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AI Can’t Tell You What Your Home is Really Worth, at least not yet.

“Online tools like Zillow may give you a quick estimate, but they can’t see what makes your home truly unique. Algorithms don’t account for upgrades, neighborhood nuances, or the dozens of factors that impact value. With over 20 years of experience, I analyze 37 distinct elements—plus the intangibles AI can’t measure—to determine your home’s true market worth.”

Why AI Can’t Tell You What Your Home is Really Worth

By Melanie Wright – Mells Sells Homes KC

We live in a world where technology is everywhere—even in real estate. Websites like Zillow and other AI-based tools promise instant home valuations with the click of a button. And while those numbers can be fun to look at, they don’t tell the full story.

Here’s the truth: AI can’t walk through your front door, stand on your deck, or notice the charm in your neighborhood. But I can.

More Than an Algorithm

Online valuations rely on formulas that compare recent sales and square footage. That’s it. They can’t account for the 37 distinct factors I evaluate when determining a home’s value—things like updates, layout, natural light, curb appeal, neighborhood dynamics, and so much more.

Even beyond those 37 factors, there are extenuating details unique to your home—the upgrades you’ve made, the view from your back porch, or the way your home sits on the lot—that algorithms simply can’t measure.

Experience Matters

With over 20 years in real estate, I’ve seen markets rise, fall, and shift in ways no computer can predict. That experience allows me to not only crunch numbers, but to interpret what they mean for your specific home in your specific neighborhood.

I combine data with local knowledge, walking through your home and giving you a true, professional valuation that reflects today’s market reality—not just a number spit out by a computer.

Why It Matters

Getting the price right is the most important part of listing your home. Price it too high, and it lingers on the market. Too low, and you leave money on the table. My process ensures your home is positioned correctly, with the right price to attract buyers while maximizing your return.

The Bottom Line

AI has its place, but when it comes to valuing your home—the place where your memories live—you need more than an algorithm. You need expertise, context, and someone who will go above and beyond to make sure your home shines in the market.

That’s what I bring to every listing. Because your home isn’t just data. It’s personal. And it deserves to be valued that way.