Where to Find Your Property Valuation
On both the Property Dashboards, you’ll find a Valuation Over Time chart, which visually tracks changes based on your selected methodology.
Make sure you are selecting a property. Portfolio dashboards will not display the valuation chart.
How to Update or Change the Valuation Method
To manage your valuation method:
Navigate to the Property Dashboard for the relevant property.
Click the 3 dots in the top-right corner of the Valuation Over Time card.
Select Update Valuation.
In the fly-out menu, choose your preferred valuation method.
Click Save to apply changes.
Available Valuation Methods
Stessa supports several valuation approaches, depending on your preference and property type:
Zillow Zestimate (Default)
Pulled directly from Zillow.
Click the "Zillow Zestimate" field on the Valuation Over Time card to refresh it with a current value.
Best suited for single-family homes and duplexes.
Custom Valuation
Manually enter a valuation figure.
Ideal for properties that don’t have reliable automated estimates or when you have a recent appraisal.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)
Based on the formula:
Valuation = Market Rent × GRMEnsure your Rent Roll is complete or enter "Market Rent" manually.
Commonly used in certain local markets.
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)
Based on the formula:
Valuation = NOI ÷ Cap RateRequires accurate Net Operating Income (NOI) and a selected cap rate.
Include a vacancy assumption for more accurate projections.
Tips & Recommendations
Multi-Family Properties: Zestimate and other auto-generated valuations may be less reliable. Consider using Custom, GRM, or Cap Rate methods instead.
Keeping Valuations Current: Set a reminder to review and update valuations periodically—especially if preparing for financing, a sale, or portfolio analysis.