MAO Calculator

MAO = ARV × buyer % − repairs − your fee

Property

Address

After-repair value (ARV)

What it sells for fixed up, from 3+ recent sold comps.

Seller's asking price

Leave blank if you don't know it yet.

Repairs

Square feet

sq ft

Condition

Quick estimate:

Repair estimate used in MAO

Rates are national averages; local costs vary a lot. Replace with a walkthrough or contractor number when you have one.

Your numbers

Buyer's % of ARV

70% is the standard rule. Hot markets can go 75–80%.

Your assignment fee

What you add on top when you assign the contract to your buyer.

Negotiation room for your opening offer

% below MAO

Start low so you have room to come up and still land at or under MAO.

Call notes

Example numbers are loaded so you can see how it works. Type over them with a real property. This is a quick screen for making offers, not an appraisal; check repairs and comps before you sign.