Instant valuations - When don't they work?
We get it—clicking a button to get your home's value instantly sounds brilliant. Quick, easy, no phone call needed. But here's the truth: instant valuations can be helpful… until they’re not.
✅ The Pros of Instant Valuations:
Speed: You’ll get a number in seconds, and sometimes that’s all you need to start thinking seriously about selling.
Convenience: No appointments, no hassle—just a quick idea of what your property might be worth.
Low commitment: Great for early planning or curiosity.
❌ But Here's Where Instant Valuations Can Fall Short:
They're based on algorithms, not real life. An instant tool doesn’t know about your new kitchen, loft conversion, or how your south-facing garden makes the house feel twice as bright.
They miss the human factor. They can’t see the condition, layout, flow, or unique appeal of your home—things that do affect value.
They don’t account for hyper-local trends. One road can outperform another, even in the same postcode. An instant tool won’t see that difference.
💡 Is It a True Representation of Value?
Not always.
Instant valuations give you a ballpark figure at best—often too high to win your attention or too low to be realistic. Either way, relying on them alone can lead to poor pricing decisions that cost time and money on the market.
🏡 Should You Still Get a Market Appraisal?
Yes. 100%.
A professional market appraisal brings in local knowledge, recent comparable sales, buyer demand, and most importantly, context. We walk through your home, assess its strengths, and give you an honest, strategic valuation that reflects the real market—not just a data guess.
Final Thought:
Instant valuations are a great starting point. But if you’re serious about selling—or just want to know where you truly stand—a real appraisal is where the smart decisions begin.
Want both?
Get your instant figure, and then let us follow it up with a full, no-obligation market appraisal to show you what your property could really achieve.
Your property journey starts here.