Even if you don't plan to sell your home right away, knowing its value is essential. Good news: no need to go through an agency or broker to obtain a reliable and free estimate.
Knowing the value of your home isn't just a matter of curiosity. This allows you to better manage your assets, prepare a sale, negotiate a loan or plan projects, while remaining aligned with the real estate market. However, many still think that you have to go through a real estate agency, which is often synonymous with significant costs. Here are easy-to-use tools that will allow you to discover the true value of your property in just a few clicks.
There are in fact free and effective alternatives, such as the DGFIP (Directorate General of Public Finances) database. Since 2019, this tool has made available all real estate transactions carried out over the last five years, except for Alsace, Moselle and Mayotte. You will find detailed information on each sale: date, nature of the transaction, address, cadastral references, characteristics of the property (surface area, land, etc.) and of course, the price. This base, updated twice a year (in April and October), is a gold mine for valuing a property based on real and recent data.
If you prefer an even more accessible tool, the tax site offers Patrim, a service which compiles sales from the last nine years and is updated every week. Very popular among owners, Patrim allows you to quickly compare your house or apartment with similar properties in your neighborhood. Be careful though: you are limited to 50 searches per quarter and per user.
To obtain a precise estimate with these tools, focus on properties similar to yours: same type of housing, equivalent surface area, nearby neighborhood. For example, if you own a house with a 500 m² garden, look for deals with similar features. these tools are free, without obligation and above all… without having to disclose your personal data. So why not take a few minutes to find out how much your house is worth today? You might be surprised by the result!
