I would treat the gap as a signal, not a shortcut.
The value gap is one of the most useful things to watch right now. In Pompano Beach, FL, the median estimated value was $367,000 last month while the typical sold price reached $425,000, and that difference tells me buyers still need to stay grounded.
The median estimated value was $367,000 last month. That is a solid starting point, but I would not treat it as the final answer when recent sales are landing at $425,000.
This is the kind of gap that tells me expectations have to be managed carefully. It keeps buyers from assuming a home is overpriced just because the estimate is lower, and it keeps sellers from relying on a model number alone.
Compare the estimate to the sold pace. Keep your decision tied to what homes are actually closing for. In Pompano Beach, FL, I would use that gap to stay disciplined, not to rush.
