You'll get actual sales prices for
similar nearby properties that have sold recently, not asking prices or unreliable estimated values.
Not exact matches
A CMA pulls data about
nearby properties with
similar or the same characteristics as the home you want to buy.
They compare the
property to
nearby recent sales of
similar houses — square footage, condition, site (nicer views are worth more), quality of construction, and both desirable and undesirable features that affect the
property marketability if the lender has to foreclose and sell.
If a neighborhood has recently seen several distressed homes sold, the value of
nearby similar properties can be negatively affected.
Otherwise, consider checking out El Nido Mahogany resort which is a
similar property located
nearby.
The ingredients for confusion and deceit were present in that there was fraudulent conduct by the borrower, says Robert Highmore, head of London
property litigation at Charles Russell LLP: «The premises were not clearly identifi ed by signage, there were
similar premises
nearby also controlled by the borrower, insufficient details of the
property were entered on the mortgage application form and arrangements for inspection were made relatively informally over the telephone.»
The definition of comparable
properties is homes
nearby which are
similar in size, age and condition to the subject
property.
Even a fully rehabbed, beautiful house in immaculate condition can only be priced as high as the market will allow — if seven
similar houses
nearby (in the exact same condition) are for sale at a certain price, you can't magically sell yours for a significantly higher price than those seven
properties.
You note some higher comps, which is comforting, but check it out thoroughly on Craigs List, Padmapper, calling For Rent signs, talking to
nearby tenants in
similar properties, etc..
What are the
nearby and recent comps for
similar properties?
To set the right price, we'll need to compare your
property to
similar properties nearby that have recently sold.
The most important factor is a breakdown of «comparables» —
nearby homes or
properties that have sold recently and are
similar in size and features to the home being appraised.
Appraisal A written justification of the price paid for a
property, primarily based on an analysis of comparable sales of
similar homes
nearby.
Comparable Sales Recent sales of
similar properties in
nearby areas and used to help determine the market value of a
property.
When pulling comps, use
nearby sold
properties from the last six months with
similar square footage and other specifications.
These include the condition of the rest of the house, the value of
similar homes
nearby, and the rate at which
property values are changing in the surrounding area.
Couldn't you ignore the Zestimate and just use Zillow's
property info and
similar sold
properties nearby to calculate your own comps?
Mandell says determine the right price by finding out how the
property compares to
similar homes
nearby, called «comps.»