How to find good comps in Kansas City, MO.

How to find good comps in Kansas City, MO.

Real Estate Investor · Miami, FL · Member since 2016 · 5 posts · 3 votes



I'm interested in buying properties to rehab and rent in Kansas City. Where can I find good comps, other than a real estate agent, Zillow, Redfin, Trulia and Realtor.com?

Is there a county source or other free website to find comps?
I looked on the Jackson County Property Search page, but I was not able to find information on recently sold properties.

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Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
6y

@Charlie J. Bendana

Find a local agent to help they are able to pull comps.

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  • Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    6y

    @Charlie J. Bendana

    Find a local agent to help they are able to pull comps.

  • Real Estate Broker · Kansas City Metro · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    6y
    Originally posted by @Charlie J. Bendana:



    I'm interested in buying properties to rehab and rent in Kansas City. Where can I find good comps, other than a real estate agent, Zillow, Redfin, Trulia and Realtor.com?

    Is there a county source or other free website to find comps?
    I looked on the Jackson County Property Search page, but I was not able to find information on recently sold properties.

     An agent that can pull local comps is your best bet as Caleb says. That or Zillow.

  • Real Estate Broker · Portland, OR · Member since 2019 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    6y

    I would go with an agent also.  Of course, you may have to give him the opportunity to make money.

    Nothing against ZIllow, Redfin, etc. but they are highly automated and just go for ZIPcode, price, sqft.  They do not account for places with/without view, near to a school, in good/bad shape, etc.

  • Investor · NV and CA · Member since 2016 · 373 posts · 227 votes
    6y

    @Charlie J. Bendana- You should cross-check any comps an agent gives you by pulling comps from a title agency.  First American Title offers a service called MyFirstAm which gives you free comps.  Just remember to use them for your title insurance when you close on a property so you can keep the service.  

    I don't work for, or receive any compensation from First American.  

  • Mike D'ArrigoPro Member
    Turn key provider · San Jose, CA · Member since 2010 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    6y

    @Charlie J. Bendana Zillow, Redfin, Trulia and Realtor.com are not good comps. They are merely automated estimates and are often way off. If you want real comps, you need an agent.

  • Charlie J. BendanaPro Member
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    Real Estate Investor · Miami, FL · Member since 2016 · 5 posts · 3 votes
    6y

    Thanks, everyone, for your input. Very much appreciated.

    It was all very helpful!!

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