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  "name": "Is a home value estimate the same as an appraisal?",
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      "name": "Is a home value estimate the same as an appraisal?",
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        "text": "No, a home value estimate, often provided by a real estate agent via a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), is different from a formal appraisal. An estimate offers a market-based opinion of value to help sellers price their homes. An appraisal, typically required by lenders, is a more detailed and legally recognized valuation performed by a licensed appraiser. While both assess value, an appraisal is a formal, independent report used for lending purposes, whereas an estimate guides listing prices in competitive markets like Boca Raton or Hollywood Beach.",
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        "description": "A home value estimate is an agent's market opinion, while an appraisal is a formal, legally recognized valuation by a licensed appraiser."
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  "description": "A home value estimate is an agent's market opinion, while an appraisal is a formal, legally recognized valuation by a licensed appraiser."
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