The main reason for looking at recently sold houses is to determine the value of a property you're thinking of selling or refinancing. If that's your interest, I suggest you contact a Realtor. As important as homes recently sold are homes currently pending closure. A Title company or the County Assessors office can give you information on a specific property, but Realtors have information to all properties surround the one you're pricing. I encourage you to talk with 3 different real estate agents. You'll probably get 3 different price ranges because there is an art as well as a science in determing market value. Using this data, however will give you a good idea of where to price your home and how long it should take to sell.
If you decide to sell on your own, if you're willing to pay a 2.5% buyer's commission, you can put your home on Zip's web site without listing it. You will gain the advantage of being on over 300 web sites, enhancing your exposure. - Sun Jul 13 2008, 11:39