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When I look online at houses for sale throughout NC I notice that usually there is no mention whatsoever of the name of the subdivision, or if it is gated, of the gated community name. Often there is a sideways allusion to various amenities, such that if you are familiar with the general area you could figure it out. But it is almost as if there is either an unspoken rule or an MLS requirement that the name of the subdivision not be included. Often these are subdivisions whose name carries a bit of a cachet, meaning the status conscious might enjoy living there. So they are not dumps, but nice areas. Why is there no mention of which subdivision the house is in?
Where are you looking? We recently sold and purchased in NC and found that the subdivision was included in just about every single listing. Many people search by subdivision, especially around the Raleigh/Triangle area. I still keep an eye on prices and inventory in my new and old subdivision, plus we're looking for a rental property to purchase. I checked out the sites of several different local realtors until I found one who's search features and display I really liked, including the ability to search by subdivision name. I only use sites like Zillow to find historical data and listing history on properties I've identified from a search on the realtor site.
Zillow and Trulia are RE sites, like it or not. But I am talking about any site the public has access to. Yes, you can search by subdivision name, if you are looking for homes in a specific subdivision. But if you do a general search, say of a zipcode or a map search, I'd say 9 times out of 10 the subdivision name is never mentioned in the description and nor in the 'details' section. Just curious why that is. And MainLineMommy, that is a good idea, just need to kiss a lot of frogs, I guess.
Zillow and Trulia are RE sites, like it or not. But I am talking about any site the public has access to. Yes, you can search by subdivision name, if you are looking for homes in a specific subdivision. But if you do a general search, say of a zipcode or a map search, I'd say 9 times out of 10 the subdivision name is never mentioned in the description and nor in the 'details' section. Just curious why that is. And MainLineMommy, that is a good idea, just need to kiss a lot of frogs, I guess.
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No, I mean "real" real estate sites.
Any "real" real estate site will absolutely show you the subdivision name. Subdivision name or "Not in a Subdivision" is a mandatory input field in the MLS where real estate agents enter properties. Pop sites like Z and T and Realtor.com pull and dilute information and provide limited output. Their focus is fluff advertising, not agent listing data.
You have a plethora of local choices of actual real estate sites. IDX and VOW sites that will offer you much fuller property features, free of advertising.
The choice to use pop realty sites in lieu of real estate sites will limit the data you see from the listing agent, and the failure to provide a fundamental mandatory data field output by default is just one more proof of that.
Thanks Mike. One thing I can't look at is RE sites where the photos are on a screen show timer so that they are in motion. Gives me a total headache, nausea, etc., so I always avoid those. Maybe I need to go back to using something you mention, if I find a good one, then hop back and forth to your nemesis zillow or trulia for added info.
Thanks Mike. One thing I can't look at is RE sites where the photos are on a screen show timer so that they are in motion. Gives me a total headache, nausea, etc., so I always avoid those. Maybe I need to go back to using something you mention, if I find a good one, then hop back and forth to your nemesis zillow or trulia for added info.
No "nemesis." I accept them for what they are, having evolved in my perspective over the last year or two.
I really don't care about Z and T and Realtor.com, but do think it is worth knowing them for what they are.
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