negotiations, financing discussions, or estate proceedings.
Need a Professional Valuation?
Request your free CMA today — or run a quick estimate with our Net Sheet Calculator.