How many home owners really know what their property is worth? Although many would venture a guess based on asking prices in the surrounding area, this is generally the ineffective way of determining a price for your house, especially if you are seriously thinking about selling. A professional property valuation will often reveal that many people overestimate the worth of their house based on emotional connection to the property. Worse yet, many people far underestimate the market value of their home.When getting a property valuation, it is important to make use of the services of a reputable real estate agent, or a certified valuator. A valuator simply spitballing a price can lead to the problems mentioned above, and one should be weary of such practices.