How to find out property value without ordering an appraisal

[Justin Young]

Aloha BP!

I'm curious to find out what the value is for my investment property without having to pay for an appraisal in case the value is too low for a refi then it becomes wasted money. Not sure how accurate zillow's estimate is when I view my property on there. Thanks in advance.

[Jon Hollingsworth]

I try to specialize in a small area and a specific price point range, that way I know what a house in that specific area looks like in the A-G price range. I'm CONSTANTLY looking at the MLS for that area and price range to hone my skills. I even have my wife go thru and cover up the price and let me try to guess. Silly I know but it works lol. I can typically guess really, really close. Obviously that number for you in Hawaii would be drastically more but you get the idea.