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Home valuation

What's your home actually worth?

Online estimators get you a number. Burke gets you a strategy. Tell him about your property and he'll prepare a real comparative market analysis — recent local sales, current listings, market conditions — then email you a personal report within 24 hours.

  • Real comps from the local MLS, not an algorithm
  • Tailored to your home's condition, layout, and lot
  • No pressure — if now isn't the right time, that's fine
  • Free, with no obligation to list
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Typical turnaround
24 hr
Cost to you
$0
Counties covered
12
Not an algorithm
Real human

How it works

Three steps to a real number.

No accounts to create, no spammy follow-up. Just a real report from a real local agent.

  1. 01

    Submit

    30-second form. Address, basics, your timeline. Burke gets it instantly.

  2. 02

    Burke prepares your CMA

    Real comps from the local MLS, walked, adjusted, and written up by Burke personally — within 24 hours.

  3. 03

    Strategy call (optional)

    We talk through the report, your goals, and the smart next move. Zero pressure to list.

What you receive

A real CMA — not a Zestimate dressed up.

Each report includes a defensible value range, the comps Burke used, market context for your area, and a short note from him on what would move the number up or down. No accounts to create, no spammy follow-up.

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CMA

Sample report · 1234 Example Ave

Prepared by Burke Schaefer · Illustrative

What you receive

Estimated value range

$402,000

– $428,000

Recent comps

7

Avg DOM

23d

List-to-sale

97%

Comparable sales nearby

  • 1218 Maple Ln

    3 BR · 1,820 sqft

    $405K

  • 832 Oak Ridge Dr

    3 BR · 1,940 sqft

    $418K

  • 455 Cedar Ct

    4 BR · 2,140 sqft

    $432K

Burke's notes

Mid-range pricing reflects updated kitchen and unfinished basement. Listing in March could push to upper bound given inventory.

Affordability

What would the payment actually look like?

A back-of-the-envelope calculator to sanity-check a price range. It uses the Wisconsin average effective property tax rate (~1.61%) and a typical homeowners insurance estimate. For an exact quote, Burke can connect you with a trusted local lender.

Inputs

Adjust to match your scenario. Estimates only — not a loan offer.

Home price$425,000
Down payment20% · $85,000
Interest rate6.75%
Loan term30 years

Estimated monthly payment

$2,899

per month, all-in (PITI)

Principal & interest
$2,205
Property tax (WI avg 1.61%)
$570
Homeowners insurance (est.)
$124
Loan amount $340,000 · Excludes HOA and closing costs. Talk to a lender for a real quote — Burke can connect you with trusted local options.

FAQ

Home value questions, answered honestly.

Ten of the most common questions Burke hears from sellers, buyers, and the just-curious.

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What's the difference between a CMA and a Zestimate?
A Zestimate is an algorithm guessing from public records. A CMA — comparative market analysis — is built by a human who knows the neighborhood, walks the comps, and adjusts for the things a model can't see: a finished basement, the new roof, a backyard that backs up to a busy road. For most Wisconsin homes the gap can be tens of thousands of dollars.
How long does it take to get my report?
Burke personally prepares every report. Most land in your inbox within 24 hours — often the same day if it comes in before noon.
Will I be put on a sales list or get spam-called?
No. Your information stays with Burke. He may follow up once to make sure the report made sense — that's it. No drip emails, no third-party sharing, ever.
What if I'm not ready to sell yet?
That's the most common reason people request one. Knowing your number gives you options — refinance, HELOC, planning a future move, or just curiosity. Burke is happy to help whenever the timing is right.
Do you cover my area?
Burke serves 12 counties across south-central and southwest Wisconsin — Dane, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Jefferson, Waukesha, Rock, Walworth, Iowa, Lafayette, Green, and Grant. If you're just outside that footprint, ask anyway — he can usually point you to a trusted local agent.
How accurate is the value range, really?
Tighter than any online estimator — typically within 3–5% of an actual sale price for a well-maintained home in an established market. Unique properties (acreage, waterfront, custom builds) get a wider range and a longer narrative.
Will Burke want to walk through my home?
Not necessarily for a CMA. He can deliver a defensible range from public records plus your form responses. If you're getting close to listing, an in-person walk-through tightens the number meaningfully and is always free.
Can I get a CMA on a property I don't own (yet)?
Yes. Buyers and investors request these all the time as part of due diligence on a target home. Just note it in the message field and Burke will treat it accordingly.
What information do I need to provide?
Address, contact info, and any quick notes on condition or recent updates. The more you share, the tighter the analysis — but the form takes well under a minute either way.
What does the final report look like?
A short, readable PDF. Recent comps with photos, an estimated value range, market context for your area, and Burke's specific notes. Nothing padded, nothing generic.
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