Finding Comps through Unconventional Means

[Zach Melson]

Hi guys, 

I am curious how you find (residential )comps in a neighborhood that does not have many recently sold properties (residential)..

-Does anyone use the Zillow home estimator (Or any other web estimator for that matter).? I've been told from an agent the algorithm the site uses for the estimate can be pretty far off.. 

 -How much stock do you take in the appraised value of the home if available on the county website?

-Any other tricks I am overlooking to comp a property that is easily accessible?

I know I can ask an agent, however, I am trying to do this without one currently so trying to throw that suggestion out the window!