When it’s time to find a place to live, it’s time to open up some social media.
Whether you’re looking for a new house, a condo, a second home at the beach or looking to upsize or downsize, don’t overlook social media for finding affordable housing.
Location, Location
Depending where you want to live, you’ll have different expectations.
Perhaps you want a sprawling house in the suburbs. Check out some local realtors’ social media pages in the area. If you’re not sure how to find one, take a look at some of the big name realtors online and then narrow down to a specific realtor.
You can also ask your Facebook friends if they know anyone who specializes in the area.
You may be surprised who knows who on social media, and someone may be able to turn you on to a great realtor who can help you find the perfect (and perfectly priced) home.
Also when you are doing your own drive-arounds, you can often find listings on social media to view the home before ever setting foot inside. It’s a great way to preview a home before wasting anyone’s time if it’s not going to be what you want.
City dwelling is a little different as it’s not as easy to drive around on your own.
Check out social media for specific areas, even specific buildings, if you are eyeing a particular one.
You may be surprised at what you can (or can’t) afford, so it makes sense to do a little triage before getting a realtor or agent involved. Be open-minded and you may find the perfect thing.
As the following article, “micro apartment design makes Brooklyn housing more affordable” looks at, this concept is opening up in other cities as well.
Sure, New York is tight on space, but other cities are incorporating micro apartments as well, and these could be just what you want if money is tight, but city living is calling you.
Social media can help you out here, as well, to find out what’s available where you want to be.
What Social Media to use?
Check out Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Narrow down neighborhoods, school districts or buildings to help you find what may be available in your price range. Often it’s surprising what your money can get you, and social media can help you find affordable areas.
You can also a real estate agent via social media, one whose social media appeals to you. A good agent will post listings on her social media feeds, along with stats and other information.
Social media is a great way to not only check out listings, but pre-shop your agent as well.
It’s best to work with an agent who you gel with, so go ahead and contact them via social media to get a vibe.
Social media makes the search for the perfect home so much easier.
Gone are the days when the first impression is when the realtor unlocks the front door; now you can save everyone’s time with that first view on social media.
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