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Choosing the Right Location

Jun30
2009
Leave a Comment Written by Shanna

moving

Whether you’ve just gotten news about a job transfer, are looking to relocate somewhere nearby or haven’t decided when or how you’ll be moving next, one thing’s certain: you’ll care about location. Within a given region, there are cities; within cities, neighborhoods; within neighborhoods, subdivisions or developments or communities. How can you decide which is right for you? What issues matter most?

Beyond visiting homes and asking around, there are ways you can whittle down the possibilities, particularly through checklists. So if you’re coming up against a wall, location-wise, consider these questions as a preliminary guide:

1. Convenience:

  • How close are grocery stores?
  • How close are schools?
  • How close is your office/work?
  • How close are other places you visit often (entertainment, etc.)?
  • How close are highways/trains/airports?

2. Logistics

  • What’s the crime rate like?
  • What’s the tax rate like?
  • How are surrounding properties zoned? Will there be primarily houses around you or commercial areas?
  • What are the area’s demographics like?

3. Comfort

  • What’s the noise level like? At different times of day?
  • Is the area urban/rural/suburban? Whatever it is, are you comfortable with that?
  • Does the community seem tight-knit? Friendly?
  • What, if any, community amenities are available?

Of course, the ultimate deciding factor in a new home purchase can sometimes be your own gut instinct, along with the emotional response you have to a property. But these questions can sometimes help pull objective facts out of a showing that will help you make a more informed decision.

Happy house hunting!

Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas - Tagged buying a home, location, moving, neighborhood, real estate
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Why You’re the Expert on Your Home

Jan07
2008
Leave a Comment Written by Shanna

House

No one knows your home like you do. No certifications or title can substitute for personal history and experience.

So it makes sense, then, that you’d be the most qualified person to sell your property. Who else knows your home’s features, right down to the year things were upgraded and the type of materials you used in that home improvement project?

Think about some of the things you now know about your home, simply by having lived in it:

  1. Local Attractions
  2. Convenience to Shops, Dining
  3. Proximity to Transportation
  4. History
  5. Special Features
  6. Upgrades & Improvements
  7. Taxes
  8. Schools
  9. Association/Development Info
  10. Overall feel of the Community

Embrace your expert knowledge and use it to market your home to its finest. By teaming up with Buy Owner, you’ve armed yourself with an abundance of information. The combination of your firsthand experience, Buy Owner’s marketing professionals and a high-traffic web site creates an unbeatable plan to showcase your property.

Posted in General Information, Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas - Tagged expert, home ownership, real estate marketing, selling Buy Owner, selling your home
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