This February there are a lot of Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta Maine properties for sale, but if this is the month you’re seriously entering the hunt, all that matters is how to find the best one! If you are a first time buyer, where to begin may seem a bit daunting, but you can relax. In reality, there are no “wrong” ways to search for a new home – but there are a few great places you can start.
Internet
Statistics shows that at least 94% of buyers make use of the Internet when they search for properties for sale. This is the most convenient source of information for most Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta Maine buyers. A great website provides them with the most up-to-date listing information, price alerts, and market statistics. Real estate agencies and most individual agents have their own websites with ample photos, listing particulars, area information, etc.
The Lewiston Sun Journal, The Kennebec Journal (KJ) or The Real Esate Book
This may seem a bit out of date but good ‘ole fashioned print ads can be a source for rentals. A better source for homes for sale in Central Maine, particularly Lewiston, Auburn, and Augusta, is The Real Estate Book. You will find many of properties for sale in the book, which you may pick up at your local stores including Hannaford. Most of these ads have beautiful color photos meant to draw you in – so let them! (Then re-check the listing online.) If nothing else, viewing the ads can help you get a snapshot view of the current Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta Maine market. Be mindful this isn’t a complete database by any means, but it gives you something to do when you’re sitting in a waiting room!
Real Estate Agents/Offices
I may be a bit biased here, but this last tip is the most sure-fire of all: finding the right agent. Establishing a relationship with a well-networked real estate agent will make your search for Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta Maine homes for sale easier, smoother, and vastly more productive. A well-informed agent is your singular best asset during the home hunt. He or she can explain and answer all your questions about the properties for sale you see online or in magazine, can give you the inside scoop on the neighborhood, the “comparables” (homes sold), the potential resale or long term value. The right agent will have seen hundreds of homes in Lewiston, Auburn, Augusta and surrounding towns. Putting that experience and market insight to work for you couldn’t be easier: I’m right here and I can save you thousands of dollars with my negotiating skills and years of experience! You can reach me at 207-689-9880!
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