The best way to check the value of any property, whether you're buying or selling, is to conduct a thorough comparable market analysis.

While there are many free tools available, the most accurate is to order the "Property Value Estimator" report from Homeprice.net.

The "Property Value Estimator" pulls up to 30 comparable sales that have occurred in the last six months within one-half mile of the property and uses this in conjunction with the property's characteristics and assessment information to determine the value.

Also included with this report at no additional cost are the following modules:

• Neighborhood Demographic Profile - A complete statistical breakdown of the property area.
   
• Nearby Home Owners - Names and property information of nearby neighbors.
   
• School Report - Names and types of schools in the surrounding area.
   
• Local Area Business Report - Listing of Hospitals, Police Stations, Churches, Shopping, Restaurants, Libraries, Museums...