| Website | propertyshark.com |
| Blog | propertyshark.com... |
| Category | eCommerce |
| Employees | 45 |
| Founded | 1/03 |
Propertyshark.com is a real estate website that provides in-depth data for more than 25 million properties in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area and 12 other major markets.
The website launched in January 2003 and has quickly grown to become the premier real estate research site in New York City. It combines public data with proprietary data, allowing users to see a comprehensive description of a given property including its sale history, ownership information, zoning information, permits, violations, nearby toxic sites, demographics, title history, etc.
During the 5 years of operation, the site has expanded the range of services it offers and now includes comparable sales, listings, foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, photographs, real estate maps and mailing lists.
In February 2008, PropertyShark.com launched PropertyShark University, to train and educate real estate professionals through practical continuing education classes. Its seminars include classes on short sales, distressed properties, multifamily property investments, creative financing, etc. Classes are held in Manhattan, New York City and Garden City, Nassau County.
| Website | propertysharkuniversity.com |
| Stage | Live |
| Launch Date | February 1, 2008 |
| Tags | real-estate-education |
PropertyShark University was launched in February 2008 to provide a no-nonsense practical course for real estate professionals. Its seminars include a wide range of real estate topics varying from distressed properties and short sales, to multifamily home investments, and creative real estate financing. Most of the classes offered are accredited continuing education programs that count toward renewing real estate broker licenses. Classes are held in Manhattan, New York City, and Garden City, Nassau County.
Composed are the listings and descriptions of a few of the classes that are currently being offered at PropertyShark University.
Ultimate Auction Class - One of the most hands-on foreclosure auction classes offered at [http://www.propertyshark.com PropertyShark]. During this day-long class, students review and analyze all of the properties in Brooklyn, New York City that are scheduled for auction that day. Afterward, the class attends the Brooklyn Auction, located at 360 Adams Street, to watch the auction proceedings. Following the auction, the class discusses the auction process in its entirety, prepares bid sheets for properties, witnesses the different auction attendees, and finally uses their calculations to determine if they would have won or lost the bid.
Short Sale Class – Students learn the fundamentals behind a short sale, how a short sale helps the bank and the borrower, working with the bank and borrower, accepting or rejecting offers made and exit strategies. The students also learn how to find short sale properties, how to choose a target area for short sale prospects, and how to finance a short sale.
Multifamily Property Investments Class– A class directing its attention to the multifamily property investments that are specifically located in New York City. Topics taught include: rent stabilization and rent control laws, conventional financing vs. commercial financing, multifamily property valuations, as well as exit strategies. Additionally, participants learn about searching for multifamily properties as an investment, financing the investment and where to seek for advice and support throughout the investment endeavors.
