What drives the price
Recent sales in your building. DLD registers every sale, so the prices similar units achieved in recent months are the strongest reference.
The unit itself. Size, floor, view, layout and condition all move the price. A renovated unit with a good view can sit well above the building average, while one that needs work can sit below it.
Demand. The number of buyers looking for this type of property right now, and the share who pay in cash, affects both price and speed.
Your timeline. If you need to sell by a certain date, that shapes which buyers and which price make sense.
How we prepare a valuation
- You send the building, size, bedrooms, floor, condition and your timeline.
- We check recent transactions in your building and nearby.
- We compare that with what cash buyers on our list are looking for.
- We call you and discuss a price range to start from.
A valuation does not commit you to sell.
Valuation versus a cash proposal
A valuation tells you where your property stands in the market. A cash proposal is a concrete price from a buyer who pays from their own funds. The two are often different. A cash proposal is usually below a listing price, because the buyer offers a faster decision with no bank involved. Knowing your valuation first helps you judge any proposal you receive. Read how a cash proposal works, or compare the routes in cash buyer or public listing.
Sales valuation and official valuation
| Type | By | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sellova sales valuation | Sellova (CARPE DIEM REAL ESTATE L.L.C) | deciding on a price before a sale | based on the property information and market data we review |
| Bank valuation | the buyer's bank | approving a mortgage | ordered by the bank when the buyer uses a mortgage |
| DLD valuation services | DLD or registered valuers | formal purposes | for mortgages, courts or other formal needs |
Our valuation is a sales valuation. It helps you decide on a price, and it does not replace a formal valuation by a registered valuer, which you may need for a mortgage or court proceedings. If the buyer uses a mortgage, their bank orders its own valuation. DLD also offers valuation services. We work across the UAE, and for a property outside Dubai the valuation follows the rules of that emirate.
Ask for a valuation
Give us the building, size and condition, and we will call you. A valuation does not commit you to sell.
Frequently asked questions
What data do you use?
We use registered transactions in your building and the surrounding area, the size, layout and condition of your unit, current demand from cash buyers and your timeline.
Does a valuation commit me to sell?
No. A valuation is information for your decision. You choose whether to sell, when and at what price.
Why can a cash proposal be lower than a valuation?
A cash buyer offers a faster decision with no bank approval, and in return a cash proposal is usually below a listing price. The valuation shows where the market stands; the proposal shows what a cash buyer will pay now.
Does it replace an official valuer?
No. Our valuation is a sales valuation to help you set a price. For formal purposes, such as a mortgage or court proceedings, you need a valuation by a registered valuer.
How long does it take?
It depends on the documents, the property and the information available. We confirm the next steps after reviewing your case.