Free · No obligation · About two minutes
Get a Free Home Evaluation
Tell us about the property and we will come back with a realistic market view, a possible cash offer, or both side by side — whichever you ask for.
Requesting an offer does not create a brokerage relationship or obligate you to sell. Any offer is subject to property evaluation, title review and a written agreement.
What you get, and what it costs you
A written evaluation of your property prepared by a licensed Texas broker: what it could realistically sell for on the open market, what preparing it would involve, and — if you want one — what a direct cash purchase might look like.
It is free. It does not obligate you to sell, to list, or to speak to anyone again. Plenty of people ask, read it, and decide to stay put. That is a perfectly good outcome.
Tell us about your property
What happens after you hit send
We confirm we got it
You will land on a confirmation page straight away, and we will follow up using whichever contact method you picked.
We research the property
Comparable sales through the MLS, the appraisal district record, the plat and lot, and anything unusual about the property or its title that we can see from public records.
We ask about condition
Sometimes a short phone call, sometimes a visit. Condition is the single biggest variable and it is the one no online tool can see.
You get the numbers, in writing
A market view, a cash figure if you asked for one, and the reasoning behind both. Not a range designed to get you on the phone.
You decide, or you do not
List with us, sell to us, get a referral to someone else, or do nothing at all. There is no next step you are committed to.
Five different numbers, and why people confuse them
This matters more than it sounds, because homeowners get talked into decisions using the wrong one.
| What it is | Who produces it | What it is good for |
|---|---|---|
| Automated estimate (an online “Zestimate”-style figure) | An algorithm, from public and listing data | A rough starting point. In Texas it is working with less data than elsewhere, because sale prices are not public record. |
| Comparative market analysis (CMA) | A licensed agent or broker | Setting a listing price, using actual comparable sales from the MLS. |
| Broker price opinion (BPO) | A licensed broker | A broker’s written opinion of likely sale price, often for a lender or an owner deciding what to do. |
| Cash-offer evaluation | A buyer | What a specific buyer is willing to pay, given their costs, risk and timeline. It is an offer, not a valuation. |
| Licensed appraisal | A state-licensed or certified appraiser | The only one of these that is an appraisal. Required by lenders, and the one that carries legal weight. |
We do not perform appraisals and nothing on this site is an appraisal. If you need an appraisal — for a lender, a divorce, an estate, or a property tax protest — you need a licensed Texas appraiser, and we are happy to point you toward one.
Why online estimates struggle in Texas specifically
Texas is a non-disclosure state. There is no law requiring sale prices to be reported to appraisal districts or made public, and the Texas Tax Code makes sales-price information voluntarily given to an appraisal district confidential and not open to public inspection (§22.27(a)).
The practical consequences:
- Deeds are public, but Texas deeds generally do not state what was paid.
- There is no public database of actual sale prices.
- The MLS is the main aggregated source, and it is available to licensees rather than to the general public.
So an automated estimate for a house in Temple is working from thinner inputs than the same tool would have in a disclosure state. It can still be roughly right. It can also be very wrong on an individual property — particularly one with condition issues, an unusual lot, acreage, or a recent renovation the algorithm cannot see.
What we will not ask you for
We do not need, and will never ask for, your Social Security number, bank account details, or any similarly sensitive information. If a website offering to buy your house asks for those things up front, that is a reason to stop and read warning signs of a home-buyer scam.
Sources and last updated
- Texas Tax Code §22.27 — confidentiality of information provided to appraisal offices Accessed 2026-09-11
This page was last reviewed for accuracy on .
Common questions
How long does a home evaluation take?
The form takes about two minutes. Getting back to you with researched numbers takes longer, because we look at comparable sales, the appraisal district record and the property's actual condition rather than returning an automated figure.
Is a home evaluation the same as an appraisal?
No. An appraisal is performed by a state-licensed or certified appraiser and is the only one of these that carries that legal weight. A home evaluation is a broker's researched opinion of likely sale price, plus, if requested, what a direct cash purchase might look like.
Do I have to let someone into my house?
Not necessarily. We can often get a long way on public records, comparable sales and a conversation about condition. A walkthrough produces a more accurate number, but it is your call.
What does it cost?
Nothing. There is no fee and no obligation to sell or list.