Buying a house is one of the most significant financial transactions most people will undertake in their lives. A decision that takes considerable research, a lot of planning and carefully considering important data about any potential properties.
Searching through property websites such as Zillow and Redfin for that perfect property match is a process that many of us are familiar with. Ever had 20 tabs open looking for the closest schools? Found yourself reading about a house’s history on an obscure community forum? Well, you no longer need to do that thanks to the release of Sherlock.
Sherlock is a Google Chrome plugin which will completely change the way you use property sites and act as an enhancement to your web browsing experience when it comes to finding your perfect home.
What Can You Do with the Sherlock Chrome Plugin?
The service adds an essential extra layer of information and acts as a companion to services like Zillow and Redfin, as well as being accessible right here on Flyhomes. Some of the things you can find out about a property with the Sherlock Chrome Plugin include:
* Comparison to neighboring properties
* Building permit history
* Property tax history
* Neighborhood demographics
* Top schools nearby
* Transportation options
* Nearby conveniences
* Grocery and food delivery options
* Impact of the local real estate market on pricing
* Impact of climate change on the neighborhood
Why Should I Use the Plugin?
Sherlock comes with a wealth of added data. If you really want to have a deep dive into the local schools, price changes and over 4,000 data points, then you need this plugin. Simple data, beautifully presented. Consider it your secret weapon to property searching.
You can see some of the detail on a sample Sherlock listing here. When it comes to comparing your selected property with other homes in the area or the property history, there really is no better tool to help inform your decisions.
How Do I Use Sherlock?
As soon as you install the plugin from the Chrome store it will start appearing on property sites like Zillow and Redfin. Think of it as a browsing companion that improves the experience. You don’t need to do much – this clever plugin does all the hard detective work on your behalf. Simply click on the Sherlock icon to reveal a whole host of additional data.
If you want to significantly improve how you browse real estate around the web, then download the Sherlock plugin here.
