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        "text": "A comparative market analysis (CMA) is an informal estimate of a home's value, prepared by a real estate agent based on recent sales and market conditions. An appraisal is a formal, legally binding valuation conducted by a licensed appraiser, often required by lenders. While a CMA helps us strategize your listing price, an appraisal provides an official valuation. We use our detailed CMA process to establish an informed asking price, a key preparatory step before listing.",
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        "description": "A CMA is an agent's market-based value estimate, while an appraisal is a formal, licensed valuation; CMAs guide listing prices."
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  "description": "A CMA is an agent's market-based value estimate, while an appraisal is a formal, licensed valuation; CMAs guide listing prices."
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