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Comparing Schools When You Make A Move

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Real Estate Agent with SHAHAR Management

When you are making a move you always want to consider location, the home itself, the school system, taxes, closing costs, your interest rate and your mortgage.

 A good public school system can be an important consideration for home buyers, even if you don’t have school-aged children. Good schools can enhance the resale value of your home and make it more attractive to a broader range of potential buyers and tenants.

To check out school information, go to School Match, which offers school data services. Here you’ll find test scores, student-teacher ratios, spending, college bound information and more.

When you find that special home you look to be there for a long time.  However if you have done your homework and do have to make a move sooner than expected, having done these things will help you get the best price for your property if you do have to sell. 

schools, check out the schools when buying a home

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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

I have clients who will look at homes in specific school districts ..Thanks for the site it is helpful

Hannah

Jan 26, 2012 06:38 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Debra indeed very important even for buyers without kids for future re-sale.  All school districts are not created equal and all buyers need to be made aware of that.

Jan 26, 2012 06:49 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

I always get questions about schools as so many of the first time home buyers are looking at raising a family. Others that are retiring here don't find it as much of a priority. Good you have a place to send them for doing their homework.

Jan 26, 2012 10:09 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

What helpful information to share with people moving into or around your area, Debra. You know your area inside and out.

Jan 26, 2012 10:25 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debbie that is an extremely useful and valuable website, especially for families with young children.

Jan 26, 2012 12:12 PM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Hi Debra, I agree with your commenters about your link to School Match.  We have a great website for our schools in Indiana as well.  Pats or Giants?

Jan 26, 2012 02:52 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Hannah- The same here in these rural areas.

John- Yes we are not supposed to talk schools but we can be a source for their resources. 

Janis- Most people usually know already where they want to look.

Lottie- Thanks Lottie for commenting!

George- Thanks George!

Sharon- Definitely Giants!

Jan 27, 2012 09:51 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

It is important for people to know what they are buying into, Debra. Schools make a big difference in area choices for buyers--with or without school-age children.

Jan 28, 2012 12:06 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

It is so true Debbie... Everyone wants to live in Cooper City, FL (a city in Broward County) because all 5 public schools are A++.

Jan 29, 2012 11:04 AM
Stanton Homes
Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC
Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina

The school comparison sites can be great for seeing test scores and overall rankings - but it also helps to visit the favorite schools and really get a feel for them. 

Jan 31, 2012 10:19 PM