I can use zillow to baseline properties but I am finding that it doeswnt have the ability to give me real values.For example, we have a very exclusive gated community where I live.

Yes, you can exclude a partial amount or percentage of the exclusion IF you qualify for one of the exemptions, which are usually something that is called an unforseen circumstance.

Will,I have a small construction management firm that works almost exclusively with private investors on RE development deals.

no agent has a monopoly on listings, unless its an exclusive office listing.

they get what's called an exclusive right to sell (hopefully) listing agreement.

I've spent a good period of my adult life in SE Asia and can attest that the Japanese do have the lowest mortgage rates in the world, but 2% it is not.

entering into an agency (agreement) with real estate broker that involves you as a buyer simply means that the broker is working on your behalf - meaning - you're the client and the sellers are customers.a broker or a sales agent that you enter into a buyers agency with simply give the broker of record an exclusive right to help you - you can't go off and close on real estate without them - for you, this type of arrangement is good because you have the piece of mind that the broker/agent works for you (you hope - even with agency sometimes agents get mixed up with this because it's the little things that make or break agency).as far as using an agent - they might be able to run comps for you, let you know certain things about a given area pertaining to rents, values, general info about the locale that may help you find the best for YOUR money.know this about co-ops - you're not buying real estate - you're buying shares and in return you obtain a proprietary lease to a unit which is owned by the corp.

In addition, on at least two past occasions, "cleared" checks were later rescinded by the bank.I require a minimal application fee of $10 per adult occupant to be submitted with the completed application in cash or a money order before I will process the application.

This time to create an exclusive purchase pool for my clients... and this is the exact approach I am using.

The rollover or once-in-a-lifetime options were replaced with the current per-sale exclusion amounts."