Choosing an asking price deserves more than selecting the most encouraging number you find. My approach is to review similar completed sales with you, then consider how your home's condition and features affect the comparison.
Across Burke's single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments, the September 2026 median estimated property value was $777,220. The September 2026 median sold price was $640,000. The September 2026 median list price for active listings at month-end was $629,950. The median estimated property value comes from a valuation model and is not a formal appraisal or a completed-sale price.
I would use the model estimate as background, not as the deciding answer for your asking price. A review of recent sales of similar homes is more useful when the comparisons account for size, condition and features. Homes listed for sale deserve separate consideration because their asking prices do not establish what they will sell for.
Gather details about improvements, repairs and the home's layout so we can assess meaningful differences between properties. Review completed sales with me and identify which homes offer the closest comparisons before choosing an asking price. Consider competing listings separately, then decide how you want your home's price and condition to compare.
