What is a Comp Check?  Comp Check for Appraisals in Henderson, Las Vegas and Clark County Nevada by Appraisers in Nevada

Comp Check is the term used for the process of checking comparable properties in the area of the subject property. This is often used to get an idea of at what price houses or businesses in that area have been sold. A Comp Check is simply part of the appraisal process and does not determine the final valuation of the subject property. The reason that appraisers come and inspect the property is to determine the value of that particular property. The problem with attempting to determine the value based solely on comps or comparable properties is that you will most likely not get an accurate representation of the subject property.

 

 

Click below for a video from Brian Weaver, Director of the IL Appraisal Dept:

 
What about Zillow? See this link and this news report about Appraisers of Las Vegas and Zillow.com: 

Here is how you can get a free comp check.  See the following list of several internet services that (in some way or another) provide a rough idea or a free comp check of a property's value in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada and nationally.   Buyer Beware! 

Las Vegas value ranges can be provided in an appraisal; however, we usually conclude a point value estimate.

Appraisers of Las Vegas conducted a study of a particular house (100 Celia Place, Las Vegas, NV 89145) as of August 3, 2007.  We completed a Limited Appraisal of this property and opined $250,000. We also surveyed all of the following sites as of this date.  The following lists shows the result of our most recent study:

  1. RealEstateABC - $321,000  (Free)                 
  2. Zillow - $279,014 (Free)
  3. Bank of America - $260,000 to $321,000 (Free)
  4. Yahoo - $279,014 to $335,689 (Free)
  5. Reply - 335,689 (Free)
  6. Trulia - N/A (Avg. list price for similar homes: $297,998)
  7. Domania N/A "Value Check By a Local Agent"
  8. Home Gain  N/A "suggested listing price from a local expert"
  9. Home Pages, N/A "Your request will be forwarded to a Licensed Real Estate Professional"
  10. HouseValues.com, N/A Personal information is required.

So, get it from amn appraiser who knows or get it free on-line.  You get what you pay for.  This range of values ($260,00+, $279,014+,  $321,000-, $321,000 and $335,689-) is confusing and not very helpful. 

http://appraisalnewsonline.typepad.com/appraisal_news_for_real_e/2006/08/illinois_comp_c.html

Las Vegas Comparable Sales News of Las Vegas Appraisals Relative to Comp Checks:
 
CoStar's People of Note (Jan. 29-Feb. 4)
2/2/2012 10:47 PM
This week's People of Note includes the following markets: Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Milwaukee/Madison, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Washington, DC. LOS ANGELES Cockrum Joins Lowe Enterprises Investors as SVP By Laurie Forbes Lowe Enterprises Investors hired William M. Cockrum IV as senior vice pres...Read More
 
GREEN LEAD | Green Building News from CoStar
2/2/2012 8:05 PM
GREEN LEAD is a column on environmental and sustainable design and construction, best practices for green building maintenance and operations, economic impact on developers and owners, new LEED and Energy Star building certifications, and trends in the Green Building movement. Send in your Green News Leads to news@costar.com Latest Research on ...Read More
 
Latest Potential Investor In Grubb & Ellis Emerges From Talks Without Agreement
2/1/2012 9:13 PM
A two-week period of exclusive negotiations between Grubb & Ellis Co. and New York-based financial brokerage BGC Partners expired Tuesday without an agreement, according to a document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Under the previous agreement, Grubb & Ellis provided an exclusive right to negotiate for BGC Partners, head...Read More
 
Flaminogo Professional Court Sold for $1.1M
1/31/2012 7:09 PM
The Siegel Group purchased the 37,242-square-foot medical office building at 3530 E. Flamingo Rd. in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bank of America, NA sold the building for $1.05 million, or $28 per square foot, in an REO sale. The building was delivered in 2001 on 2.6 acres in Clark C...Read More
 
Real Money: Goldman Sachs Hits the Street with $1.15 Bil. CMBS Deal
2/1/2012 5:05 AM
Goldman Sachs is the putting out the first new CMBS offering of 2012. GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2012-GC6 is a pool of 80 fixed-rate loans totaling $1.15 billion and backed by 127 properties. The loans were originated by Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company (45.8%), Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. (45.1%), and Archetype Mortgage Funding ILL...Read More
 
In The Pipeline: CoStar Development & Construction News for Jan. 29 - Feb. 4
1/30/2012 9:03 PM
In The Pipeline is a column on significant acquisitions of commercial land for sale, and other transactions and trends affecting office, industrial, flex, multifamily, mixed-use, hotel and public works developers. Send us news leads about your new Read More
 
Market Trend: Las Vegas's Retail Vacancy Decreases to 10.9%
1/30/2012 12:12 AM
The Las Vegas retail market experienced a slight improvement in market conditions in the fourth quarter 2011. The vacancy rate went from 11.1% in the previous quarter to 10.9% in the current quarter. Net absorption was positive 222,717 square feet, and vacant sublease space increased by 10,076 square feet. Tenants moving into large block...Read More
 
CoStar's People of Note (Jan. 22-28)
1/26/2012 10:19 PM
This week's People of Note includes the following markets: Dallas, Denver, National, New York City, Orange County, San Francisco and Washington, DC. DALLAS, NATIONAL Behringer Harvard Appoints New President, CEO of REITs By Laurie Forbes Behringer Harvard hired Michael J. O'Hanlon as an executive vice president of the firm and as CEO and pr...Read More
 
LAST CALL! Deadline Is Next Week for CoStar Power Broker Awards
1/25/2012 5:10 AM
This is it! Don't miss out on this opportunity to have your 2011 professional accomplishments recognized by making sure you get credit for the leases and sales you closed in 2011 and you may qualify for the CoStar Power Broker Awards! The deadline to submit your transactions is next Wednesday, February 1, 2012. As the leading industry award re...Read More
 
Behringer Harvard Appoints New President, CEO of REITs
1/24/2012 1:49 AM
Behringer Harvard hired Michael J. O'Hanlon as an executive vice president of the firm and as CEO and president of Behringer Harvard Opportunity REITs I and II. He took the place of Robert S. (Bob) Aisner who was tapped as vice chairman of the REITs. O'Hanlon has more than three decades of industry experience with a background in asset managemen...Read More




Las Vegas Comparable Sales News of Las Vegas Appraisals Relative to Comp Checks:
 
KGB: Kerry's Gourmet Burgers Launches Burger And Shake Of The Month
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers at Harrah’s Las Vegas is offering a unique monthly burger and shake special beginning this month. Each flavorful burger and shake creation, crafted by master chef Kerry Simon, is only available for one month. Chef Kerry Simon The burgers are served with fries...Read More
 
Ultimate Pop-up Sports Bar At Hyde Bellagio For The Big Game Party 2/5
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
Hyde Bellagio Las Vegas will transform into a swanky pop-up sports bar in celebration of the New England Patriots – New York Giants showdown on Sunday, Feb 5. Guests can watch the Super Bowl XLVI in style on the 50-yard-line of the Fountains of Bellagio, complemented by ice-cold beer and a gourmet ...Read More
 
Celebrate 'Super Sunday Funday' At Public House At The Venetian Feb 5
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
Celebrate Big Game Sunday, as the New York Giants and New England Patriots fight to the finish, Public House inside The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian will host a day of eating and drinking for football fans. Sunday, Feb. 5, the new contemporary tavern will host “Super Sunday Funday” with foo...Read More
 
Chippendales Enjoyed A Night At ABSINTHE Las Vegas Show At Caesars
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
Chippendales enjoyed a night off at ABSINTHE Las Vegas show at Caesars Palace. Never one to shy away from temptation, The Gazillionaire and his eccentric cast of performers welcomed the men on February 1, 2012. ABSINTHE - Youtube ABSINTHE Las Vegas Show Cast With The Chippendales: Lind Walt...Read More
 
Jaime Pressly & BF Hamzi Hijazi Spotted At Simon At Palms Place Hotel
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
Actress Jaime Pressly and her boyfriend Hamzi Hijazi had lunch at Simon at Palms Place inside Palms Place Hotel And Spa on Friday afternoon. Actress Jaime Pressly at Simon At Palms Place Las Vegas Jaime enjoyed the Wok Charred Edamame and the Simon signature sushi Crispy Sesame Rice. Pho...Read More
 
Former Baseball Player Gary Sheffield Visits Terry Fator Vegas Show
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
Former major league baseball player and nine-time all star Gary Sheffield stopped by to see the Terry Fator Las Vegas show at The Mirage. Gary is part of a team of former players filming a new television show called The Players Club. Terry Fator Ventriloquist Gary Fator and Terry Fator ...Read More
 
Sugar Factory Opens New Candy Store At MGM Grand Las Vegas This Spring
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
Sugar Factory is expanding its extra sweet empire with the grand opening of its fourth location on the Las Vegas Strip at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino this spring. The newest retail store for the celebrity hot spot will enjoy a highly visible location just off of the main casino. $1 Million Dollar...Read More
 
Bellagio Receives Conde Nast Traveler's Prestigious Navigator Award
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
Condé Nast Traveler Vice President and Publisher Carolyn Kremins bestowed the prestigious Navigator Award upon Bellagio Las Vegas Resort, recognizing the highest standards of excellence in hospitality, during an exclusive invitation-only event on January 21. Bellagio Las Vegas Tour Bellagio Pre...Read More
 
Lavish 8-Course Black Truffle Menu At Restaurant Guy Savoy At Caesars
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
Dine and be delighted with the latest black truffle menu now available at Restaurant Guy Savoy inside Caesars Palace. This annual menu follows the huge success of Savoy’s white truffle menu, making the Michelin star restaurant stand apart by offering both black and white truffle menus when in seaso...Read More
 
Heart Racing Adrenaline At Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Las Vegas
2/4/2012 3:46 AM
This is a guest post written by Chris Rauschnot, @24K on Twitter, of @24KMedia. Now the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure will be giving mere mortals the opportunity to drive a stock NASCAR race car around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in excess of 160 mph. Some people like to go fast and others would...Read More




Las Vegas Comparable Sales News of Las Vegas Appraisals Relative to Comp Checks:
 
Indoor Mall Will Complete $900M Site
1/24/2012 11:52 PM

LAS VEGAS-EHB, which is already working on the $550 million open-air Tivoli Village, says a new enclosed 700,000-square-foot Las Vegas Renaissance mall will hit the market right.Read More

 
Las Vegas Home Sales, Prices Increase
1/12/2012 1:55 PM

LAS VEGAS-The increase is attributed to strong demand coupled with a decreasing supply; and new president Kolleen Kelley is urging GLVAR's 11,500 members to make at least one extra purchase a month to help boost the local economy.Read More

 
Wealth Metrics Drive Spending on Vegas' Strip
1/3/2012 3:33 PM

LAS VEGAS-According to CBRE's Las Vegas Strip Gaming Revenue Analysis, despite the volatility of the stock market in recent months, the Vegas Strip is showing year-to-date gains in mass market table games and slots.Read More

 
CIP Sells 425,000 SF of Las Vegas Industrial for $36M
12/16/2011 4:49 PM

LAS VEGAS-The seller describes the deal as institutional quality and a rarity in a supply-constrained market.Read More

 
The Great Gray Area
12/8/2011 11:00 PM
...Read More
 
Odds Stacked Against Vegas Property Market
12/8/2011 11:00 PM
...Read More
 
One of the Largest US Land Sales Closes
12/7/2011 1:47 PM

RENO, NV-The 1.2 million-acres of land purchased by Fountain Investments represents a trend of investors seeking hard assets in the US and as hedges against inflation, says a source.Read More

 
Excel Trust Pays $17M for Primo Neighborhood Center
12/2/2011 5:45 PM

LAS VEGAS-The seller imposes special conditions on the 18 investors who were competing to buy the center in an affluent neighborhood.Read More

 
Morgans, Walton Sell Hotels for $300M
11/28/2011 12:47 PM

LONDON-The joint venture transaction will allow New York City-based Morgans to buy a Las Vegas-based hospitality management firm for $46.5 million.Read More

 
Avison Young Decides to Stay in Vegas
11/26/2011 11:08 PM

LAS VEGAS-The company has hired Joseph Kupiec from Grubb & Ellis to handle the new office, the second Avison Young has opened in the West.Read More





Appraisers of Las Vegas Appraises Houses to High-Rises.   Expert residential and commercial appraisals of all types of real estate by Nevada Licensed and Certified Residential and Certified General Commercial Appraisers in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Clark County and all of Southern Nevada.  We also provide appraisals in the Clark County communities of Summerlin, Paradise, Aliante, Seven Hills, Anthem, Green Valley, Southern Highlands, Sun City, Spanish Trails, Spanish Hills, Rhodes Ranch and all of the local condo communities.


Stroy, LLC dba Appraisers of Las Vegas 2441 Tech Center Court #104 Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: Toll Free Phone: Cell: Fax:

Contact Us | Privacy Policy | HVCC Compliance | Client Login | Order an Appraisal | Home

Copyright © 2012 Stroy, LLC dba Appraisers of Las Vegas
Portions Copyright © 2012 a la mode, inc.
Another XSite by a la mode, inc. | Admin LoginTerms of UseSite Map