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Realist.com and leave your web browser open. If you wish to close your web browser when
you logout of Realist.com, simply click on the X in the upper right hand corner.
Will Realist log me
off if I do not use the logout button?
If you do not use Realist for a period of time, you will be logged off automatically.
After you are logged off, any effort to move within Realist will inform you that your
session timed out due to inactivity and advise you to re-connect through the link to
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What are the system requirements for Realist?
Operating system of Windows 95 or later and Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 or greater as the browser.
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What
is the purpose of the small Printer icon that appears on some Realist pages?
Each section of a Realist page is called a frame. Occasionally your
browser may print each frame, including the menu bars, separately. You can prevent this from happening by
clicking on the special Printer icon that appears on property list and property detail
pages of Realist.
Whom should I call when I have a question?
You should call First American Customer Service at 1-800-345-7334. Select Option 3 for Customer Service or Technical Support. Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
What are the hours of
operation for Realist.com?
Realist.com is designed to be accessible 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, except during weekly backup. Weekly backup occurs each
Saturday night, beginning at approximately
10:30 PM ET and ending by Sunday morning at 9:00 AM ET.
What is contained
in the First American CoreLogic database?
The database combines assessor data, recording data (sales and
mortgages), property owners' mailing addresses and phone numbers, census tract numbers and
latitude and longitude for each property.
The staff at First American CoreLogic makes considerable effort to update the
database in an accurate and timely manner. Special effort has been applied to make the
property addresses in the database as complete as possible. One result of this effort is
the completeness of zip plus 4 data available through the database.
Even with this extensive effort, there will be occasional address and other data errors in
the database. We encourage each user to bring such errors or omissions to our attention
and we will make prompt efforts to verify and correct the data as necessary.
How far
back in time are the sales and mortgages contained in the database?
The sales and mortgage history contained in each county's database will depend on the time
period in which First American CoreLogic has been covering the specific
county. In some counties, coverage began many years ago, while in others, the coverage is
more recent.
How often is the database updated?
The database is updated frequently (usually weekly) with each newly recorded sale and
mortgage. The sales and mortgages are carefully matched to the properties in the database.
The annual update with finalized assessed values also includes property characteristic
data collected from the county.
What phone numbers are
contained in the database?
The database contains the best available phone numbers obtained from authoritative
electronic sources. Note that the phone numbers are for residential property owners,
whether they occupy the premises or not. Tenant phone numbers are not available, nor are
unlisted phone numbers.
Organizations involved in direct marketing to consumers are required to comply with State and Federal
regulations (including the National Do Not Call List) that protect consumers from receiving unwanted
solicitation.
For additional information on our privacy policy, please view the following sites:
What are the record and settle
dates?
The record date is the date on which a deed or mortgage was officially entered into the
county register's system. The settle date, which is the date when the grantee and grantor
executed a deed, precedes the record date. In fact, if the closing attorney or agent fails
to promptly present a deed for recording, the gap between the record and settle dates may
be substantial.
County Land Use Codes: Most commonly, land use codes are assigned to each
property by the county assessors and indicate the primary purpose of the improved or
unimproved property. Realist.com provides a drop list of the Use Codes available from the
county you are searching. To select more than one Use Code, hold down the Control key and
highlight the codes you want by clicking each one.
State Land Use Codes: In addition to county land use codes, some states maintain
a land use coding system that designates the primary use of each property. In cases where
both the county and state feature a land use code, Realist features both.
Universal Land Use Codes: Finally, since coding systems vary county-to-county
(and state-to-state), First American CoreLogic offers a "Universal Land
Use" coding system that enables users to employ a simplified and consistent coding
system for their searches in all counties. The Universal Land Use code is routinely
featured on Realist searches and data presentations as a drop list. To select more than
one Use Code, hold down the Control key and highlight the codes you want by clicking each
one.
What is a blanket sale or mortgage?
A blanket sale or mortgage is one for which more than one property was conveyed or
financed by a single instrument. For example, a homeowner who holds title to his home and
a vacant lot next door, may convey title to the separately assessed lots through one deed.
Since blanket sales may not be suitable for comparables, you may wish to eliminate them
when you search.
What is the LTV ratio?
The loan to value ratio is the percentage of the home's purchase price represented by the
mortgage amount. For example, an LTV of 100 indicates that the mortgage was 100% of the
purchase price and an LTV of 80 indicates that the mortgage was 80% of the purchase price.
Note that the LTV is calculated separately for each individual mortgage rather than the
aggregate of all mortgages against a property.
How is the price per square foot
calculated?
If the building area is an estimate, the price per square foot is also an
estimate. Both are based on other data elements provided by the
county.
What does "no
mail" mean after the address?
First American CoreLogic updates its databases quarterly to reflect homeowners who have
registered with the Direct Marketing Association to not receive mail or phone
solicitations. This is indicated by "No Mail" appearing directly after the
address. These addresses are automatically removed from labels produced by an export.
What is the census tract?
Census tracts are small, relatively permanent, statistical subdivisions of a county. The
primary purpose of census tracts is to provide a stable set of geographic units for the
presentation of decennial census data. Census tracts boundaries are delineated with the
intention of being maintained over many decades so that statistical comparisons can be
made. They are identified by a four-digit number and may have a two-digit numeric suffix.
What is the flood related data?
Realist.com provides access to the FEMA flood panel, the date of the flood panel, and the
code indicating whether or not the property is determined to be within a flood zone. The
flood zone code "X" is very common; it indicates that the area has been surveyed
and is not deemed to have a flood risk. The flood zone code "C" also indicates
that that area is determined to be outside the 100- and 500-year flood plains. Other codes
may well indicate that there is flood risk associated with the location of the property.
For complete flood information, contact a flood determination specialist.
What is a Notice of Default?
A notice of default serves as a public notice that a loan is delinquent and that the foreclosure
process has been initiated by the lending institution.
What is a Lis Pendens?
A Lis Pendens serves as notice that a loan is delinquent and that judicial activity has been
started to initiate a foreclosure of the property.
What is a Final Judgment?
The Final Judgment serves as authorization by the court for the lending institution to
proceed with the auction of the property. This document may include auction details such
as location, opening bid amount, etc.
What is a Notice of Trustee's Sale?
The Notice of Trustee's Sale serves as public notice that the auction of the property
will be taking place. This document may include auction details such location, opening
bid amount, etc.
What is a market value?
In some counties, the county or local taxing/assessment authority establishes a market
value for taxing purposes. The market value may be set by evaluating the sales prices
of similar properties in the area either via a site inspected appraisal or automated means.
For precise information about the calculation of a market value, please contact the local
taxing/assessment authority.
What is an appraised value?
In some counties, the county or local taxing/assessment authority establishes an appraised
value for taxing purposes. The appraised value may be set by a manual appraisal however,
for precise information about the calculation of an appraised value, please contact the
local taxing/assessment authority.
What is an assessed value?
An assessed value is a value placed upon a property by the local taxing/assessment authority
for property tax purposes. Generally, this is the value on which taxes are based however
each individual taxing/assessment authority has specific guidelines and laws for calculating
their market, appraised, or assessed values. In addition, many states or counties have laws governing
assessed values and how much they can increase on a yearly basis.
(e.g. Proposition 13 in California).
What is a universal value?
The universal value field displays the most likely value provided by the local taxing/assessment
authority regardless of whether it is a market, appraised, assessed, or transition value.
Depending on the local taxing/assessment authority, this field will be populated with the market,
appraised, assessed or a transitional values (in the aforementioned order)
What is an Address Search?
An Address Search enables you to search for a specific property by house number and street
name.
What is a Street Search?
The Street Search enables you to search Realist for properties along the entire length of
a street, or within a few blocks which interest you. You can search as many as ten streets
at a time.
What is the Owner Name Search?
Find any property by the name of the owner. The database contains up to two owners' names
for each property. The owner name search will find the owner by either of the names. For
example, a property owned by John and Jane Doe can be found by either John Doe or Jane
Doe. If it is owned by Barry Bartles and Joseph James, it can be found by either Bartles
or James.
What is the Phone Search?
Find a property by the owner's phone number. This is a handy tool to track down homes
listed for sale-by-owner. Enter all ten digits of the phone number. You may enter the
number with spaces, dashes or with neither (e.g. 714 555 1212, 714-555-1212 or
7145551212).
The tax-id search enables you to search by the assessors' identifier assigned to each
property within a county. The format of the tax-id varies from county to county. You must
enter the tax-id according to the format of the county you are searching.
Download the APN/Tax ID Format. This list is alphabetical by State and County. The following counties have both single and multiple parcel number formats. When you conduct an APN/Tax ID search, please enter the parcel number (format) exactly as shown on this list.
You may also perform a wildcard search or a search on a range of
tax-ids. (See below)
Can
I search on a range of Tax ID numbers?
You may perform a search on a range of tax-ids by entering a portion
of the tax-id and the range in parentheses. The portion of the
tax-id you enter must end with a format break. For example, if the
tax-id format in the county is 123-4567-891-2345, you could search on
any one of the following:
123-(4500-4520)
123-4567-(890-899)
123-4567-891-(2345-2349)
What is a General Query?
The general query is used to find properties that meet diverse search criteria. Virtually
all fields of information can be searched. The search is frequently used for comparables
and marketing lists.
What is a Foreclosure Search?
The foreclosure search enables you to search for the active pre-foreclosure activities: Lis Pendens and Final Judgment.
What is Address Standardization?
Address standardization is the correction process that will fix poorly formatted or misspelled address
information in a property search.
First American CoreLogic makes considerable effort so that property location
and owner mail addresses are as complete as possible. Special software processes add city,
state, zip, zip plus 4 and carrier route sort to all address data even when it is not part
of the public record. This is to ensure the greatest chance for a match between the criteria
submitted for the search and the data in the database.
How can I utilize Address Standardization?
In order to utilize Address Standardization, all search requests must include a valid ZIP Code.
All property search requests, with a street address and a valid Zip Code go through the Realist
address standardization process. Address standardization:
Corrects minor misspellings of street names and city names.
For example, "Vyne" is corrected to "Vine", and "Anahiem" will be corrected to "Anaheim."
Drops or corrects street suffixes and street directions as necessary. For example, "av"
is corrected to "avenue", and "east" will be dropped if the property searched does not contain
"east." Completes street names for multi-name streets. For example, "Wilson" is corrected to
"Wilson Point" if such a street exists and a valid street number is also provided.
How do I save a search?
The save search function allows you to save the search parameters, not
the results. Make sure the criteria are precisely what you intend to save. Click on Save
Search. You will be prompted to enter a name for the search. Then click on Save
Search.
How do I retrieve a saved search?
Click on Retrieve Saved Searches in the Quick Start Center or click on the Search Tab and
you are presented with a list of saved searches. Click on the name of any search you wish
to see and run again.
Can I delete saved
searches I no longer want?
Yes. Click on Retrieve Saved Searches in the Quick Start Center or click on the Search
Tab. Tag the search(es) you no longer want and then click on Delete
Checked Searches.
What is
the Dir field and how should it be used in a search?
This is the direction field and use of it is optional. It is available on Street
and Address
Searches and should be used only when the direction precedes the street name
(123 N Main, but not 123 Main N). On Address searches, use it for N, S, E, W,
NE, SE, NW, SW. On Street searches use only N, S, E, W.
How should street names
be entered for a search?
The street name field includes the main portion of the street name only. In this field do
not include directionals such as N, S, SE, etc. and do not include the suffixes such as
St, Rd, etc.
How should suffixes
be entered for a street search?
Examples of street suffix abbreviations are Ave, Rd, St, and Cir. First American CoreLogic
utilizes standard postal abbreviations for suffixes. It is advisable to omit the suffix
from a search if you are not sure of the suffix as provided by the
county. For example, searching on Aspen Rd will not deliver Aspen Way.
Conversely, searching on Aspen alone will deliver Aspen Way, Aspen Rd and Aspen Street.
How is the unit
number used for an Address Search?
The individual unit number is searchable for condos. If you are not sure of the unit
number or its format, omit it from the search. Realist will retrieve all matching units at
the main address.
How is a zip code used in a
street search?
Some streets are very long and traverse many zip codes. Instead of limiting your search by
the low and high house number, you can narrow a street search to a select zip code. You
may choose as many zip codes as you like or default to all.
How are dates entered for a
search?
Enter dates in a standard MM/DD/YYYY format. You may enter the
date as MM/DD/YY if you wish and Realist will populate the century.
Why would I search
using the owner occupied field?
If your listing focus is the typical residential population, you may wish to limit the
search to owner resident properties. If you are searching for real estate investments, you
may wish to target absentee owners.
How should I enter an
owner name for a search?
If the owner is an individual, enter the last name first, followed by a space and the
first name or initial. You may add a middle name or initial if necessary to narrow a
search even further. If the owner is a corporation or business, enter the name as it
appears. Omit connecting words such as "the" "of" and "and".
Keep in mind that owner names may vary greatly in how they appear on documents. It is a
good idea to enter only the last name or the first word (for a corporation) and browse the
search results before narrowing the search. The system will automatically match everything
starting with the portion you enter. For example, entering Smith John returns Smith John P
and Smith John M, whereas entering Smith J returns Smith John P, Smith John M and Smith
Joshua.
There are 2 useful wild card options when searching by APN. First,
if this option is set to ON then Realist automatically does a "starts with" wildcard
search if you enter only part of the APN. In addition, you may also perform a search on
a range of APNs by entering a portion of the number and the range in parentheses.
The portion of the APN you enter must end with a format break. For example,
if the APN format in the county is 123-4567-891-2345, you could search on any one of the following:
123-(4500-4520)
123-4567-(890-899)
123-4567-891-(2345-2349)
Neighborhood Code Search
The default setting is Off . The user must manually set this option to On or
insert an * in order to use the Neighborhood Code wild card search option. For example,
to use the * wild card, simply insert an * in the Neighborhood Code field. Ex. 4107*
Set this option to ON, then Realist conducts an automatic "starts with" wildcard search on as
much of the neighborhood code as you enter.
Owner Name Search
The default setting is Off. The user must manually set this option to On or insert an * in order
to use the Owner Name wild card search option. For example, to use the * wild card, simply
insert an * in the Owner Name field. Ex: Smit*
Set this option to ON, then Realist conducts an automatic "starts with" wildcard search on as
much of the owner's last name or the name of a corporation. If you are unsure of the spelling,
enter only part of the name. Realist.com finds and returns all names starting with the letters you enter.
Seller Name Search
The default setting is Off. The user must manually set this option to On or insert an * in order
to use the Seller Name wild card search option. For example, to use the * wild card, simply
insert an * in the Seller Name field. Ex: Smit*
Set this option to ON then Realist conducts an automatic "starts with" wildcard search on as much
of the seller's last name or the name of a corporation. If you are unsure of the spelling,enter only
part of the name. Realist.com finds and returns all names starting with the letters you enter.
Street Search
The default setting is On.
Realist conducts an automatic "starts with" wildcard search on as much
of the street name as you enter.
Subdivision Search
The default setting is On.
Realist conducts an automatic "starts with" wildcard search on as much
of the subdivision name as you enter.
Can I
search more than one zip code and/or township at a time?
Yes. You can search as many zip codes or townships as you wish. To select more than one,
depress the Control key as you click on each zip code or township to include in the
search. If you search by both zip code and township, the search will return the
union of your zip code and township choices. For example, searching Realist will find
properties in Abington Township OR Upper Merion Township that are also (AND) in zip codes
19006 OR 19007.
The most reliable is to enter each page/grid pairing separated by commas:
798-B4, 798-B5, 798-B6, 799-A4
You can also search a range of grids within a single page
by separating start grid and end grid with a dash:
798-(B1-C6) (note that this will search grids B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, C1,
C2, C3, C4, C5, C6)
You can also search specified grids on a single page by separating grids with commas:
798(B1, C4, D5)
The searches can also be combined if you separate the page searches with commas:
798(B1-B6), 799-(C1, D4), 797-B1
You can't search a range of pages using a dash (e.g. 798-800) because the system will
think it is looking for a page/grid. You can search multiple whole pages by separating each page
with commas (e.g. 798, 799, 800).
How can I control the
number of records per page?
The default number of records per page is 25. Click on the drop down arrow beside the Records/Page box. Click on the box and choose 10, 25, 50, 100 records per page.
What is
the difference between one-line and multi-line lists?
The multi-line view is the default format. In a multi-line view, the data
"wraps" around so that all the data will appear on your screen and a printed
report. In a one-line view, each field of data appears in its own column. If you select
many fields, the columns will not all fit on your screen or on a printout.
How can I sort the contents of a
list?
If you are viewing a multi-line view or single line view, click on the sort button
appearing at the top of the list, this will take you to a separate page where you select the field(s) you wish to sort on, then click the sort button to perform the sort.
How can I customize the
sections on a report?
The detail report on properties is arranged in sections. On the bar to the left of
the report is a heading titled "Detail Sections." Tag on or off each of the detail sections
you want to appear on your report.
How can I find comparable sales?
An automatic comp search is used to instantly find comparables within a set radius
of a subject property. To execute an automatic comp search, simply search for a subject
property and display the property details. Then click on the Comparables
Properties button. If the Comparables Properties button does not appear on the Property Details or the comparables are not sufficient, the
General Query may be used to find comparables also.
Does the
automatic comp search let me select the comps I'd like to use?
Yes. The comp search presents you with a list of comp candidates. The list is arranged by
distance from the subject property. Tag the comps you wish to include in your report, then
click on the Generate Comp Report button.
What is the format of the comp
report?
The Comp Report shows comparables in a format much like a URAR appraisal report. It
contains a summary at the top, followed by a Realist Map and then detailed information in a
columnar format. The first column shows the subject property and succeeding columns show
the comps.
How many comps
can I include in an automatic comp report?
A comp report requires you to tag between one and twenty comparable candidates to include
in your report by clicking the box next to each address. Once you have tagged the comps
you wish to include, click on Generate Comp Report. The report will appear in a separate
window for your review and printing.
Sometimes the Comps
button doesn't appear. Why?
The automatic comp search cannot be executed for subject properties on
which key data is incomplete or for which the search is not predicted to
be successful. For example, you cannot generate automatic comparables
without a street address or on vacant ground. For such searches, please
use the General Query Search.
How is the comps list sorted?
The comps list is sorted by distance from the subject property in ascending order. In
other words, number one on the list is closest to the property and each subsequent
property is farther from the subject.
Can I zoom in or out on realist
maps?
You can zoom in by clicking on the zoom slider. There are four zoom levels: continental, regional, city, and street.
Can I re-center a map?
To re-center a map, click on the point of the map you wish to have as the new
center-point.
Can I pan a Realist Map?
To pan a Realist Map, click on the compass links on the perimeter of each map. For example,
to pan Eastward, click on the “E” link.
How can I email a tax/zoning map?
After you have generated a tax or zoning map report, click on the envelope icon
and input your e-mail address and the recipient's e-mail address. Click
the send e-mail button to send your message.
An e-mail message with
the attached TIFF image(s) and a personalized greeting (limitation of 250
characters) will be sent to the recipient via e-mail.
How can I email a flood map?
After you have generated a flood map report, click on the envelope icon and
input your e-mail address and the recipient's e-mail address. Click the send e-mail button
to send your message.
An e-mail message with the attached PDF(s) and
a personalized greeting (limitation of 250 characters) will be sent to the
recipient via e-mail.
Florida: Hillsborough, Orange, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk
How do I search for
a building sketch?
Find a property using any search offered in Realist. If there is a building
sketch for the property, a building sketch button should appear on the top
and bottom of the property detail report.
What is a Neighbor Report?
The neighbor report allows one to learn about the neighborhood by
viewing all of the properties surrounding the subject property,
including their addresses and owner names.
Where is the Neighbor
Report?
You may now perform any search as before. On your Property List page,
you have the ability to instantly generate a Neighbor Search report from
any property in your Property List page with a single click!
Can I customize a
Neighbor Report?
You can customize the Neighbor Report by selecting a radius from the
subject property that you wish to search. This customization feature is
found by clicking the Preferences tab, Select Your Neighbor Search
Parameters. Radius selections grow from .1 mile to 10 miles.
What does the Export button
do?
You will see the Export button whenever you view a Property List or Neighbor List.
To use the Export Builder, click on export. Follow the simple steps to build an export,
and then go to the Export Manager to pick up your export file.
Our default is that all returned properties on a property list and neighbor list will
be tagged and you can deselect those you choose not to export. Note that only tagged
properties will be exported.
What properties will be
contained in an export?
Full Record exports will include all properties contained on the property list. For
property owners that have chosen not to receive marketing solicitations, the address will
be omitted.
In the case of mailing labels, properties that do not have a valid owner mailing
address and properties whose owners have chosen not to receive marketing solicitations
will be omitted.
Your monthly quota on exported records will be adjusted for any properties that have
been automatically omitted from your export file(s).
What is the Export Builder?
The Export Builder guides you through the simple steps needed to create an export file. As
you complete each step, the Export Outline shows exactly what you have elected to do.
What record types can I export?
The Export Builder asks you to select a record type. You can export two types of records: Labels and Full Record. Note that the Export Builder shows you the fields in each record type you can export.
What information is
contained in a label record?
Label records are primarily useful for mailing programs. They
contain the name of the property owner and the owner's mailing address. Although the
tax-id of the property is omitted from mailing labels exported to a Microsoft Word
document, they are included whenever you export mailing labels to the other available file
formats. The tax-id will enable you to tie the owner and mailing address for absentee
owners back to the properties in the search results. For more information on the exact
fields contained in the mailing labels record, consult the matrix shown on the Export
Builder.
What information is
contained in a full record?
Full records are primarily used for loading ownership information into a contact manager.
The information included in the Full record is available for all counties, although for
certain properties individual fields may not contain information. In general, the full
record includes complete ownership information, the property's address, the
owner's mailing address and phone number (when available), the property's class
and use code, and the amount and date of sale (both settlement and recording). For more
information on the exact fields contained in the Full record, consult the matrix shown on
the Export Builder.
What Export Formats are supported?
The Export Builder asks you to select an Export Format. In addition to exporting mailing labels to Word, you can export data to Excel and comma delimited ASCII.
What label formats are supported?
For mailing labels in Word, Realist supports Avery 5160, 5161 and 5162 labels. Note that
3-across 5160 labels do not support the use of bar coding.
Avery 5160 labels are 3-across, 1" x 2-5/8", 30 labels per sheet.
Avery 5161 labels are 2-across, 1" x 4", 20 labels per sheet.
Avery 5161 labels are 2-across, 1-1/3" x 4", 14 labels per sheet.
Why would I export bar coded
labels?
Bar coded labels may be eligible for postal discounts. Please consult postal regulations
to determine specific requirements and benefits.
How many records can I export?
The number of records available to you for export each calendar month is set by the
account administrator. To identify how many you have remaining, go to the Export Manager.
Can I create
mailing label from Tax Billing & Property Address?
You have an option on the Export Builder page to choose Tax/Billing Address or Property
Address for creating mailing labels. When creating mailing labels from Property Address,
you have three options :
Show current owner for your labels.
Show customized salutation for your labels.
Show current owner AND customized salutation for your labels.
When creating mailing labels from Mailing Address, you have three options:
Show current owner for your labels.
Eliminate duplicate labels.
Show customized salutation for your labels.
Show current owner AND customized salutation for your labels.
How can I export
properties on the Comparable List?
You will see the Export button whenever you view a Comparable List. To use
the Export builder, click on the export button. Follow the simple steps to build an export,
and then go to the Export Manager to pick up your export file.
When can I pick up an export file?
As soon as you click the Export button, Realist will start creating your file. While small jobs
are often done very quickly, larger exports may take some time to produce. You can check
in the Export Manager to determine if your file is still processing or if it's ready
to pick up. Click Refresh on the browser to update your screen, if desired. You can pick
up any export that you have produced during the current month.
What is the Export Outline?
The Export Outline keeps track of your selections when you build an export. It shows your
selections for each step, your status for the current month, and the search criteria for
the current search.
The default on a property list or neighbor list is that all your returned records will be tagged. Any property you do not want to export, must be untagged.
What is the Export Manager?
The Export Manager is the page from which you can pick up an Export. The Export Manager is divided into four main sections:
Exports Pending
Exports Ready to Pick Up
Exports Already Picked Up
My Export Status This Month
How do I pick up an export file?
To pick up an Export, click on the file name assigned by you. Realist will download the file to your
hard drive or any specified destinations.
How can I customize specific search and product features?
You can customize specific search and product features of Realist via the options provided on the Preferences page (found on the Preference Tab). The values entered for preferences will remain the default preferences until you decide to change them. You may also even revert back to the system defaults with a single click of a button.
How can I customize my comparables property search parameters?
Realist's default for finding comparable properties are: 20 properties per report, 9 Months Back from the current date, 0.5 mile from the Subject Property, a Gross Living Area difference of 15% and Land Use equals the same as of the Subject Property's. The default Sort Method for comparable properties found is "Distance from the Subject Property."
The followings are the parameters that you can customize:
Total Comps to return
Number of Months Back or Date Range
Distance from Subject Property
Year Built
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Gross Living Area Difference
Lot Area Difference
Pool
Land Use
Geographic Options
Show Realist Map on Comps Report
If left blank, the search parameter will be ignored.
You can select Land Use, County Use Code, Lot Sq Footage, Building Sq Footage, Record Date, Sale Price, Settle Date, Owner Occupied, and Has Phone as optional search criteria to provide you with the best results. If any of the optional fields are left blank, the search parameter will be ignored.
To include subject property sales shown as pending as the last update received from the county, go to Preferences Tab and select "Yes" as shown below.
Show Pending Records:
What is a pending record?
A pending record is a transaction which isn't able to be matched to the Tax Roll files through our matching logic. This is normally due to the transaction occurring on a new parcel.
A pending record will be displayed with all the transaction information keyed from the recorded document. Generally, there will not be property characteristics available on these records until we are able to match the transaction to the Tax Roll parcel.
What calculators are offered?
Realist offers calculators to calculate amortization schedules and to qualify buyers for a
mortgage. You will find additional help available through each calculator offered on
Realist.
