Home to Find Your New Home
Think Like a Real Estate Agent
Even if you are working with an agent you like, it’s a good idea to do some exploring on your own. Here are some ways to get started:
• Drive through the neighborhoods you have picked and look for “for sale” signs.
• Read the newspaper real estate section, and do research online at sites like realtor.com.
• Check real estate shopping guides. These free booklets have photos and are a good way to compare prices and features.
• Visit open houses. When a house has an open house sign in front, it is an invitation to go in without an appointment and look around.
• Visit new home subdivisions. Even if you don’t think you can aff ord a new home, it’s a good idea to check out all of the new construction in your area.
• Look at homes for sale by owner. You may find for sale signs that say “For Sale By Owner (FSBOs). You may save money since the seller does not have to pay an agent’s commission.
