Lake Conroe Appraisals Blog

By a local appraiser who’s tired of Zillow acting like it knows everything If you’ve spent any time cruising Zillow, Realtor .com, or arguing with your neighbor over whose house is “worth more,” you’ve probably run into the price-per-square-foot trap . It sounds simple enough — take the sale price, divide by the square footage, boom: value. Easy math, right? Yeah… no. That’s like trying to figure out the value of a truck by dividing the sticker price by the number of cupholders. In Montgomery County — Conroe, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Willis, Magnolia — price per square foot is one of the quickest ways to misunderstand what your home is actually worth. So let’s break it down in plain English, Texas-style. 🏡 Why Price Per Square Foot Doesn’t Work (Most of the Time) 1. Smaller homes almost always have a higher $/SF Think of it like buying brisket. A whole brisket is cheaper per pound than buying sliced brisket by the quarter-pound at H-E-B. Homes work the same way: Sma...

As technology advances, virtual appraisals have gained popularity due to their convenience and speed. With these appraisals, data collectors gather property information, often using photographs, questionnaires, and even drone footage, all without an in-person inspection by a qualified appraiser. However, I firmly believe homeowners in Montgomery County and beyond should stick to the tried-and-true method of traditional appraisals. Here's why. The Benefits of Traditional Appraisals Expertise and Accuracy: A state-certified appraiser brings years of training, education, and knowledge of the local market, which is invaluable in assessing your property's true worth. A traditional appraiser physically inspects your home, identifying details that might not be visible in a virtual walkthrough or captured by a data collector. Issues such as foundation cracks , roof wear , and neighborhood trends can easily be missed without an in-person visit. Local Knowledge: Traditional appraisers...