How a free appraisal works
Five steps, about a minute of your time up front, and no cost at any point. Here is exactly what happens and who pays for what.
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You send your property details
The address, what kind of property it is, and when you are thinking of selling. It takes about a minute. We ask for the timeframe because it lets us match you with an agent who works at your pace rather than pushing you at theirs.
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We match you with a local agent
Not a call centre and not whoever paid the most. We match on the suburb, because an agent who has sold three streets away knows what your place is worth in a way that no algorithm does. Every agent is licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and we check the public register.
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They call you within one business day
To introduce themselves and arrange a time that suits you. If the timing is wrong, say so — there is no obligation at any point, and nothing happens automatically.
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A short visit to the property
Usually about fifteen minutes. They need to see the condition, the layout, the land and anything that has been done to the place. This is the part an online estimate cannot do, and it is where most of the difference in price comes from.
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You get a written appraisal
A price range based on comparable recent sales nearby, with the reasoning set out. Yours to keep. If you decide not to sell, or to sell with someone else, that is entirely your call and it costs you nothing.
Questions people actually ask
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no cost to you at any stage. We are paid a referral fee by the agent, and only if you later choose to list with them. That is the whole business model and we would rather say it plainly than bury it.
Will I get chased by five different agents?
No. In suburbs where an agent holds exclusivity, one agent gets your details. Elsewhere we cap it at three, and we tell you which arrangement applies to your suburb before you submit.
What is the difference between an appraisal and a registered valuation?
An appraisal is a licensed agent's opinion of what your property would sell for in the current market, and it is free. A registered valuation is a formal document from a registered valuer, usually required by a bank, and it is a paid service. If you are deciding whether to sell, an appraisal is what you want.
How accurate is it compared to an online estimate?
Automated estimates work from council records and settled sales. They cannot see a renovated kitchen, a leaking roof, or whether your site can be subdivided — and those are exactly the things that move the number. An agent standing in the property can.
What if I am not ready to sell?
Most people who request an appraisal are not selling yet. Knowing the number is useful for planning a renovation, working out equity, or just deciding whether the idea is realistic. Say you are twelve months away and a good agent will treat that as useful information, not a target.