Services
Buying Agent ServicesFirst-Time Home Buyer ServicesSeller Agent ServicesReal Estate InvestingLuxuryExpired ListingConciergeData Driven PricingMarketingDownsizingEstate SaleProbate & Estate SalesBe part of our teamJoin Team KaizenSeller Guides
Free Home EvaluationSelling Your HouseWhy Sell With Kaizen at eXp Realty10 Questions to Ask a Listing AgentIs Now a Good Time to Sell?How Much Does It Cost to Sell?Cash Offer vs Listing: The Real NumbersReal Cost of SellingChoosing a Listing AgentSelling Home FastSeller ConsultationSelling a Luxury HomeWhy House Isn't SellingSelling During SeparationSelling an Inherited HouseBuy Before You SellSelling a Tenanted PropertySelling a Pre-Construction AssignmentSenior DownsizingHome Values
Angus GlenBerczy VillageBoxgroveBullockButtonvilleCachetCathedral TownCedar GroveCornellGerman MillsGreensboroughLegacyMarkvilleMiddlefieldMilliken MillsOld Markham VillageRaymervilleRouge FairwaysSherwood AmberglenThornhill MarkhamUnionvilleVictoria SquareWismerMarket & Resources
Case StudiesFrequently Asked QuestionsNeighbourhoodsBest Markham RealtorNew listingBlogReviewsVIP Perks CardSold ListingMarkham Condo'sLuxury Homes in MarkhamCondo's in MarkhamMarket Update for SellersMichael John Lau · REALTOR® · Markham · Unionville · York Region
Free Home Evaluation in Markham, Ontario
Quick answer: A home evaluation from Michael John Lau, a Markham REALTOR®, determines what a house in Markham, Ontario would sell for in today's market using recent sold comparables from the same neighbourhood, verified TRREB data, and a walkthrough of the property. It is free, takes about 24 to 48 hours, and comes with no obligation to list.
Why It Matters
The Most Expensive Number You'll Ever Guess
A Markham homeowner recently made a familiar mistake. Before listing, they checked an online estimator, saw a number, and anchored their entire plan to it.
The algorithm didn't know the kitchen had been renovated. It didn't know the lot backed onto greenspace instead of a neighbour's fence. It didn't know that three homes on the same street had just sold in competition. The online number was off by more than the cost of a luxury car.
Here is the uncomfortable truth: when your pricing starts from the wrong number, every decision that follows inherits the error. Priced too high, the home sits and goes stale. Priced too low, you hand your equity to a stranger and never know it.
Homeowners who sell for top dollar in Markham start from the right number. That is what this evaluation gives you.
The Comparison
Why Online Estimates Get Markham Homes Wrong
| Online Estimate | Professional Evaluation | |
|---|---|---|
| Has seen your home | Never | Yes, a walkthrough or detailed review |
| Knows your renovations | No | Yes |
| Knows your lot, exposure, and position | No | Yes |
| Same-neighbourhood sold data | Sometimes, loosely | Yes, street-level comparables |
| Current TRREB conditions | Weeks or months behind | Current month |
| Markham's 33 distinct communities | No | Built around them |
| Cost | Free | Free |
Markham is a city of micro-markets. A detached home in Angus Glen, a townhome in Wismer, and a condo near Markville respond to completely different demand, and values can shift meaningfully from one street to the next based on school boundaries, lot orientation, and what backs onto the property. No algorithm sees that. A Markham REALTOR® who works these streets does.
And your MPAC assessment? That number determines your property taxes, not your market value. MPAC valuations are based on province-wide assessment dates that lag today's market by years. Never price a Markham home off an MPAC number.
What You Get
What Your Markham Home Evaluation Includes
When Michael John Lau evaluates a home in Markham, you receive:
- 01
Street-level comparable analysis
Recent sold prices for homes like yours in your specific community, not "Markham averages," which blend 33 different neighbourhood markets into one misleading number.
- 02
A three-scenario valuation
What your home would sell for as-is, with targeted cosmetic improvements, and fully optimized, so you can choose the path that fits your timeline and budget.
- 03
Current market positioning
Where your home sits against active competition right now, using verified TRREB data, including how 2026's higher inventory and buyer's-market conditions are shaping your neighbourhood specifically.
- 04
A preparation shortlist
The two or three improvements with real return in your market, and the expensive ones to skip.
- 05
A straight answer
The evaluation is the number the data supports, not a number designed to flatter you into signing a listing agreement. This is data-driven pricing.
“From the very first phone call and initial visit, they showed true professionalism and confidence. They gave a clear and accurate analysis of my home, provided great advice on preparation, and marketed it to the right buyers by highlighting what made our home unique. They didn't just focus on closing a deal, they focused on getting the best result.”
The Process
How the Free Evaluation Works
Request it below
Thirty seconds. Address, contact details, and a rough timeline.
Quick conversation
A brief call to understand your home and your goals. Selling next month and "just curious" get equally honest treatment.
Walkthrough or desktop review
In person for full precision, or a detailed remote analysis if you prefer.
Your evaluation, delivered
A clear report within 24 to 48 hours, walked through together so every number makes sense.
No obligation. No pressure. No spam. Many Markham homeowners request an evaluation a year or more before selling. Knowing your number early is simply smart ownership.
Every Community
Every Markham Neighbourhood Is Its Own Market
Michael John Lau provides home evaluations across every Markham community. Each page below shows current value trends, who is buying there, and what moves prices up or down.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A market evaluation is a standard professional service Michael John Lau provides to Markham homeowners at no cost and with no obligation to list.
An appraisal is a formal valuation performed by a licensed appraiser, usually for mortgage financing, and typically costs $300 to $600. A REALTOR®'s market evaluation estimates what your home would actually sell for in current conditions, which is the number that matters when you are deciding whether and how to sell.
Far more accurate than any online tool, because it is built from sold comparables in your specific Markham neighbourhood, adjusted for your home's actual condition, lot, and features. Final sale price always depends on market response, which is why the evaluation includes a realistic range rather than a single flattering number.
No. Many homeowners use evaluations for planning, refinancing decisions, or simple curiosity. There is never an obligation.
The request takes 30 seconds. The completed evaluation is typically delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
Even better. Knowing your value early gives you time to make the small improvements that pay off, and to time your sale into market strength rather than reacting to it.
Free · No Obligation · 48 Hours
Find Out What Your Markham Home Is Actually Worth
You can keep guessing, or you can know. One number, built from real Markham sold data, delivered within 48 hours, completely free. The homeowners who sell for top dollar all start here.
Call (416) 700-0286Email info@callmikelau.com
Michael will be in touch within 24 hours with your Markham home evaluation. For anything urgent, call (416) 700-0286.
Michael John Lau is a licensed REALTOR® with eXp Realty (Licence #4784577) serving home sellers in Markham, Ontario. Home evaluations are opinions of market value based on available MLS® and TRREB data and do not constitute a formal appraisal. Nothing on this page constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice.