The Wisdom of Neighbors


The Wisdom of Neighbors
By Scott Rogers • May 29, 2008
Are you considering purchasing a home? Do you have questions about the neighborhood? Ask the neighbors! I showed a property this afternoon in a neighborhood where I had not shown a lot of property --- and my buyer clients were not familiar with the neighborhood either. We had a variety of questions in regards to safety, noise levels, etc. Just as we were about to leave the property, we saw one of the neighbor outside of his house, and we stopped to ask him a few questions. My clients were able to learn, firsthand, from the neighbor: the neighborhood is usually very quiet he doesn't remember having very many issues or problems a sheriff's deputy lives just up the street a single older woman lives next door most people in the immediately surrounding properties have lived there for quite a few years, and generally keep to themselves This was wonderful information for my clients --- and beyond the questions that it answered, it provided them with a general sense of comfort and reassurance that they would likely enjoy life in the neighborhood. AND --- if they do buy this house, they already have a friend in one of their new neighbors! So --- as a buyer, don't hesitate to stop and chat with the neighbors --- they can be one of the most valuable sources of information about what life would be like in your potentially new neighborhood! P.S. If you're a bit bashful, let me know --- I'll be happy to start the conversation and keep it going so that we can glean some useful information! A few other thoughts on the buying process: Searching For A Home Online --- Which Web Site To Use!?! Stalking Is NOT Acceptable, But In Real Estate . . . Are CMA's Just For Sellers? Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 21, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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