Where to get Comps - Newbie from Santa Monica, CA

[Rodrigo Donoso]

Hi All,

Where can I get good comps for a property?  Is realtor.com, using the "recently sold" filter a good source? Or is an agent the best way to do it?

I want to avoid having a listing agent give me the best comps and leave out less desirable properties. Also, being able to run the comps myself would save lots of time.

Thanks,
Rodrigo

[Juan Rodriguez]

Hi Rodrigo,

Both options are good. Option one, use recently sold from a Real Estate sit. However, often things aren't always what they seem on some sites. Option two, get an agent to do this for you. A good agent will provide the most similar comps available. Plus, building a relationship with an agent never hurts.

Best,

Juan