Oh, heck, Paul I do so many freebies for my neighbors it's crazy!! It all comes back. If not from them, from some other person in my community. I don't sweat it. 

You could - however - the fee would need to be paid to the brokerage - not directly to the agent.

I don't do CMA's willy nilly, but I also don't charge for them. When I do one, it's because I'm talking with a prospective seller and the cost of doing the CMA is part of my cost of doing business and doing listing appointments.

Free, but I usually do not have to compete.

I make sure that my clients, or clients-to-be understand what I "bring to the table" before we actually meet in person. 

My marketing, attention to the details, my expertise in making sure that I help my clients prepare to "sell" their home is what makes me the exception to all the other agents that they could hire, instead of the rule!

I don't provide the CMA free of charge.  I use it in my listing presentation.

My CMA is part of my listing presentation.

Nope, it is a freeby.

It's always FREE in our Office!

free

I have never charged and never will. It is not an exact science. I do not leave it with them and they only get a copy if they list with me.

I have been asked to do CMA for refinancing and for property valuation for a divorce, and have never charged.

No Fee

I only provide that information when we're completing the Listing Agreement.

It's still FREE in my world.

And I know everyone in Franklin MA knows they can get a FREE CMA by contacting Barbara Todaro and one of her team members.  

Our real estate rules stare we must present a cma when we try to obtain a listing.  Even if it was not the law I would not charge.

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington CMA's are usually done for free for prospective selling clients. I have done extensive business valuations for a fee. If the sellers had to pay for a CMA, you probably wouldn't see any.

No charge! Part of the business. No written report unless the listing agreement is executed.

As it has been ingrained to peoples minds it would be hard to charge for one.

If they did pay no you would see at most a couple.

It's free because it's just an estimate and will have to be adjusted after I see the property.

Paul - I have never charged a fee for a CMA, and I use it as part of my listing presentation.

I will do one and speak of the figures and turn it over written with a listing agreement.

it depends upon the situation/purpose.  I have at times charged when the owner has been upfront about the why and them having no intention of listing with me.

No fee

It's free 

Comparative Market Analysis takes time and due consideration. I usually will not pursue a listing if I feel that I can not sell it. If I doubt the value of the listing, I will usually pass. Sellers rarely are realistic concerning the asking price of their home because of the emotions that we can't afford as professionals. Give them the proof with a CMA and you are still hitting the wall. In the past I have suggested that the seller get an appraisal for their home. The cost is about the same for the realtor or the seller. We typically have a good idea of the best price for the property before we approach the seller.

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington  Comparable Market Analysis are Free No I do not charge for them ....I know people who do but I would never

Depends on the type, for RE they are easy and free, for Forest/Timber, they take more time and are expensive.

No ...I never have Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington ....I don't actually go on many of these unless they have already decided to go with me ...

Great question!

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington I do provide them with Market Snapshot on regular interval. Free? Yes, for sure. If I don't, someone else.

I don't charge a fee and I don't advertise that I do comps randomly.  I only do them when I have a listing appointment.

The CMA is part of my listing presentation and I don't leave it with the Seller when I leave. If I do list the Home I give the Sellers a copy of the CMA.

Paul,
I use my own proprietary method that isn’t a CMA. I can do it quickly and it is free. Sellers love it.

Never charge for that; it is one of the many ways we gain trust and acceptance.

always, always, always free.....

 Good Thursday morning Paul. There is that old saying come from contribution. There's a lot of real estate agents that give out free CMA's.

Always free.

Never have, but we really should, if it's well done.

The CMA is a freebie, and an opportunity to meet with a potentail buyer or seller.

Paul, I avoid to provide CMA to seller. Good question.

People do not shop for realtors. They want someone who can sell the home at the price they demand. What you throw in can be a tie breaker.

I do not charge a fee, but also do not provide a CMA.

What I do provide is a CIS Score that is well received as a viable evaluation alternative, and keeps me out of the pile.

Start charging a fee and then report back to us on how well it turns out for you.