How to Navigate the Property Value Seller Report
The Property Value Seller Report by Lightstone is a robust tool designed to assist homeowners, estate agents, and property professionals in accurately understanding a property's current value and market positioning. This report, specific to an erf or unit, consolidates key data into a single, user-friendly document.
Key Sections of the Report
Property Details
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Legal address of the property
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Registered and cadastral land size
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Last recorded sales price and date
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Owner and Bond Details
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Registered owner's name and first six digits of their ID number
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Title deed number, marital status, and share percentage (if applicable)
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Bond amount, registering institution, registration date, and number
Users can choose to exclude this section from the report using the toggle button.
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Imagery and Area Measurement Tool
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Satellite image of the property, bordered to show estimated erf boundaries
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Interactive area measurement tool for roof size or other measurements
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Automated Valuation Details
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Estimated property value and valuation range from Lightstone’s AVM
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Suburb-based high, middle, and low valuations for context
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Click the information icon for further explanation of valuation confidence levels
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Municipal Valuation
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Municipal valuation amount
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Estimated monthly rates
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Valuation year and predominant property usage
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Comparable Analysis
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Visual representation of comparable sales in the area
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Includes comparable average sales price plotted on a map
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Option to customize the analysis further
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Transfer History
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Full record of the property’s past transactions
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Includes owner types, purchase dates, and sale values
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Street Transfer History
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Shows recent transactions along the same street
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Includes buyer/seller details, dates, addresses, and sales prices
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Age of Owners
Pie chart visualization of owners by age group:
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Pensioner (65+)
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Mature (50–64)
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Middle Aged (36–49)
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Youth/Adult (18–35)
Categories include Stable Owners, Recent Buyers, and Recent Sellers.
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Period of Ownership
Shows how long current and recently selling homeowners have held their properties:
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11+ years
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8–10 years
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5–7 years
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Under 5 years
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Amenities
Highlights nearby facilities with straight-line distances, including:
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Schools
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Police stations
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Hospitals
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Shopping centers
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Final Disclaimer
The report concludes with a disclaimer, clarifying the limitations and intended usage of the provided data.