How do I find a history of sale prices on a home over the web? (public records search?)

T Roy
Home Buyer
Niles, MI

I know the FSBO home that I want to make an offer on has previously sold in the last two years. I would like to find out what the selling price was (over the web and free if possible!) Thanks!

Answers (2)
First to answer: J R
Paul Dumke
Agent
Berrien County, MI

The best way to confirm a past sale is to go to the Register of Deeds and pull public records.
It could be helpful to possibly know what they owe on the property for negotiating purposes.

There are some sites showing recent sales, but there is some question how reliable they are. You most likely will not find sales back that far.
I agree with JR as well. Knowing TODAYS value is very important.
Paul Dumke

Mon May 18 2009, 06:10
J R
Agent
New York, NY
FIRST ANSWER

There are any number of ways you can do that, but what bearing does that have on what the home is worth today? If the home's value is 250,000 today, does it matter if the owner paid 50,000 or 300,000 to you? Your time would be better spent finding out what nearby homes sold for in the past 3 months.

Mon May 18 2009, 05:04

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