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Broker Opinion of Value Gap Calculator

Sellers hire brokers for BOV; buyers underwrite independently. The gap drives negotiation. This calculator sizes it and expresses as % of value.

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Gap as % of underwriting

14.13%

Gap $

$1,300,000

Midpoint

$9,850,000

How the math works

Gap = BOV − underwriting. Expressed as % to standardize across deal sizes.

Meet in middle if both sides stretch. Buyer provides NOI evidence + underwriting assumptions; seller provides comp support + market view. Data-driven negotiations close gaps.

How to Use

  1. Enter seller BOV.
  2. Enter buyer underwritten value.
  3. Read gap and % of value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does gap exist?

Broker BOVs tend aggressive — optimistic rents, compressed caps, bullish market view. Buyers underwrite on in-place NOI with conservative caps. 5-15% gap common in normal markets; 15-25% in rising-rate.

How to close gap?

Aggressive buyer underwriting discovers value-add upside. Seller price reduction or creative financing (seller note, earn-out). Stale listings (90+ days) signal overpriced and close gap via time.

When to walk?

If gap >20% after negotiation and seller won't budge, walk. Paying BOV-level pricing leaves no margin for error — you're betting on hope.

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