Pricing a property is the most consequential skill a real estate agent has — and a disciplined method for doing it is rarely taught. A CMA is not a Zestimate printout or an average of three active listings. It’s a market-based analysis that requires the right comparable sales, logical adjustments, and the ability to defend every number you put in front of a client.

This course teaches the complete CMA process from the ground up. You’ll learn how to select comparable sales based on genuine similarity rather than price targets, how to make adjustments that reflect what the market is actually telling you, and how to present a price recommendation that holds up under scrutiny — from sellers, from buyers, and from the appraisal.

If you’ve ever second-guessed your pricing, struggled to explain your number to a skeptical seller, or watched a deal fall apart because the CMA didn’t hold up, this course gives you the methodology to get it right.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What a CMA actually is — and what it isn’t
  • How to select comparable sales based on market behavior, not convenience
  • How to make adjustments that are logical, consistent, and well-supported
  • How to use active and pending listings properly without anchoring your price to them
  • How to present your pricing recommendation with clarity and confidence
  • How to handle sellers who challenge your number with data, not pressure

CE Hours: 3 | Credit Type: Elective | Price: $30

Course Content

Before You Begin
Start Here
CMA Basics
What Is a CMA and Why It Matters
What Is a CMA?
CMA vs. Appraisal vs. Automated Valuation
The Agent’s Pricing Role
Why CMA Skills Are Undervalued
Common CMA Pitfalls
Real Consequences of Weak Pricing
The Business Case for CMA Excellence
CMA Basics Summary
1 Quiz
CMA Basics Quiz
Setting Up Your CMA
Setting Up Your CMA
Define the Market Area
Document the Subject Property
A Note on Gross Living Area
Establish Your Sales Timeframe
Understanding Listing Status
Selecting Comparable Sales
How Many Comps Do You Need?
Case Study — Which Is the Best Comp?
CMA Setup Checklist
Final Quizzes
Final Exam
Course Evaluation — Mastering The CMA