Comparisons · Methodology v1.0

Category weights

The five comparison categories and what each one measures.

CategoryWhat it measures
Price & valueAsking price relative to what the property offers on the facts available.
LocationBorough or municipality context: access, amenities, typical demand patterns.
ConditionApparent physical state, from age, described features and any inspection data you supplied.
Investment potentialEquity potential, carrying costs and resale characteristics.
Risk profileIdentified risk factors. In a comparison this category is scored so that fewer identified risks scores HIGHER, keeping every category pointing the same direction.

Note

Set a category to 0% to remove it from the ranking completely. MARA shows you how many of the five categories are active before you run the comparison.