Lesson 3: Residential Real Estate Valuation

August 31, 2017

Review:

  • Mortgage 101
  • Attendance

Presentation:

  • Comparable Sales (aka “comps”)
    • Find similar properties recently sold (typically 3)
      • location, size, construction style/materials, etc
    • Calculate price per square foot
    • Apply price per square foot to your property
    • Adjust for key valuation drivers
      • Identify key value differences (e.g., 2-car garage, solar panels, swimming pool, etc), if any
      • Estimate valuation difference and +/- value
  • Determining Property Values (YouTube video)
  • Estimate value of a property listed for sale
    • run through a few examples
    • Zillow, County Assessor, MLS

Assignment:

  • Identify 3+ comparable sales (sold recently) for your property
  • Estimate property valuation based on your 3 comps

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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