How can I tell what my house will appraise for?

How can I tell what my house will appraise for?

Contact a local real estate agent and ask if he can perform a comparative market analysis. This is an evaluation of similar homes in your neighborhood that have recently sold to determine a possible price for your home. Some agents provide this service free.

Does Zillow count owner views?

In the “Views” counter at the top right corner of Zillow home details pages, the count is incremented with each page view, regardless of whether the person viewing the page is the owner.

Do Zillow views mean anything?

Views mean nothing. On the plus side, all of those lookie-loos are doing their browsing online and not actually coming to your house. Views mean nothing.

What does the red dot mean on Zillow?

This home is currently FOR SALE

What does GREY mean on Trulia?

Throughout Trulia, there are home listings that may appear green or gray on the screen. Green listings mean that these listings have not been viewed, while gray listings have already been seen.

What does it mean when a house is listed off market?

Off market real estate is a term used to describe properties that are for sale or have already been sold without any advertising on the MLS or public knowledge.

What is a red foreclosure?

The thing to keep in mind when searching Zillow for foreclosures is this: RED = “For Sale” BLUE = “Not for Sale”.

Why are toilets taped shut?

The tape is because they don’t want you to take a dump in the toilet when the water is shutoff and the property is winterized. The property has been winterized to prevent the pipes from freezing when the temperature drops. They don’t want you to use the plumbing.

Why are some foreclosures cash only?

When a property is listed as “cash only” it means that it doesn’t qualify for a loan, for one or several reasons. Properties must pass an inspection done by an appraiser hired by a mortgage lender, and if problems are evident and the home fails inspection no lender will use the property as collateral for a loan.

What does cash offers only mean?

A cash offer is an all-cash bid, meaning a homebuyer wants to purchase the property without a mortgage loan or other financing. These offers are often more attractive to sellers, as they mean no buyer financing fall-through risk and, usually, a faster closing time.

What does it mean when a house for sale says cash only?

What Does CASH ONLY Mean? Buyers may be able to pay CASH for a property. While a cash buyer may purchase a cash only property, a cash only property can ONLY be purchased with cash! A buyer who needs to borrow money, obtain a mortgage, will not be able to buy a CASH ONLY property.