What is an ARV calculator?+
ARV stands for After Repair Value — what a property will be worth once renovations are complete. An ARV calculator pulls comparable sales (comps) from the surrounding area and estimates the post-rehab market value. FreeDealCalc's ARV calculator, powered by Freddie and backed by Rentcast comp data, gives you a defensible ARV number you can use for offers, lender conversations, and your full deal score.
Is the ARV calculator actually free?+
Yes. Anyone can run unlimited ARV checks at no cost. Free registered users get 2 lifetime Rentcast lookups for verified comp data. Investor and Pro subscribers get higher monthly Rentcast allowances. No competitor combines free AI deal analysis, comp-backed ARV, and document generation in one tool at no cost.
Where does the comp data come from?+
Freddie pulls comps from Rentcast, which aggregates active and sold listings from MLS feeds and county records nationwide. Rentcast is a paid data provider that we maintain a Foundation plan with — and we cache comp results for 30 days to keep the tool free for users while keeping our data costs sustainable. The comp logic prioritizes recent sales (last 90 days), similar square footage, similar bed/bath count, and proximity (within 1 mile when possible).
How is this different from Zillow Zestimate?+
Zestimate is an automated valuation for the current condition of the property, not the post-renovation value. ARV is what the property will sell for AFTER you renovate. The two numbers can be 30-50% different on a distressed property. Freddie's ARV calculator estimates renovated value using comparable sold properties, which is the number that matters for flip and BRRRR math.
Can I override the ARV if I have my own number?+
Yes. Tell Freddie your ARV number directly and he uses it. Many experienced flippers prefer their own market knowledge over algorithmic ARV — Freddie respects that. The Rentcast comp pull is there for users who want a third-party data point or who are looking at a market they don't know cold.
Do I need an account to use the ARV calculator?+
No account is required to estimate ARV and see a deal score. A free account unlocks 2 Rentcast lookups for hard comp data, the Score Certificate generator, and saves your deals to a dashboard.