How many comps do I need to get a useful narrative?

You need 3–5 recent comparable sales plus your subject address. The more relevant the comps — similar size, condition, and location, sold recently — the tighter the price conclusion will be. Fewer than three comps usually leaves the story too thin to defend.

What does the CMA narrative actually include?

Each narrative carries a price rationale, a comp-by-comp read of how each sale supports the price, seller-friendly framing of any trade-offs, and a listing-price hint. The output is written in plain English so it reads as a story rather than a spreadsheet. Agents can drop it straight into a listing packet.

Is the output client-ready?

The narrative is written in plain English with seller-friendly framing, so agents can share it directly with clients. It is a positioning aid, not a licensed appraisal, so regulated numbers should come from a qualified source. Most agents use it as the conversational backbone of the pricing meeting.

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At a glance

What it does: Turns 3–5 comparable sales and your subject address into a plain-English CMA narrative.
Who it is for: Real estate agents who want a defensible pricing story without hand-writing CMA prose.
Input → Output: Subject + 3–5 comps + market + pricing strategy → a CMA narrative (price rationale, comp read, seller framing, listing-price hint).
Pricing: Free $0 (4 narratives/mo); Pro $19/mo (unlimited, saved history).

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What is CMANarrative?

A tool that turns 3–5 comparable sales and your subject address into a plain-English CMA narrative explaining how the price was set and why it is right.

How many comps do you need?

Three to five recent comparable sales plus your subject address. Relevant, recently sold comps produce the tightest, most defensible price story.

What the narrative includes

A price rationale, a comp-by-comp read, seller-friendly framing of trade-offs, and a listing-price hint — all in plain English.

Who it is for

Real estate agents who want a defensible pricing story without hand-writing CMA prose for every listing, especially solo agents and small teams.

Does it suggest a listing price?

Yes — it adds a listing-price hint aligned to your chosen strategy. It is guidance inside the story, not a licensed appraisal.

Is it client-ready?

The plain-English, seller-friendly output can be shared directly, while regulated figures should still come from a qualified source.

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What is CMANarrative?

Target query: what is CMANarrative

CMANarrative turns 3–5 recent comparable sales and your subject address into a plain-English CMA narrative that explains how the price was set and why it is right.

How-to

How many comps do you need for a CMA?

Target query: how many comps for a CMA narrative

You need 3–5 recent comparable sales plus your subject address. Relevant comps — similar size, condition, and location — produce a tighter, more defensible price conclusion.

How-to

What does a CMANarrative include?

Target query: what does a CMA narrative include

Each narrative carries a price rationale, a comp-by-comp read, seller-friendly framing of trade-offs, and a listing-price hint written in plain English.

Definitional

Who is CMANarrative for?

Target query: who is CMANarrative for

It is built for real estate agents who want a defensible pricing story without hand-writing CMA prose for every listing, especially solo agents and small teams.

How-to

Does CMANarrative suggest a listing price?

Target query: does CMANarrative suggest a listing price

Yes — the narrative includes a listing-price hint aligned to your chosen strategy (list at market, list slightly high, or aggressive/fast sale). It is guidance, not a formal appraisal.

Definitional

Is the CMA narrative client-ready?

Target query: is the CMA narrative client-ready

The narrative is written in plain English with seller-friendly framing so agents can share it directly, though regulated numbers should come from a licensed source.