Introduction
House flipping can be a goldmine—if you get the numbers right. The biggest mistake flippers make? Relying on inaccurate home value estimates that fail to factor in renovations and property condition. Many investors turn to Zillow’s Zestimate, only to find it doesn’t account for the improvements that drive profit. That’s where AVM Optimizer comes in—a smarter tool designed to give house flippers an edge by delivering up to 30% more accurate valuations.
The Problem: Flippers Are Flying Blind with Outdated AVMs
Most Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) use basic property data—square footage, location, and sales history. But for house flippers, these estimates can be dangerously misleading because they ignore renovations and property upgrades. Zillow’s Zestimate, for example, might price a fully renovated home the same as a run-down fixer-upper next door.
This creates two major problems for flippers:
- Underpricing the Flip: Leaving money on the table by not factoring in renovation value.
- Overpaying for a Property: Buying a home based on an inflated AVM estimate, reducing potential profit.