Summary answer: Given the City of Falls Church's genuinely wide price variance across sources and the high dollar amounts involved, I'd genuinely recommend a pre-listing appraisal here more strongly than in most markets — the cost is small relative to the pricing confidence it provides at this price point.
I'm Johnny with JQ Real Estate. Here's when I'd actually recommend one.
Pre-listing appraisal vs. CMA
| Option | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| CMA from your agent | Free | A solid starting point |
| Professional pre-listing appraisal | $500-$700 | Genuinely worth it given Falls Church's price point and data variance |
Why this is worth extra consideration given Falls Church's data variance
With sources showing figures from $773,000 to over $1.19M, a formal appraisal offers real, meaningful confidence before you set your list price.
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