Why AI Might Be Getting Your Home’s Value Wrong

We’re in an era where artificial intelligence can write poems, drive cars, and yes—even estimate your home’s value. It’s impressive tech. And as someone who leverages AI tools every day, (Ai made this picture) I can tell you they have their place.

But I can also tell you this: AI can absolutely get your home’s value wrong.

I’m Austin, a local realtor who’s been through hundreds of transactions, market shifts, and neighborhood evolutions. I use AI daily—but I don’t rely on it blindly. Because when it comes to pricing your home, AI is a tool, not a replacement for expertise.

Here’s what sellers need to know:

1. AI Can’t Walk Through Your House

AI doesn’t know you replaced every window last year, or that your backyard was professionally landscaped with a full irrigation system. It also can’t see your dated popcorn ceilings or that musty smell coming from the basement.

AI can only pull from public data. It’s reading square footage, lot size, and bed/bath counts—but it’s not accounting for condition, layout, flow, curb appeal, or even smells (yes, smells can kill a deal).That’s where experience matters.

2. It Misses Micro-Market Nuances

Real estate is hyper-local. One side of the street might have a completely different vibe or school district than the other. AI doesn’t always catch that.

I live and breathe these neighborhoods. I know which side of town is heating up, where inventory is tight, and which streets always pull a premium. AI? It’s just crunching zip codes and MLS data.

3. AI Doesn’t Understand the “Why” Behind Sales

Was that comp down the street a divorce sale? A corporate relocation? A bidding war between out-of-state buyers?

AI can’t answer those questions—it just records the price. I dig into the why behind each sale so you’re not basing your home’s value on an outlier or a fluke.

4. The Market Moves Faster Than the Data

Interest rates jump. Buyer demand shifts. School starts. A major employer announces layoffs or expansion. These real-time dynamics influence value—but AI models can lag behind.

I’m talking to lenders, buyers, and inspectors every week. I combine that insight with AI trend data to give you a clearer, current view of what your home is worth.

5. It Can Give False Confidence—or Unnecessary Panic

The biggest danger? Sellers who see a high online estimate and overprice—or those who see a low one and assume they can’t sell.

In both cases, AI is costing you money.

The Bottom Line: Use AI + Expert Insight

I believe in using technology to our advantage. I use AI to analyze patterns, track pricing shifts, and forecast trends. But when it comes to actually pricing your home, I also bring boots-on-the-ground knowledge, buyer psychology, and local context.

If you’re thinking of selling, don’t go it alone—or rely on a number spit out by a machine. Let’s walk through your home together, look at the data, and build a smart pricing strategy that blends the best of AI and experience.

Reach out any time. I’d love to help.

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Austin | EA Group | Keller Williams