A comparative market analysis (CMA) is a professional estimate of what your Stamford home would sell for today, built from recent sold prices of comparable homes and the listings you'd be competing against. Mine is free, carries no obligation to list, and comes back typically within 24–48 hours — a realistic price range with the actual comps behind it, so you can see how the number was built.
What's included
- Recent sold comps. The homes most like yours that actually closed nearby — sold price, days on market, and how each compares to your property.
- Active competition. What you'd be listing against right now. There are 1,079 homes and condos for sale in Stamford today on my live feed, and where yours fits among them changes your pricing strategy.
- Adjustments that matter. Condition, updates, square footage, lot, parking, and location — line-item adjustments so the range reflects your home, not the neighborhood average.
- A realistic price range. A defensible low-to-high range with a recommended list strategy — not a single flattering number designed to win your listing.
- Net proceeds context. What the range means after typical selling costs, so you're planning with a real number. Details here: what it costs to sell in Stamford.
Why not just use an online estimate?
Automated estimates work from tax records and broad averages — they can't see your renovated kitchen, your deferred roof, or that your block sells differently than the one behind it. In a market where the median listed sale price is $1.1M, the gap between an algorithm's guess and a comp-based range can be a meaningful amount of money in either direction. A CMA starts from the same sold data an appraiser uses and adjusts for what your home actually is. For the full picture on pricing, see how much is my house worth in Stamford?
How I do it differently
Two things. First, the data: my site runs on MLS data refreshed every 3 hours — 1,699 active listings for sale and rent across Stamford right now — so your CMA is priced against today's competition, not last month's. Second, the number itself: I give you the range the comps support, even when a bigger number would be easier to hear. An overpriced listing sits, and a home that sits gets negotiated down. I'd rather show you the honest math up front — with every comp attached, so you can check my work.
I'm a licensed Connecticut agent (CT License RE.0817347) with Jarah Tuttle LLC, working Stamford full time. If the number works and you want to move, my selling service picks up right where the CMA leaves off — and how to sell a house in Stamford walks the whole process. Buying your next place at the same time? That's the buyer's agent side, and I can run both.
How to request your valuation
- Call or text 203-883-3399 with your address — fastest way to get it moving.
- Email John@dtstamford.com with your address and any recent updates you've made.
- Walkthrough optional. A 20–30 minute visit produces the tightest range, but I can build a preliminary range from your address, details, and photos if you're not ready for a visit.
FAQ
What is a CMA and how is it different from an appraisal?
A CMA is an agent's comp-based estimate of your likely sale price — free, and the right tool for a listing decision. An appraisal is a formal valuation by a licensed appraiser, ordered by a lender during a transaction, and it costs money. Same sold data, different purpose; a CMA doesn't replace an appraisal when a lender requires one.
Is it really free, with no obligation?
Yes. You're not committing to list, sign, or work with me by asking. Plenty of homeowners request a CMA for refinancing decisions, estate planning, or plain curiosity — all fine reasons.
How long does it take?
Typically 24–48 hours once I have your property details or have walked through. Condition and updates move the number, so a walkthrough tightens the range — but it's optional to get started.
Find out what your home is worth
One text with your address starts it. Call or text 203-883-3399, email John@dtstamford.com, see what you'd be competing against, or read about how I work first.
