What your San Jose home is really worth

Zillow will give you a number in four seconds. I treat it as a starting guess. It can't see your remodeled kitchen or the three houses that sold down the street last month.

A real valuation starts with recent sales close to your home. Then it adjusts for what makes yours different: condition, upgrades, lot, and what's competing with you on the market right now. Location matters more than most sellers expect. A quiet Willow Glen street and a house backing onto Lincoln Avenue can sit a few blocks apart and price very differently.

I'm known as the Data Guy for a reason. I've sold 1,800+ homes in San Jose and the South Bay since 2004, and I'd rather show you the sales behind a number than ask you to take my word for it. My clients have left 500+ five-star reviews across Google, Zillow and Yelp.

I work across San Jose, including Almaden Valley, Willow Glen, Cambrian, Evergreen, Santa Teresa and Rose Garden.

Tap the button above and enter your address to start. Prefer to talk first? Call me at 408-515-1613.

Is the home valuation really free?

Yes. There's nothing to pay for a valuation.

Do I have to list my home if I ask for one?

No. Plenty of homeowners ask just to see where they stand, whether they plan to sell this spring or in two years.

Why is my Zillow estimate different from what my home would sell for?

Zillow's number comes from a formula built on public records and recent sales. It can't see the inside of your home, and in San Jose, neighboring streets can price very differently. I wrote more about why these estimates miss the mark.

What goes into a San Jose home valuation?

Recent sales near your home, its condition and upgrades, the lot and location, and the listings competing with yours right now.