Every Neighbourhood has its own value due to certain factors and people should be able to understand it using a few tricks. People don’t just buy a house. They buy a neighbourhood. But they don’t always realize it.
Every Agent or Broker should help them avoid the all-too-common neighborhood regret helping them find a community that fits them as perfectly as their new home does. Here’s how to become a neighborhood expert and help your clients love everything about their purchase—from the front porch to the local park.
Research about the Neighborhood online
All the information that you need comes up online in a matter of a click and users share their honest opinions. Other than that Homebuyer can also read local school ratings and see block-by-block crime risk data. And you can find active for sale listings, too, each of which includes even more neighborhood info, like commute times, resident demographics, and more.
Also, the online newspapers show the crime rate surrounding a neighbourhood. When you talk to the people who live and work in the area, ask about what you’ve learned about the neighbourhood so far. Your insider knowledge will help them know you’re already invested in getting to know the area, and they’ll likely feel more comfortable sharing their experiences and observations with you. You might even start to learn which neighbours are planning to move soon, and what businesses are coming in and out of the area.
Discover the neighbourhood you will love to live peacefully
If the stats say it’s a walkable neighborhood, spend a few hours walking around. Stop at the grocery store, get a latte at a coffee shop, and chat up a waiter at a restaurant.
First-time homebuyers and pioneering buyers love these neighborhoods, often full of older homes and nearer the city center, so knowing which areas are on the rise will give you an edge.
