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Buying a House Means Chatting With Neighbors

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Real Estate Agent with Exp Realty SL3374670

With more than 43 million people relocating throughout the U.S. every year, you don’t have to wait until you are surrounded by stacks of cartons to realize how important it is to make your next move the right one. If you’re buying a house in Norwalk in the foreseeable future, it’s a particularly valuable idea to take the time to chat with some of your potential new neighbors. And while you’re at it, why not bring up a few relevant questions:

Which schools are best?                                  

School quality affects more than just property values. Especially if you have your own kids, buying a house in Norwalk is least disruptive when their new school is the best one available. You’ll make the soundest choice by comparing more than one parent’s opinion.

Is there a neighborhood watch?

You will have already aimed for the safest area possible. Now, getting involved with an active neighborhood watch can further ensure your family’s safety. When buying a house, the presence of a neighborhood watch is a good indicator of some solid community spirit…and if there isn’t one, make sure the reason is that everyone already feels secure in the area.

What events are available in Norwalk?

Buying a house means buying a home base for all your family’s activities. By asking your neighbors which local events and activities they enjoy the most, you’ll get a glimpse of the scope and depth of the cultural life that’s going to surround you. As a side benefit, just inquiring shows you as someone who is sociable — and that you’ll be a good new neighbor to have!

 The simple act of reaching out in this way lets you familiarize yourself with a new neighborhood faster, and ultimately leads to a better-informed long term real estate decision. Especially if the area is new to you and your family, buying a house in town is actually a one-time opportunity to make a host of new friends. I have tons of information available for futureresidents. If you’re even considering buying a house in the Norwalk area, don’t hesitate to call me today!

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Simone Bercu
Metro Referral - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Not state specific Real Estate - GRI, e-PRO, AB

Claude, good advice.  I always encourage buyers to talk to the neighbors, before they buy.  They can alleviate many fears and learn from the neighbors.

May 06, 2013 06:46 AM
Matt Eichmann
El Dorado Hills, CA
El Dorado Hills Real Estate - Coldwell Banker

Great advice. I'm always a little wary myself to chat with neighbors too much due to disclosure laws, but I usually encourage my buyers to if they have specific questions. Local homeowners are by far your best resource for good information. I had one transaction where my buyer and I were outside chatting with the next door neighbor when they asked if we knew what had happened there. Come to find out there was an undisclosed suicide on the property two years earlier. Definitely a worthwhile conversation. lol

May 06, 2013 07:06 AM