The web is one of the best sources of learning and research today. There are websites out there that can send you daily emails with new and updated listings from the towns and price range of your choice. Some will even allow you to pick the features of your perfect home. Not just homes either. You can search for condos, land, multi family, commercial properties, and past solds at your convenience.
View full listing sheets showing amenities, taxes, lot sizes, beds, baths, rooms, siding, fireplaces, garages, room sizes and much more?
Get property address and see where the properties are located on MapQuest?
Check schools and community profiles of your preferred towns?
Save preferred listings in your own file to view anytime?
Calculate approximate mortgage payments for specific properties?
All of these are good ideas when beginning your search.

If you’re a buyer, Get a pre-approval letter for a mortgage. This lets you know exactly what you can afford. It’s also a very powerful statement to the seller of a property you’re interested in. Not only does it show you have the financial means to come to an agreement, It says your offer is solid, bank-backed and ready to take action. That’s a powerful position to be in. Why not give yourself every advantage?

Definitely do the research, yourself first, then call an agent. Interview a few. Find someone you like and trust. You’re going to be partners in a process that typically ranges from 1 – 6 months, regarding your most prized possession, so you need to be comfortable with you’re new partner. Ask for a free Comparative Market Analysis of the home you’re in. Find out where you really stand.

That said. Go for it! You’re ready to find the perfect property. Good Hunting and Have fun!

Lew McConkey
Focused on Home Buyers and Sellers in Brockton, Abington, Whitman, Hanson, Halifax and East Bridgewater

Rosen Realty
(781)252-9789
Lewmcconkey@rosenrealty.com