Summary answer: Given Tysons' genuinely wide price variance across neighborhoods and property types (from $355,500 to $1,185,000+ median depending on area), a pre-listing appraisal or a careful, comp-specific CMA is genuinely worth the extra confidence before you set your list price.
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 | Most standard Tysons sales, with the right comps pulled |
| Professional pre-listing appraisal | $500-$700 | Genuinely worth it given the market's wide variance |
Why this is worth extra consideration given Tysons' bifurcation
With figures ranging so widely by neighborhood, a formal appraisal or a carefully built CMA offers real, meaningful confidence before you list.
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