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If you
are
buying a
home,
one of
the
first
things
as your
real
estate
professional
I will
do
before
taking
you on
home
tours is
interview
you to
determine
the type
of house
you want
such as
a
2,000-square-foot
four-bedroom,
split-level
with a
formal
dining
room and
two-car
garage.
But just
as
important
is the
type of
community
you want
to live
in.
Knowing
what
your
requirements
are will
help
narrow
your
home
search
and save
time.
To
expedite
the
house-hunting
process,
start by
making a
list of
the
dream
home
factors
that are
most
important
to you
and your
family's
lifestyle.
Consider
style,
location,
proximity
to work
and
schools,
yard
size,
children
in the
community,
and of
course,
price.
Price
and
location
generally
are the
key
factors
you'll
use to
identify
the
communities
that
best
suit
you. If
you are
moving
within
the same
city,
you may
want to
start
your
community
search
by
getting
in your
car and
exploring.
There
are also
resources
on the
Internet
that let
you
compare
communities.
You'll
want to
ask
yourself
critical
questions,
such as:
Do you
dream of
something
quaint
and
charming
that can
only be
found in
an older
area?
Or, do
you
prefer
everything
new? Are
you
willing
to
sacrifice
size and
space
for
architectural
detailing?
What
about
drive
and
commute
time to
the
office
and
schools?
Will you
forgo
the
number
of
bedrooms
and a
big yard
for
proximity
to a
lake or
other
recreational
areas?
Whether
you have
children
or not,
buying a
home in
a
community
with
good
schools
is
important.
It not
only
adds
value to
your
property,
but also
is an
attractive
feature
when and
if you
decide
to sell.
There
are
plenty
of
resources
available
to get
information
about
schools
within
the
communities
you are
considering.
Various
Internet
sites
offer
school
reports
and
profiles.
They
provide
statistical
data
such as
graduation
rates,
college-bound
percentages,
and
standardized
test
scores.
You can
also
learn
about
special
programs
the
schools
offer.
In
addition
to these
reports,
many
schools
have
their
own Web
sites
you can
peruse.
And of
course
you can
always
talk to
people
in the
area or
take a
tour of
the
school.
Additional
factors
you'll
want to
consider
during
your
community
search
are
crime,
recreational
activities,
proximity
to
shopping
and
restaurants,
and
other
specific
family
needs.
Once
you've
narrowed
your
search
to two
or three
communities
that fit
your
price
range
and
lifestyle,
make
comparisons
of price
and
sales
activity.
Your
real
estate
professional
can help
you
determine
which
communities
are most
sales-worthy
at
present,
and
which
are more
likely
to
continue
to be.
There
are many
factors
involved
in
selecting
the
right
community
for you
and your
family.
Discuss
your
options
with
your
real
estate
professional.
This
will
provide
the
information
he or
she
needs to
help you
find
property
listings
to tour.
Remember,
a
targeted
approach
to house
hunting
is less
time
consuming,
less
expensive
and more
efficient.
I can help
I can help you with every
aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m
experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens
Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I
care.
As
your
Better
Homes
and
Gardens
Rand
Realty
Sales
Professional,
I
will
provide
you
with
the
information
you
need
to
make
an
educated
decision.
The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you. |
