Often abbreviated ARV. The market value a property would sell for on the MLS after all repairs and updates are completed. ARV is the foundation of every cash offer — investors estimate it from recent comparable sales of fully-renovated homes in the same neighborhood.
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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