How to Choose a Neighborhood for Your Home Search
Narrow your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you. This helps keep your search focused and efficient. Your local REALTOR® can offer neighborhood information to guide you in your search.
When evaluating a neighborhood you should investigate local conditions. Depending on your own particular needs and tastes, some of the following factors may be more important considerations than others:
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quality of schools
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property values
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traffic
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crime rate
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future construction
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proximity to schools, employment, hospitals, shops, public transportation, prisons, freeways, airports, beaches, parks, stadiums and cultural centers such as museums and theaters
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Get Your House Ready To Show To Buyers
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Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms: they should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free.
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Repair dripping faucets and showerheads.
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Buy showy new towels for the bathroom, and put them out only for showings.
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Spruce up a kitchen in need of more major remodeling by installing new curtains and cabinet knobs, or applying a fresh coat of neutral paint.
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Clean walls and doors of smudges and scuff marks.
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If necessary, repaint dingy, soiled or strongly-colored walls with a neutral shade of paint, such as off-white or beige. The same neutral scheme can be applied to carpets and linoleum.
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Check for cracks, leaks and signs of dampness in the attic and basement, and fix any problem areas.
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Seal basement walls if there are any signs of dampness or leakage.
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Repair cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint and tiles.
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Replace broken or cracked windowpanes, moldings and other woodwork.
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Inspect and repair the plumbing, heating, cooling and alarm systems.