Finding Condo Information is not easy but there is help out there!!

As a Realtor Specializing in Condo's in the Jenison, Hudsonville and Grandville MI Area's, I learned the hard way that finding General Information on Condo Associations can not only be difficult but also terribly frustrating.   As you begin to explore the different possibilities open to you in Buying a condo you will learn quickly that when it comes to Condo Associations everything varies, from the cost of the Monthly Association Fee too, will they allow you to place that bird feeder out on your back deck? 

While preparring to purchase a Condo you should decide very early on what things are most important to you.  On top of the typical wants and needs list for purchasing a home such as...

1. How many beds and baths do you need? 

2. What area do you want to live in? 

3. What price range do you need to stay within? 

4. How soon do you want or need to move?
 





The above list can go on I know but when considering a Condo, there are some other things that are very important and must also be taken into consideration...

1. Do you have a pet and if so will the condo association allow it?

2. How important to you is an end unit? 

3. What is the Monthly Association Fee and what does it cover? 

4. Do you prefer a Senior Community, Club House, Pool etc...

5. When repairs are needed what is taken care of by the Association?

6. What type of parking do they have and where can your guests park when they come to visit?

7. Where is your mail box!?

8. How does the trash get picked up?

Many Associations do not have a Main Office so there is no place to just stop in and ask.  Also, unless you already know someone who lives in a particular association it can be truly difficult to find out who their Contact Person or the Association President is to get your questions answered. 

Ok...so how do you go about getting the information you are in need of and your questions answered without becoming so frustrated you want to pull all your hair out??  (and believe me you will, I have been there!) Please just contact your area Realtor who is experienced in Condo Sales and avoid this added aggravation!   Isn't purchasing and moving difficult enough without having to throw all of this into the mix?  It will be as easy as giving your Realtor all of your wants and needs, they will then be happy to contact the appropriate parties to get your questions answered.  It's really just that easy.

Aggravation avoided and Best of Luck to YOU!!