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  "name": "Is a Comparative Market Analysis the same as a home appraisal?",
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        "text": "No, a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is not the same as a home appraisal, though both provide a property valuation. A CMA is typically performed by a real estate agent to help set a listing price, reflecting current market conditions and recent sales. An appraisal, on the other hand, is conducted by a licensed appraiser for lenders and is a more formal, legally recognized valuation often required for mortgage approval. Kelby Contreras provides CMAs as a service to clients, distinct from formal appraisals.",
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        "description": "A CMA helps set a listing price and is done by an agent; an appraisal is a formal valuation by a licensed appraiser for lenders."
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  "description": "A CMA helps set a listing price and is done by an agent; an appraisal is a formal valuation by a licensed appraiser for lenders."
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