# Coquitlam Home Evaluation (Free Equity Map) > Free comp-backed home evaluation for Coquitlam, Port Moody and Tri-Cities owners. Net sale value + move-up ceiling in 24 hours. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/home-evaluation/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Coquitlam Home Evaluation · Step 1 of the Move-Up Protocol ## See what your Coquitlam home would sell for today — free Equity Map from Craig. I'll send you both — your true net sale value and your real next-home ceiling — within one business day. Comp-backed. Mortgage payout, commission, legal and PTT included. No Zestimate guesswork. Whether you're searching 'sell my home Coquitlam' or 'Coquitlam home evaluation,' the answer starts the same way — with an honest read on today's local price. 24-hour turnaround No obligation, no auto-list Real comps, not algorithms Already know your move? [Book a 20-min strategy call instead →](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Start my Equity Map](#lead-form) Free · 24-hour turnaround ## Get my Equity Map A one-page document with your net sale value, true available equity, and real next-home ceiling. Personally prepared by Craig. **5.0** on [34+ verified Google reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Craig+Johnston+The+Macnabs+Royal+LePage+Coquitlam) Top 1% Greater Vancouver Team Ranking Medallion Club Team Member Team Member Since 2021 5.0 · 34+ Verified Google Reviews Top 2% Royal LePage Nationally Source: Royal LePage internal rankings & Craig's verified Google Business Profile. Updated July 2026. Coquitlam market snapshot · June 2026 ## Where the market sits *right now*. $1.64M Detached HPI benchmark · Coquitlam **~599** active detached listings city-wide $1.02M Townhome median · Coquitlam Burke Mountain townhomes track higher at **$1.09M** 43 days Average days on market · Coquitlam-wide Homes that **actually sold** moved in ~22 days 98.9% Percentage of original price · Coquitlam-wide Sellers are pricing close to where buyers will pay Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) MLS® Home Price Index & monthly stats package, **June 2026 release**. Last refreshed **July 3, 2026**. For the full picture, read the [Coquitlam market update](/real-estate-market-update/) or [home value trends](/coquitlam-home-value-trends/). Zoom in by neighbourhood ## City-wide is one number. Your *neighbourhood* is a different one. Recent typical price ranges across six Tri-Cities pockets — detached, townhome, condo. Your specific home will sit somewhere inside (or outside) these bands depending on lot, layout, year built, condition, and the exact street within the catchment. [### Burke Mountain Detached$1.7M – $2.8M Townhome$1.1M – $1.5M Condo$700K – $1.0M Burke Mountain valuation June 2026](/whats-my-home-worth-burke-mountain/) [### Westwood Plateau Detached$1.8M – $3.0M Townhome$1.0M – $1.4M Condo$650K – $900K Westwood Plateau valuation June 2026](/whats-my-home-worth-westwood-plateau/) [### Heritage Mountain Detached$2.0M – $3.5M Townhome$1.1M – $1.5M Condo$700K – $950K Heritage Mountain valuation June 2026](/whats-my-home-worth-heritage-mountain/) [### Coquitlam Town Centre Detached$1.8M – $3.0M Townhome$900K – $1.3M Condo$550K – $1.1M Town Centre valuation June 2026](/whats-my-home-worth-coquitlam-town-centre/) [### Eagle Ridge Detached$1.5M – $2.5M Townhome$950K – $1.3M Condo$600K – $850K Eagle Ridge valuation June 2026](/whats-my-home-worth-eagle-ridge/) [### Burquitlam Detached$1.5M – $2.5M Townhome$1.0M – $1.4M Condo$650K – $1.0M Burquitlam valuation June 2026](/whats-my-home-worth-burquitlam/) Ranges represent **typical recent sales for the neighbourhood as a whole**, not guarantees for any specific property. Two homes one block apart can trade $200K–$400K apart based on lot, condition, year built, layout, and view. Source: GVR® MLS® comparable sales analysis, June 2026. For an exact number on your address, [request your free Equity Map](#hero-title). Quick answer ### What is a Coquitlam home evaluation? A Coquitlam home evaluation is a REALTOR®-prepared estimate of what your home would sell for in today’s local market — based on recent comparable sales, condition, lot, and location, not on a generic algorithm. Online estimates like Zestimate or HouseSigma use machine-learned models against data they don’t have full access to; a real evaluation reconciles those with active listings, sold comparables, and the specific micro-market your property sits in. Craig delivers Coquitlam evaluations as an **Equity Map** — three numbers (net sale value, true available equity, realistic next-home ceiling) on a one-page brief, free, no obligation, usually within one business day. What lands in your inbox ## Three numbers, one page, written for the move you're actually making. A list price doesn't help you make a decision. What you actually need is the difference between today's net sale value, your real available equity, and the ceiling on your next home. Here's what's on the sheet. 01 ### Today's Net Sale Value A comp-backed range — high case, mid case, low case — built from homes that actually sold (not just listed) in your catchment in the last 60–90 days. 02 ### True Available Equity Net of mortgage payout, real estate commission, legal, staging budget, and the three to five items the pre-listing inspector almost always catches. 03 ### Real Next-Home Ceiling The actual purchase price you can support — Property Transfer Tax, closing costs, and overlap-month carrying costs included. At today's rates. How it works ## Three steps. One business day. No spreadsheet panic. 01 ### You submit the form Address, property type, timing, contact. Two minutes. No mortgage broker handoff, no auto-listing trigger. 02 ### Craig builds the comp set I pull your real comps personally — same catchment, same layout class, last 90 days. Then I drive by your block and price-test the range against current active inventory. 03 ### You get the Equity Map A 15-minute call (in person, video, or phone — your choice) plus a one-page PDF with all three numbers and the assumptions behind them. The sheet that ends up on the fridge. Decision-acceleration tool ## Run the rough math right now. A starting-point calculation so you can stop arguing about the down-payment number at the kitchen table. The Equity Map (above) replaces these rough numbers with comp-backed ones — but if you want a same-screen estimate first, here's the ballpark. Estimated current value Approximate mortgage balance Target purchase price Rough numbers are fine. Calculation assumes 5% all-in selling cost (commission, legal, staging) and 3% PTT/closing on the next purchase. Updates automatically. Estimated equity after sale $— Net sale price minus mortgage, commission, legal, and 1% staging. Move-up gap to cover $— Target purchase + PTT/closing minus your equity. This is the cash gap or new mortgage delta. Effective down-payment ratio —% Your equity divided by target purchase. Most lenders want 20%+ to skip mortgage default insurance. For accurate numbers — including overlap-month carrying costs, bridge financing, and current-rate stress test — request the full Equity Map at the top of this page. ![Recently sold Coquitlam detached — Mason Avenue](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mason-Ave-3382-Coquitlam-Jordan-Macnab-12-scaled.jpg) Recently represented · Mason Avenue, Coquitlam ![Recently sold Coquitlam home — Mounce Drive](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mounce-Dr-1246-Coquitlam-Jordan-Macnab-9-scaled.jpg) Recently represented · Mounce Drive, Coquitlam ![Craig Johnston, REALTOR® — at the kitchen table walking through a valuation](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC0965-scaled.jpg) Done by the realtor, not an algorithm ### The valuation is reviewed by me personally — and reflects the comparables sold this month, not last quarter. Automated value tools lag the market by 30–90 days. In a moving Coquitlam market, that's enough to mis-price by 5–8%. Every evaluation I send out is sense-checked against this week's accepted offers across the Tri-Cities — and against the move you're actually planning. Why most evaluations are wrong ## A bad value assumption quietly creates expensive decisions. Most sellers don't make poor moves because they're careless. They make them because they started with the wrong number. Four ways that goes sideways: #### Overpriced, then chased the market down You list high "to test it." Two weeks of no traffic, you reduce, buyers smell a stale listing, you reduce again. Final sale price ends up below what an accurate launch would have produced. #### Underpriced without a launch strategy "Price low to create competition" only works if the launch actually generates competition. Without a real marketing plan and showing schedule, low pricing just leaves money on the table. #### Move-up math built on a list price, not an equity number You assume your home is worth what your neighbour listed at and shop a $2.1M next home on that basis. Sale comes in $80K lighter, financing breaks, and the dependent transaction collapses. #### Forgot the closing-cost line items PTT on a $1.8M home in BC is over $34,000. Add commission, legal, moving, and overlap-month carrying costs and the "comfortable" budget evaporates. The Equity Map prices all of these in. What clients say ## 5.0 stars across 34+ verified Google reviews. Three that speak to pricing strategy specifically. ★★★★★ > "Craig sold my property in just 6 days, which is an incredible feat. After receiving one offer, he quickly reconnected with all the other realtors who had viewed the property, and before I knew it, we had multiple offers — all over asking price." Heather Fox Seller · August 2024 · Google Review ★★★★★ > "We received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities: no subject to sale and achieving our price. We took the home off the market over Christmas, but behind the scenes Craig continued working. When we re-listed in January, it sold in just three days to buyers he had been nurturing — at the price we wanted." Jim Turnbull Sold + Bought · June 2026 · Google Review ★★★★★ > "Craig is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. His approach is clear, data-driven and resulted in multiple offers for our sale." Robert Shin Seller · July 2025 · Google Review ★★★★★ > "We had a fantastic experience working with Craig on the purchase of our first home in Coquitlam. He was incredibly friendly and responsive, always quick to answer our messages and questions. Throughout the process, he took the time to walk us through each step so my partner and I always knew exactly what was going on and what to expect next. Craig also gave us honest, helpful opinions on properties we were considering, which really helped guide us toward a place we love. On top of that, he connected us with a great broker and lawyer, making the whole process feel seamless. We're so happy in our new home and couldn't have done it without him. Highly recommend Craig to anyone buying a home!" Rohit & Georgie First-Time Buyers · July 2026 · Google Review [Read all 34+ reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/search?q=Craig+Johnston+REALTOR+Coquitlam+reviews) Meet Craig ## Sixty seconds with the person *preparing your Equity Map*. Intro · 60 sec ![Craig Johnston, REALTOR® — 60-second introduction video thumbnail](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hVbqvBg_1kM/hqdefault.jpg) ![Craig Johnston, REALTOR® serving Coquitlam, Burke Mountain and the Tri-Cities](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC1119-1-scaled.jpg) About the person preparing your Equity Map ## Craig Johnston, REALTOR® Craig has lived on Burke Mountain for nine years and has been a licensed REALTOR® with The MACNABS at Royal LePage Elite West, focused almost exclusively on the Tri-Cities. He prepares every Equity Map personally — not handed off to a junior team member, not auto-generated — because pricing strategy is where most move-up moves quietly succeed or quietly fail. His approach is data-first: real comparable sales, real net math, and an honest read on the local micro-market your home sits in. If your number doesn't support the move you're hoping to make, he'll tell you that too — before you've committed to a decision you'd want to take back. - Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® - Medallion Club Team Member (since 2021) - President's Club Team Member - Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide - 9+ year Burke Mountain resident - BCFSA Licence V99960 [Read Craig's full bio →](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) Or call direct: [604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Common questions ## Before you fill out the form. How is your evaluation different from a Zestimate or online estimate? Online estimates use a generic algorithm against MLS data they don't have full access to. My evaluation is built on a real comp set — homes in your specific catchment, with your specific layout class, that actually sold (not just listed) in the last 60–90 days. I also account for your mortgage payout, commission, legal, staging and pre-listing inspector items so the number you see is your true net equity, not a list price. What does "same business day" actually mean? Submit the form before 4pm Pacific on a business day, you'll have a personal call or video call with me before end of day. The full one-page Equity Map document follows within 24 hours. Do I have to be ready to sell to request this? No. Most of the families I do this for are 6–18 months out from a move. Knowing your real numbers early is the point — that's how you avoid making decisions on assumptions. Is this really free? Yes. There's no fee, no obligation, and you don't sign anything to receive it. If you decide to list later, that's a separate conversation. What information do you actually need from me? Address, property type, rough timing, and the best way to reach you. If you want a more accurate move-up ceiling, your approximate mortgage balance helps — but it's optional. What if I'm just curious — not actually planning to move? That's fine, and you should still know your number. Equity is one of the largest pieces of your household balance sheet; getting an accurate read on it once a year is good financial hygiene whether you move or not. ## If you're ready to dig deeper, *start here*. Six pages most homeowners read before they request their Equity Map. Each one answers a different piece of the move-up puzzle. [Move-up ### The Coquitlam move-up guide The full playbook for selling your current home and buying the next one without overlap stress. Read the guide](/coquitlam-move-up-guide/) [Sellers ### Already decided to sell? How a Coquitlam listing actually gets prepped, priced and marketed — start to close. See the seller process](/sell-your-home-in-coquitlam/) [Choosing a REALTOR® ### How to choose a Coquitlam realtor The questions to ask, the credentials that matter, and the red flags to walk away from. Read the criteria](/best-realtor-in-coquitlam/) [Numbers ### Run a mortgage scenario Plug in price, down payment and rate to see your real monthly payment before you request the full Equity Map. Open the calculator](/coquitlam-mortgage-calculator/) [Where to buy ### Where to buy in Coquitlam Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Heritage Mountain, Port Moody — which one fits your move? Compare neighbourhoods](/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/) [Neighbourhood ### Burke Mountain market guide A 9+ year Burke Mountain resident's read on schools, streets, builders and pricing dynamics. Read the pillar](/burke-mountain-homes/) By Tri-Cities City ### Closer to a Port Moody, PoCo, or Belcarra home? If your home sits in one of these cities, get a read built specifically on your local catchment instead of the broader Coquitlam math. [**Port Coquitlam** Citadel · Riverside · Mary Hill →](/port-coquitlam-home-evaluation/) [**Port Moody** Heritage Woods · Klahanie · Inlet →](/port-moody-home-evaluation/) [**Belcarra & Anmore** Waterfront · acreage · Indian Arm →](/belcarra-home-evaluation/) Ready when you are ## One form. One business day. Two accurate numbers. No spam. No auto-list. No pressure. Just the cleanest read on your equity and your move-up ceiling that you'll get this year. [Get My Equity Map](#hero-title) [Book a 20-Min Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) **5.0** across 34+ Google reviews **Top 1% Team** — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® 47+ years in the Tri-Cities Or call direct: [604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) [Get my Equity Map](#lead-form) [604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Tri-Cities monthly ## Get the honest Tri-Cities market read, monthly. June 2026 Coquitlam detached HPI is $1,649,000, -4.8% YoY. What that means for your buy or sell decision — without the salesy fluff. 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