23 June 2022
Your Monsoon Zoning Questions Answered
What is a Zoning Code? A zoning code defines what a piece of land is allowed to be used for (e.g., residential, business/industrial or farm). There is a lot of information to review about zoning, so let’s summarize a few things. There are two types of zoning: county zoning...
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08 February 2022
Reporting a Tax Error in Monsoon
Did you find an error in the Monsoon Tax database? If the answer is yes, here are steps to take before reporting. Step One Double check if the information being reported matches the County Assessor’s site. To verify, click the link next to Assessor Parcel #, located above the...
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05 May 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT: CENTRAL AZ LISTINGS NOW IN MONSOON
Listings from Central Arizona Association of Realtors are now available in Monsoon! Central Arizona includes Gila County and towns like Payson, Pine and the Heber/Overgaard area. You will now be able to see listings from CABOR in Monsoon, along with other MLS partners like PAAR, SVAR, LHAR, SAMLS and...
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23 April 2021
Finding Comps in Monsoon
Monsoon is a great resource for finding tax records, but did you know it also has a tool that can help you find comparable properties? With one click you can pull up comps and get projected sales amounts for any property in the state. You can also generate reports...
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19 March 2021
Getting to Know the Monsoon Map
The Monsoon map that appears as part of each tax record provides additional information about the property and surrounding area that can be very useful. Let’s take a look at it! Once you’ve become familiar with the basic functions of the Monsoon map, try using the drawing tool to...
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02 March 2021
Do You Know What the Monsoon Map Can Do?
If you haven’t been using the Monsoon map feature, you might be surprised by all it can do. When viewing a Monsoon tax report, you’ll see a map to the left of the property information section with the location of the property outlined in orange. But have you ever...
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12 November 2020
Which Monsoon Search Should You Run?
There are three types of Monsoon searches: tax, MLS and foreclosure. So which Monsoon search should you run? Let’s explore each. Tax Search Are you looking to reach investor clients or wanting to contact homeowners who might be in a good position to sell? Performing a tax search is...
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01 October 2020
How to Find Renters in Monsoon
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could pinpoint the renters in a particular area or subdivision? You can in the Monsoon Tax System! Finding Renters in Monsoon In the Tax tab, start by defining your area, whether that be a city, ZIP code, subdivision or a custom shape. Next...
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02 September 2020
Announcement: Flagstaff Listings Now in Monsoon
The Northern Arizona Association of Realtors is now providing the Monsoon Tax system to all of its members. With this new partnership you will now be able to see listings from NAAR in Monsoon, along with other MLS partners like PAAR, SVAR, LHAR, SAMLS and CABOR. You can filter...
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12 August 2020
Viewing and Sharing Monsoon Reports
The Monsoon tax system allows you to set your Monsoon preferences and create a one-page tax summary report, but did you know there’s also an easy way to customize a Monsoon report before printing or sharing it? Whether you’re doing a tax, MLS or foreclosure search, you can remove...
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24 June 2020
A Monsoon Search Filter You Might Not Know About
There’s a cool Monsoon search filter you might not know about. It’s often underutilized and underestimated, but it can make all the difference in a search- the is/not option. Certain filters include an is/not option that allow you to fine tune a search based on exact needs. One example...
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02 March 2020
Opening Bids in Monsoon Foreclosure Searches Explained
If you’re getting ready to do a foreclosure search in Monsoon, there are some things you’ll need to know about opening bids. The Opening Bid is the minimum amount that can be offered for the property when the auction begins. Since it’s common for there to be multiple bidders,...
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06 February 2020
Using the Monsoon Drawing Tool
Monsoon makes it easy to find properties by using the Tax, MLS and Foreclosure search templates. But did you know you can also use the Map features to make your search even more specific? This is especially helpful if you want to search for multiple subdivisions or neighborhoods at...
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13 January 2020
Options for Viewing Your Monsoon Results
Monsoon makes it easy to customize your experience, from the search template, to the MLS, right down to the color scheme. But it doesn’t stop there. Monsoon offers three different options to view your search results: Cards, Rows, and Map. Cards The Cards display shows each property as a...
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08 January 2020
Why is Listing Status Important in the Foreclosure Search?
If you’re using the foreclosure search in Monsoon, the Listing Status field can be important for a number of reasons. It all depends on what you’re trying to accomplish with your search. Foreclosures might be a great option for investors looking for a fixer upper or a client who...
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22 November 2019
The Comping Tool in Monsoon
Did you know that Monsoon has a comping tool? With one click you can pull up comparables and get projected sales amounts for any property in the state. Monsoon also provides you with two reports: Comp Summary Report and Comp Detail Report. Here’s how it works. From any tax...
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21 November 2019
Monsoon Moment – Property Address vs Mailing Address
The Monsoon tax system is a great resource for gathering information about a property. It can also be helpful for prospecting potential buyers and sellers. Whether you’re using Monsoon to do a tax, MLS or foreclosure search, you’re able print out mailing labels based on the results by clicking...
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29 October 2019
Customizing Monsoon Search Templates
Customizing your Monsoon search templates allows you to obtain results based on specific criteria that might not be found in the default templates. Some examples of fields you can add include Owner Intended Use, Finance Type and Estimated Percent Gain. You can also change the order of the items...
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22 August 2019
Accessing Plat Maps in Monsoon
If you’re looking for a Plat map, Monsoon can help in some cases. Monsoon relies heavily on data from the county, so the maps you can access through Monsoon depends on what the county makes available. Monsoon links you directly to the county assessors website via the APN link...
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When doing a Monsoon foreclosure search, you can filter by notice date or auction date. Which to choose depends on your goal. Notice Date Notice date refers to the notice of trustee sale. Basically, it’s the day the homeowner is informed by the lender that their property will be sold at a future date due...
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