Start Here: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

Before you decide where to buy or how much to invest in renovations, EC Real Estate Group runs a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). This is the cornerstone of our flipping strategy.

A CMA goes beyond just estimating a resale price. It gives you a full picture of the property’s potential—and just as importantly, the competition.

Here’s what we analyze:

• Recently Sold Properties: What similar homes actually sold for, condition and all.

• Active Listings: Your current competition. What are buyers seeing right now? Are you entering a saturated market?

• Pending Sales: What just went under contract—and how long did it take?

We also provide insights into CDOM—Consecutive Days on Market—which tells you how long a property has been actively listed without a break. Why is CDOM important?

• If sold homes had low CDOM, they likely moved quickly at a strong price.

• If active listings have high CDOM, it could signal overpricing, slow buyer activity, or market saturation.

• If pending homes went under contract fast, you may be looking at a hot pocket of demand.

This market timing data helps shape your renovation plans, pricing strategy, and even your resale timeline.

The Hidden Costs of Flipping a Home

Flipping isn’t just buying low and selling high. It’s knowing every cost between those two points. Commonly overlooked expenses include:

• Holding costs (property taxes, loan interest, utilities, insurance)

• Permit fees, inspections, and code compliance

• Closing costs on both ends

• Staging and marketing

• Capital gains taxes after the sale

We always remind investors: budget for taxes. If you profit from a flip within a year, it’s considered short-term and taxed as ordinary income—which can be a significant percentage of your profit.

Can You Use a 1031 Exchange?

A 1031 Exchange allows you to defer paying capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into another like-kind investment property. But here’s the catch: flips usually don’t qualify, because the IRS classifies them as inventory (short-term resale), not investment holdings.

However, if you're transitioning into buy-and-hold investing, or if your strategy shifts, this tool can become very useful. Speak with a qualified intermediary and tax professional to explore this option.

How EC Real Estate Group Helps Investors Succeed

We’re not your average real estate group. At EC Real Estate Group, we’re focused on helping our investors make strategic decisions backed by data and experience—not guesswork. Here's what you can expect:

• Accurate, investor-focused Comparative Market Analyses

• Real-time insight into active competition and market timing

• A clear breakdown of what to invest—and what to expect

• Access to vetted industry professionals for renovation, staging, and resale

• Support from acquisition through closing
  

  Let’s Talk Before You Swing a Hammer

  If you're planning to flip a property, don’t go in blind. Let EC Real Estate Group help you evaluate the numbers, understand the market, and build a strategy that aligns with your goals.

  ✅ Request a CMA
  ✅ Schedule a Flip Strategy Session

  You bring the vision—we’ll bring the data, experience, and insight to help you make informed decisions.