Feature — Comps & ARV
Defensible ARVs from comparable sales you can actually trust
The number lenders, partners, and buyers care about most is your ARV. DealForge pulls recency-weighted comps, lets you tune the comp set, and stores the rationale so you can defend the number to anyone who asks.
- Recency, proximity, and similarity weighting
- Manual comp overrides — never locked out
- $/sqft and price-distribution views
- Rent comps for landlord underwriting
- Comp set saved to the deal record
- Auto-flags for thin, distant, or stale comp sets
What it is
Comparable sales — "comps" — are the recently sold properties most similar to the subject. ARV is the resulting estimate of post-renovation market value. Most investors either trust a Zillow estimate or build a one-off spreadsheet. DealForge gives you a transparent, weighted comp set and a final ARV you can explain line by line to a lender or partner.
Who it's for
Flippers
Set MAO from a defensible ARV instead of an optimistic Zestimate.
BRRRR investors
Underwrite refinance proceeds against the same ARV the appraiser will use.
Buy-and-hold landlords
Use rent comps for cap-rate and DSCR analysis.
Wholesalers
Justify assignment fees with a comp set buyers can audit.
How it works
- Step 1
Drop in the address
DealForge pulls candidate comps within a tunable radius.
- Step 2
Tune the comp set
Add, remove, or pin comps; adjust beds, baths, sqft, condition.
- Step 3
Review the ARV
Recency-weighted $/sqft with distribution and outlier callouts.
- Step 4
Lock and reuse
Save the comp set to the deal — it follows the proposal and the flyer.
Comp source options
| Source | Defensibility | Override? |
|---|---|---|
| Zillow Zestimate | Low — opaque algorithm | No |
| Personal spreadsheet | Medium — one analyst | Yes, manually |
| DealForge comp engine | High — weighted + auditable | Yes, one click |
Frequently asked questions
What is ARV in real estate?
ARV (After Repair Value) is the estimated market value of a property once a planned renovation is complete. It's the single most important number in flip and BRRRR underwriting because it drives MAO, refinance proceeds, and projected profit.
How does DealForge calculate ARV?
DealForge weights comparable sales by recency, proximity, and similarity (beds, baths, square footage, year built). The default ARV is a recency-weighted price-per-square-foot of the best comp set, but you can override any comp or the final figure with one click.
How many comps do I need?
Three to six recently-sold, similar properties within a half-mile typically give a reliable ARV. DealForge flags comp sets that are too thin, too distant, or too stale.
Can I add my own comps?
Yes. Paste an MLS link or enter an address, beds, baths, sqft, and sold price. DealForge incorporates manual comps into the weighting alongside system-pulled comps.
Does it handle rental comps for landlords?
Yes. Switch the analyzer to rent mode and DealForge pulls comparable rents instead of sold prices, useful for cap-rate and DSCR underwriting.
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