Keep three numbers distinct
An asking price describes what a seller is requesting. An automated estimate is a model’s assessment. A recorded sale describes a transaction at a particular time. Do not substitute one for another or label an estimate as an appraisal.
Question the comparison
Compare property type, floor area, layout and observation date before drawing conclusions. A small sample may omit relevant homes, and a listing’s last observation is not a guarantee that it remains available. Ask which important differences the available data cannot measure.
Build an evidence-based handoff
Keep the source and date with each figure. Use official building and zoning records to identify questions for an inspection or professional review. Within an authorized Vindex workspace, keep the property context and follow-up work connected rather than forwarding an unexplained number.