Information you find on PropertyShark is aggregated from public sources, such as local county clerk and tax assessor offices. These agencies provide us with information in bulk, and we do not verify it or correct it in any way.
Incorrect or missing information in the database could be due to:
1. Data Recorded Incorrectly with Government Agencies
This can be as simple as a typo, a spelling error or even numbers that were added to their database incorrectly. Any changes we make could invalidate their authenticity, so the only way to remedy such errors would be for you to reach out to the appropriate agency and request the correction of the erroneous data.
Generally speaking, you could contact either the County Clerk or the Tax Assessor. In New York City, there are several agencies that provide property information depending on the type (sales, tax assessments, violations, permits and so on). Find a full list of New York City agencies.
Always make sure that the information you have comes from an accredited source, and not just Google or various MLSs.
2. Data Not Made Available to PropertyShark
PropertyShark depends on information provided to us by local governmental authorities. Consequently, there may be instances in which some information is not provided to us. In some cases, the data is delayed and by the time we receive it, it has become outdated, so we discontinue some of our coverage. In other cases, data is sparsely recorded so we opt against aggregating it.
Coverage varies from state to state and even county to county, so please check the list below to see the information we have available and where:
- Property reports and ownership information
- Foreclosures
- Comparables
- Mailing and data lists
- Commercial "for sale" listings
- Homes "for sale" listings
There are five states or territories that we have no coverage for:
- Montana
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Puerto Rico
- Wyoming
3. Possible Delays with Recorded Information
Government agencies across the U.S. record and display their information with some margin of delay. For example, in the five boroughs of New York City, it can take up to two weeks before a sale is recorded with the Department of Finance and the deeds are released to the public.
In Nassau or Suffolk counties this process can take up to a month; in some states, it can take several months. Unfortunately, we do not have a way to speed up this process.
With regards to ownership information, we use the Annual Assessment Roll to verify that the owner we display is the right one. We will display deeds of transfer as soon as they are made available; however, we only update the ownership information once a year at varying times depending on the region.
4. Information Was Suppressed
You may come across properties that display very little information. In some instances, this can be due to the fact that the data was suppressed by local government agencies at the owner’s request.
PropertyShark only displays records that are publicly available. As soon as the data is removed from the original source, it is removed from our end, as well. In such cases, it’s best to reach out to the agencies that made this information available in the first place to see what they can advise.
5. Issue with PropertyShark
While such cases are very rare, nobody is exempt from human error. If you are sure that the information we display is incorrect, please let us know by emailing us at support@propertyshark.com, or by calling at (718) 715-1758 any day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern.
PropertyShark receives all of its information from government sources. We do not verify the information in any way, and therefore we cannot accept any liability for any inconsistencies in the property information displayed, as stated in our Disclaimer. Do not rely on this report to support investment decisions. The only authoritative source for the information in this report is the government agencies from which the data was acquired.
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