People call every day and ask what we think their property is worth.  The first and most important question we ask is when they purchased their property. 

By asking this question, we can get a good idea of where it is in value because we understand what has happened to property values.

I keep a chart in my office that shows property appreciation/depreciation percentages each year since 1990. 

By asking what year someone purchased real estate and what they paid for their property, I can give a good estimate of what their property is worth. 

What it is worth to you as a seller may not be what it is worth on the market.  I often tell people that a property’s worth has a lot to do with the way you use it and the value it is to you and your family.