As the saying goes "If there is a will, there's a way." To find your dream home, all you need to have is patience and the determination to get what you want. Following is a list of sources where you can find your dream house.
The Internet. With the advent of technology, people intending to buy real property were offered a new resource to find a home. The National Association of Realtors has reported that over 80% of real property buyers use the Internet to look for property. Like in buying other products, these people find it convenient to make use of the Internet when looking for a house. They can do it in the comfort of their home, office or in an internet café. If they do it at home, they have their spouses with them making it easier to discuss matters between them. It is also easier to slim down their choices to do their pre-selection. They also get the chance to check on the house as the real estate broker's site feature photos of the property. In fact, some websites even feature a 360-degree virtual site that covers the inside and outside premises of the house.
Real estate brokers or agents. Real estate brokers or agents are able to sell about 90% of homes to interested buyers. Most real estate brokers check with the Multiple Listing Service to know the available real properties, as this agency has a portfolio of the available homes in a particular location assembled by its member brokers. A real estate agent has sufficient knowledge of the available properties for they usually get the first advice if a house is for sale.
The newspapers and magazines. These sources usually have huge advertisements on the properties that are up for sale. Included in the advertisement is the schedule of open house, the location and the schedule of tours although this information can also be found in the Web. Home magazines likewise carry photos of the house for sale showing the total lot area, its interior and exterior façade as well as the geographical area. However, some of the advertised homes for sale may already be sold before it got printed.
The estate and probate attorneys. If you have found a house that appears uninhabited, you may get in touch with a lawyer whose specialty is in estate planning and transfer proceedings. This is because there is a possibility that the home is in the liquidation process under a probate court. These lawyers can help you to look for a particular home prior to being marketed in the public.
Go around the neighborhood. You can go around or drive through a district that may be near your area or in some place that you have been to. You may find a sign that a certain home is for sale. You can also inquire from the homeowner's association office. If the area has a park, you can talk to some of the residents within the area.
Open houses are another good option to look for homes. You can get this information from the newspapers or magazine. The internet may also provide you this data. You can also get information from malls or supermarkets. Some place their banner advertisements in the lobby of these places.
Your friends, family and business associates can also be your source of information. They may have seen signs or posters of properties or may know of someone who is selling property.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This agency has a list of houses that have been foreclosed and are out for auction. The sales of these homes are coursed through specialized industries that handle such properties. You can check online to look for mortgage banks, lenders, brokers or real-estate auction agents who handle foreclosed properties.
Check on the abovementioned resources to speed up your home search.
