Browsing a home? Find everything you need to know instantly.

Latest Version

Version
4.3.2
Update
May 18, 2022
Size
675KiB
Developer
zerodown.com
Category
Users
247
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Identity
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Https://zerodown.com/*
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Sherlock Extension

Sherlock is a free Chrome plugin that analyzes price trends, permit history, sale history, demographics, quality of life, healthcare access, and more for every home on sale on Zillow and Redfin.

Save time and effort
You don’t need to work on ten tabs to find and dig up information on a home anymore. If there is something that you need to know about a home, Sherlock will find it for you.

A Deep Dive into Every Home
It’s as good as visiting a home, or sometimes even better. Sherlock does the hard work for you by combing through hundreds of data points to deliver instant insights on the home and the neighborhood.

Compare & Bookmark
Simply save a home and see a side-by-side comparison of up to 10 homes. Sherlock is a smart way to bookmark and keep track of the homes that you’re interested in - all in one place!

At present, Sherlock uses 500+ data points to deliver observations and facts, a figure that’s growing fast. These include:

* Comparison to neighbors
* Building permit history
* Property tax history
* Neighborhood demographics
* Top schools
* Transportation options
* Nearby conveniences
* Grocery and food delivery options
* Impact of the local real estate market on pricing
* Effect of climate change on the neighborhood

...and more.

Currently available in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Phoenix, and Atlanta metro areas. If you'd like Sherlock in your city please join our waitlist https://zerodown.com/sherlock-waitlist
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Sherlock", "description": "Browsing a home? Find everything you need to know instantly.", "version": "4.3.2", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "sherlock32.png", "default_title": "Sherlock", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["src/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.zillow.com/*"], "js": ["src/zillowScraper.js", "src/badge.js"], "css": ["style.css"] }, { "matches": ["*://www.redfin.com/*"], "js": ["src/redfinScraper.js", "src/badge.js"], "css": ["style.css"] }, { "matches": ["*://www.realtor.com/*"], "js": ["src/realtorScraper.js", "src/badge.js"], "css": ["style.css"] }, { "matches": ["*://www.trulia.com/*"], "js": ["src/truliaScraper.js", "src/badge.js"], "css": ["style.css"] } ], "icons": { "32": "sherlock32.png", "48": "sherlock48.png", "128": "sherlock128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "identity", "https://fonts.googleapis.com/", "https://zerodown.com/*", "https://labsapp.zerodown.com/*" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Sherlock extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Sherlock extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Sherlock extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Sherlock extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Sherlock extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Sherlock extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Sherlock Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Sherlock extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Sherlock extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Sherlock extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Sherlock extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Sherlock extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Sherlock extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Sherlock extension file

Select and download the Sherlock extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Sherlock extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Sherlock extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Sherlock extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Sherlock extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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