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Delaware Code Title 24. Professions and Occupations § 2931. Competitive market analysis (“CMA”)

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A competitive market analysis is not an appraisal.  A licensee may perform a competitive market analysis as part of providing real estate services.  However, a licensee shall not perform a competitive market analysis for the mortgagee on a property that is the subject of a signed agreement of sale.  A competitive market analysis as permitted under this chapter shall meet the following criteria:

(1) A competitive market analysis shall only be prepared for the following purposes:

a. An existing or potential seller or owner for the purpose of listing a property for sale or lease;  or

b. An existing or potential buyer or tenant for the purpose of purchasing or leasing a property for sale or lease;

(2) The following disclosure shall appear in at least a 12-point bold face type font and located immediately following the estimated market price:

“Notwithstanding any language to the contrary contained herein, this Competitive Market Analysis is NOT an appraisal of the market value for property and is not intended to be used for any legal purpose including approval of a mortgage loan, modification of a mortgage loan, divorce/property separation, estate settlement, bankruptcy proceedings or any other purpose where real estate value is needed.  If an appraisal is desired, the services of a licensed or certified appraiser must be obtained.”

(3) The competitive market analysis shall comply with the content requirements as provided in the rules and regulations.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 24. Professions and Occupations § 2931. Competitive market analysis (“CMA”) - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-24-professions-and-occupations/de-code-sect-24-2931/

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