What type of property valuation should I get?

The risk of making contact with an estate agent in our country is a nervy one… We get that!

So in this quick read, we will explain which valuation type will work best for you. More importantly, what the percentage of accuracy is likely to be on the pricing for each valuation type too.

Number 1) ‘The Quicky’
Accuracy Rating = 80-90%

The online valuation is a very simple calculator that estate agents pay for. The pricing comes from a collection of land registry data, portal data and UK house price growth.

Where these pricing reports can go wrong is if you have upgraded your home since purchase. The calculator can’t account for changes so this could disappoint… But if you haven’t changed much and you live on an estate, this is the perfect quick and easy way to get a property valuation. Think of it as the ‘we buy any car quote’ for the property industry.

If you think this will work for you, here is a link to the calculator we use:
Avocado Property Online Valuation

Number 2) ‘The socially distanced one’
Accuracy Rating = 90-95%

Think of this method as a desktop valuation. The great thing about this option is we as the agent will be able to see videos and photos that you upload. You can also add changes/upgrades in the comments.

The big difference is that we will review the pricing ourselves, no calculator required and no visit face to face. Handy for families that want to push the kids toys to one side for a quick pic, rather than have an estate agent over in the middle of dinner time…

We are one of the only local estate agents that have specific software for this type of valuation. Here is a link you can use or send to a friend:
Avocado Socially Distanced Valuation

Number 3) Traditional high street estate agents valuation
Accuracy Rating = 92-96%

Skinny suits, pushy sales, and lots of pie charts.
Don’t worry about booking one of these and move on to number 4.

Number 4) The Avocado Partner Valuation
Accuracy Rating = 99-100%

No sales pitch, just advice and honesty. This is the face to face valuation that anyone should really book when you make the choice to start the moving process.

Avocado partners live and breathe in the local communities they operate within. Knowing the best coffee shops, places to walk and hidden gems in the area can make all the difference.

On the appointment we really get into detail as to why you are looking to move, from this we can talk about a marketing strategy that works around your specific goal.

Price, type of buyer, timescales and appointment timings are all key to communicate at this point.

You can book an Avocado Partner Agent in via this link below:
Avocado Partner Valuation

Hopefully you found this helpful. If you have any property questions at all then please use the contact form and we will get straight back to you.