What to Look
for in an Online Listing by Jonathan
Lammers
Online real estate listings have revolutionized
the way buyers locate property, compare prices
and find real estate professionals. But before
you log on, make sure you have all the tools to
get the most from your search.
Getting Local
You may have heard the old saying: "the three
most important rules of real estate are location,
location and location." To be sure, the first
step in any online search is locating the specific
area you're interested in. And with the convenient
Find a Local Magazine search tool at Homes &
Land, you'll be able to focus in on properties
across town or across the country without ever
leaving your chair.
Golf Course,
Waterfront or Historic?
Another important consideration is being able
to find the kind of property you want. Always
dreamed of a house by the water? Or maybe you're
looking for a little mountain hideaway? No matter
what kind of property interests you, Homes &
Land makes it easy to find. Just remember that
once you've located the magazine for your area
of interest, you'll be able to choose from a list
of all the different property types that are available.
Just check the box, hit the search button, and
you're done!
And if you're working with a budget, make sure
to take advantage of other features like setting
a price range and selecting the number of bedrooms
and baths.
Seeing is Believing
It's hard to get excited about a property if you
don't know what it looks like. So to help save
time and effort finding exactly what you want,
all Homes & Land listings come with a photo
and detailed property description. Some properties
even have virtual tours so you can enjoy 360 degree
views and feel as though you're actually standing
inside the house or on the lot.
| How to Get the Most from a Homes &
Land Listing |
- Use the Find a Local
Magazine search tool
to locate the area
you're interested
in
- Select the price
range, property type
and number of bedrooms
and baths to focus
on specific properties
- Browse listings
matching your criteria
by viewing thumbnail
photos and brief descriptions
- Get more information
by clicking on the
photo of any property
that interests you.
- Contact the agent
via their phone number
or email address shown
in the "Offered by"
section at the bottom
of each listing
- Make an appointment
to see your favorite
properties!
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Talk to the Expert
If you want learn more about a property, the next
step is getting in touch with the listing agent.
They'll be able to answer any questions you might
have, and also provide details about the neighborhood,
the city--even the local schools. All Homes &
Land listings include the agent's contact information
in the "Offered by" section beneath the property
description. You can call them at the office,
view their website, or send them an email. Don'
delay when you find the right property--talk to
the expert!
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