Westchester County Home Hunting Without Fear...
Phyllis Lerner of the William Raveis Legends Group in Westchester has put together a wonder post for buyer complete with links and tips on what to do. If you are looking in Fairfield County, Connecticut call me, David Popoff at William Raveis in Darien, Ct. With over 30 years of working in lower Fairfield County and living for over 40 years I am full of tidbits of information and knowledge. Check out local housing data, listings, my bio ..... CLICK HERE.
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As any extreme sports addict and daredevil knows, well thought out preparations for the specific task at hand is what takes the fear out of trying and makes success possible.
The sometimes risky sport of home buying is no different.
Those who've suffered the agony of defeat in what's likely the most dangerous and exhilarating consumer game today, learned the hard way that sheer fearlessness isn't enough to become and remain a homeowner... through good times and bad.
With the rules of the housing game changed forever, preparing to just squeak by the home buying ordeal isn't enough to achieve a decisive and lasting victory.
The idea isn't just to buy a home. The goal is to keep your own roof over your head.
Create a wish list. Write down housing wants and needs. Include all the physical characteristics you want or need. Include style, size, layout and room configuration. Look at the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the basic amenities you must have. Include critical features such as location and services and a home's proximity to good schools or public transportation lines.
Browse for housing. www.westchester-real-estate.us offers current home listings and valuation features, neighborhood data and information, as well as trends in local markets. Use these features to determine how a listing compares with nearby, comparable properties in terms of value, actual sales prices, home features, neighborhood characteristics, and more.
Work with an expert. Finding a professional real estate agent who will represent your best interests can make the difference in negotiating the best offer, and closing painlessly on the home of your dreams. Look for a full time real estate agent, who has uploaded telling photos and videos of her clients' property listings on very visible Web sites and advertisements to market your listing.
Get the complete picture before you visit. You can't possibly know everything about a community from an online listing. Schools, crime levels, and proximity to shopping, recreation and work all impact property values and lifestyle quality. Please contact me today with your questions and also visit my realty Web site www.westchester-real-estate.us to explore all Westchester County communities.
Make sure the property details are reliable. Buyers need to know when a new listing has come on, when one expires, sold, or a price change has occurred. Look for Web sites like www.westchester-real-estate.us that updates listings frequently, including price changes. Fresh and reliable information is critical. Sign up for my free email alerts and stay on top of changes so you can be first to act.
Phyllis Lerner, Realtor
Broker / Owner
http://westchester-real-estate.us
914-438-7556Voted 2010 FIVE STAR Real Estate Agent by Westchester Magazine
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