People use it for houses and neighborhoods like it is a clear well defined standard and I think that it is misleading and confusing.It is more accurately used for multifamily properties based on age and amenities as described here:http://www.crefcoa.com/property-classifications.html

I was successful in getting mine lowered because I brought in accurate/recent sales comps (and even an actual appraisal on one of them - though that's not generally required).  90% of the other people I watched were not successful because they didn't spend the time to research their position and merely brought in a Zillow printout showing that their house was supposedly worth less than it was being accessed for. 

Second your operating numbers seem to be extremely low: 7% Maintenance fee is not going to be anywhere close to accurate.  

Also, don't exoect that BP forums will be sufficient (or accurate) for your RE education.My favorite: Mike Cantu's "Don't GetVoted Off Real Estate Island".

This is more accurate than the tax records.

Unfortunately there isnt accurate data going back that far in history.I sleep very soundly knowing the strength of these Bay Area fundamentals and I'm confident we are not in a 2005/2006 type market.

I've found that Zillow is not an accurate market representation, many times.Any other suggestions?

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-deanNo you're not bitter, you are completely accurate about these areas, I sent you a pm regarding this topic, but it's sad these people can't rise out of their depression is what I like to call it and see the light.Everyone in life deserves a fair chance at happiness.Yeap, hit the nail on the head..

I just like the ease and quickness in which you can obtain an relatively accurate comp.Noted.Is there some way to see what the system can do?