Wesley Chee's Q&A

I apologize for the delay. Your frustration is understandable. For a faster response with Zillow, you must click on "My Profile," and then "Ask Me," or call me. This will send the inquiry to me. If you simply post a question on a specific address on Zillow, no notifications are sent to anyone, including me, as you are merely asking the general public, not me, to respond.

Thank you for your interest. This property is currently in escrow. If you are still interested in taking advantage of the bargains in today's market, I suggest you seek the advice and assistance of a professional, like me, who can guide you to the best properties and steer you clear of the landmines.

Unfortunately, it's not currently listed for sale. The good news is there are plenty of great homes that are currently available for sale. To find the jewels and get the best price, I suggest you seek the help of a qualified professional, like me, who can walk you safely through the forest.

Claudia, Zillow gathers its data from public information sources. To correct this data, you must first correct the public records. Although Zillow does not share exactly where it gets its information, it's likely it extracts property size/description from county tax records. So, to update Zillow, you must update the county tax records. Beware, if you do take this action, your property taxes will rise accordingly.It's much easier to simply claim the property within Zillow, create an owner's estimate using the correct data, and finally make the estimate public. This won't over-ride the official Zestimate, but your updates will be published side-by-side with Zillow's data.Finally, Zillow only makes an educated estimate of your home's value. For the best estimation, I suggest you seek the counsel of a reliable professional, like me, who physically inspect the home and make the most reliable estimate and suggestions on how to increase your home's market value.

The price is precisely what a buyer is willing to pay and the seller is willing to accept. As in all of life, price is negotiable. To best protect your interests, I suggest you find a tough negotiator, like me, to negotiate the best price possible.

Per the National Association of Realtors, the national median existing-home price for all housing types was $217,000 in March 07, which is 0.3 percent below March 2006 when the median was $217,600. Of course, real estate is best as a long-term investment where it historically outperforms inflation by 1.8%.Further, typically your investment (down payment) is only a fraction of the sale price, while the appreciation is based on the entire investment. It is this leverage that make real estate such a great investment.For more information about what's happening locally, I suggest you contact a knowledgable professional, like me, who can dollars and sense of all this.

You're in luck! This HOUSE, not condo, is still available. Call me at 626.236.2144 or email at wchee1@yahoo.com to set up an appointment.

Mayreen, Zillow gathers its data from public records. For example, tax records of your property indicate this to be a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo.You can claim this home from Zillow and update the records. Although Zillow won't overwrite the public data with the owner's update, it will display them side-by-side. To change Zillow's data, you must first change the public records.Regardless, Zillow simply estimates home values; it does not determine them. For the most accurate home valuation, I suggest you seek the advice of a qualified professional, like me, who can determine the true market value of your home.

To see the comps Zillow uses, you simply click on the "Map comparable homes" link in either the Bird's Eye View or Map View. However, these aren't always the best or even most current comps as Zillow must wait for records to become public.For the most accurate and up-to-date comps, I suggest you seek the services of a reliable professional, like me, who has access to the most current data and knows how to best present it.

La Habra Heights is the hidden gem of LA. The area having all custom homes is a double-edged sword of sorts. It is expected that your home, like your neighbors, lives up to a certain standard. As such, your property value is higher than surrounding neighborhoods. This standard is built-in to property valuations in your area. Indeed, if your home weren't exceptional and landscaped, it would detract from the value of your home.For the most accurate valuation, I suggest you seek the advice of a qualified professional, like me, who can determine the true market value of your home based on its condition and upgrades.