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The Multiple Listing Service or Clay City MLS has often been considered the service that stores the entire real estate brokers inventory in the Clay City area into one searchable database. The MLS provides real estate professionals with details on the listings currently on the market. Before the use of the Internet, the MLS would distribute a book with the listings to its members. These books would be updated regularly to reflect new and sold Clay City property.

A property coupled with an appraisal equates to Clay City home value. This is accomplished by taking a 'snapshot' of the Clay City home and comparing it to an average set of standards which are dictated by the Clay City home values in the area. In its simplest form the home is compared to House A and to House B and from there an estimated home value is determined. Although this is a brief summary at best, it does help to illustrate the principles of home evaluation. Order an instant home valuation or full appraisal right now.

When appraising any property, in addition to the physical inspection at the property itself, the Clay City appraiser analyzes many different forms of information. Current market trends in the Clay City area play a significant role in the final estimate of Clay City home value. How much recent comparable homes in the area have sold for and a number of other factors assist the appraiser in the final estimate of home value. To order the appraisal by a professional appraiser, just click on the Traditional Full Appraisal. The appraiser utilizes the county public records for current sales which include many of the characteristics of each individual sale such as a pool, fireplace, garage etc. Due to the difficulty in gathering and analyzing the Clay City data, a professional appraiser used to be the only way to determine the fair market value of your Clay City home. Thanks to CheckRealEstateAgents, that has all changed.