After-Repair Value Calculator
Finance Finance Ops Data Analyst Real Estate
The prompt
Estimate ARV for a distressed property purchase or renovation project.
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Steps: 1) Research market values for renovated comps 2) Calculate weighted average 3) Apply conservative discount 5-15% 4) Estimate total repair cost 5) Calculate profit 6) Determine break-even returns 7) Scenario test +/- 10%
Output: ARV analysis, profit estimate, risk-adjusted returns, go/no-go recommendation. Why this works
Disciplined ARV prevents overleveraging on speculative deals. Scenario testing protects capital.
Risks & review
Underestimating repair costs is common. Build 15-20% contingency and use market-based ARV.