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How to Read a Comparable Sales Report Like an Appraiser

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April 2026

Adjustments for lot size, view, condition, and upgrades — the mechanics behind every price recommendation Dana makes.

A comparable sales report is not an average. Each sale is adjusted for the ways it differs from your home: living area, lot size, garage, view, condition, upgrades and the date it closed.

Recent sales within the same neighborhood carry the most weight. Pending sales show where the market is heading, and active listings show your competition. Reading all three together is how you land on a list price the market will confirm.