Where does Realquest GET their data? HELP!

[Ca Ar Independent]

I have a pesky file where the GLA as measured is nowhere near the GLA as Realquest notes it. There are room count issues among other things. While sorting out the issues with this file, one thing led to another and I discovered that recently, my own home has increased in GLA 500sf (without a hammer lifted) AND gained 4 bedrooms and an 800sf garage. Again, no hammer. I called the Assessor and their records are correct. I called the building department and their records are in folders, not online. I asked Realquest where the erroneous data is coming from and they can't seem to answer me as to the source. I've been getting dinged lately by discrepancies greater than 100sf (fannie mae selling guide) and this faulty data is a problem. Obviously I can't be calling the assessor on every subject and comp. I used NDC in the past, and they had issues but not like this. I would appreciate any info and help!!! Obviously I have no interest in PAYING a data provider for faulty data, and the review appraisers that one particular client uses also use Realquest and think they are God. So...help? :new_all_coholic:

 

[Mike Kennedy]

"can't be calling the assessor on every subject and comp."

Measure twice, cut once - do NOT assume any online "data" source is correct - get the info from the verifiable source.

 

[Tim The Enchanter]

Measure twice, cut once

Good comparison.

You also have to measure carefully. I've measured 2 or 3 times even, and still ended up with a board too short.

For the time being at least, sounds like another hopefully better data source is needed.

County tax assessor? My 2 Counties have decent web sites. NDC? Haven't tried that in years. I use Realist, but compared to Realquest it's like Buick v Caddy. Same same.

Email the agents or call for comment. :icon_idea:

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

Obviously I can't be calling the assessor on every subject and comp

That's my first source....and it's on line here in the sticks. Surely in California....

 

[Jan Roseberry]

My guess is there is a software glitch between Real Quest and the county records causing erroneous transfers. It happened in a couple counties in Ohio, took about 3 months to be corrected.

 

[Tony V]

That's my first source....and it's on line here in the sticks. Surely in California....

And one would think the same thing on Long Island, especially in the Hamptons...but nope...with the exception of Southampton the east end is town hall...as for Suffolk county...(10 townships and 20+/- villages)..none are totally on line save 1. And that one is $300 a year, yet upstate is online...

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

This one is free...Wash. Co. AR
[url]http://www.co.washington.ar.us/PropertySearch/SearchPage.asp?AL=0&LU=060213&New=1&SID=130603221207635&V=0[/URL]
The GIS will find the record in Benton Co.
[url]http://www.co.benton.ar.us/Static/GIS/Create.htm[/URL]
No sign ins just disclaimer checkbox

 

[JTip]

get the info from the verifiable source.

Parking at the courthouse: $.25 for 20 minutes

Tax card copies: $.10 each (or free if you brought a pencil and paper)

Peace of mind knowing the data is correct: priceless

 

[TC]

Having worked shoulder to shoulder with some County employees who pass for assessors, I would never trust them as a solid source.

 

[sputnam]

To the best of my knowledge, ReaQuest is public records info.