The majority of purchasers consider price, location, condition, features, transportation, shopping and recreation when deciding which home to purchase.  Not all purchasers are concerned about school quality, but they should be!!!!

The fact that you do not have children or do not plan to have children is not a consideration.  School quality is a major feature to many purchasers and will impact on one's ability to resell the home.  It should be in the "mix" of items to be considered by ALL PURCHASERS.

The question then becomes, "Where do I find the information?"

There are many sources of information available, but the most reliable and unbiased repository of information is the Virginia Department of Education.

Go to SCHOOL REPORT CARD where you will find extremely current information on every public school in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  The data includes test scores on English, Mathematics, History and Science.  It also includes a comprehensive breakdown of population, crime, and statistical performance by demographic groups within each school, school division and the Commonwealth.  Of course, a personal visit to the school is also important for parents with "special needs" or are interested in specific programs or activities.

As the parents of a "special needs" student my husband and I are keenly aware of the importance of school performance for children at all levels of achievement as well as its' impact on marketing a home.

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