Real Estate Advice for the Austin Metro

Real Estate advice for the Austin Metro and Neighborhoods in Georgetown and Round Rock

Drive the Neighborhood

I think one stress factor of moving is the not knowing who your neighbors are going to be, if you are making the right choice picking one neighborhood over another… my advice is Drive the Neighborhood. Once you find a home you like it is important to go by the house in the morning and see what traffic is like, when the school bus drops the kids off (not too many times or someone will call in on you!), on your way home from work to test the commute and on the weekend to get a “feel” for the area. What do you see and hear? Do you like it? Can you see yourself living in the neighborhood? If the answers to the questions are yes – then you are probably making a wise decision. No one has a crystal ball but doing your homework prior to moving makes all the difference.
Talk to the Neighbors

Don’t be afraid to talk to the neighbors. Ask the neighbors how they like the neighborhood. How is the local shopping market, traffic, HOA Board and do they have any concerns? You might be discouraged about a busy traffic light and the neighbor knows an alternative way to avoid the light. You never know what you’ll find out if you don’t ask.