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Why Schools are Important to a Home Buyer

bektinet — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:19:26 +0000

Take a moment to consider how special elementary school was to your early years and you will realize nearby schools should be a contributing factor in your home buying decision.

Along these same lines having children is an incredible responsibility. No one knows this more than you and we all agree on the importance of a quality education. So, if you want to buy a home and you have children, you most likely are concerned with schools.

And even without children, buying a house in a school district known for providing quality education can make a difference in your home’s perceived value.

How does someone go about finding the best options in schools?

At this point some people will tell you to ask your real estate agent. Even though I was a real estate broker and sales person I wouldn’t recommend it. Why? Real estate agents know they can’t possibly keep up to date with every last detail about local schools. They are licensed to sell you a house. Selling homes is their expertise. For determining the quality of schools, it is important to do your own research.

Fortunately, there is a lot more public information available than 20 years ago or even 10 years ago. But before you start looking, determine your priorities and preferences first.

Here are some questions to ponder. How important is it to be close to your child’s school? This can vary greatly depending your family dynamics.

Is your child going to attend public school or do you intend to send them to a private or religious school?

In addition, school options can also include other types of schools. There are themed alternative schools in addition to hybrids of private and public enterprise, charter schools. There are magnet schools and there are some school districts that allow you to send your children to any school you select. Some families choose to home school their children. Most likely you already have some options in mind.

In a word, when looking for information the obvious place to begin is the internet. It is incredible what you can find out these days. For instance, a site called Great Schools provides simple steps to get information about schools throughout the entire United States.

In short, one would enter an address of a prospective home to receive names of nearest pre-schools, public elementary schools, public middle schools, and public high schools. It offers charter schools sorted by closest to farthest away. In addition, it also includes a complete list of private schools. All this information is available by simply searching with the term “local schools” on the particular site.

Searching on the internet is merely the first step. But if you want to be thorough, there is no better way than to put on your hiking boots and head over to a school and check it out for yourself. Potential home buyers who plan a face to face meeting will benefit.

Likewise, call the office ahead of time and make an appointment to talk to the principal. Ask questions. Call the school district. You can discuss what you are seeking specifically based on your son or daughter’s individuality and inquire into the educational performance records. What is an individual school’s track record in test scores and do they provide orchestra, drama clubs, and sport teams. If your child has special needs ask how the school district accommodates those issues.

Naturally, I have discussed several ways in this article to search out school information when you are going to buy a home. But I still have one more idea and I think it is the most important. Word of mouth. The most qualified critics for schools are the parents who actually send their children to these schools. Local PTA organizations, babysitting coops, and sport teams are just a few ways to find parents to compare notes with.

Accordingly, if you already live in the area you intend to buy a home in you may already know the answers to many of these questions. If you are relocating to a different state where everything is new, take heart. One way to meet other moms or dads is through your real estate person. After all, your Realtor may be your only connection to a new community.

Again, when buying a house, schools are deserving of substantial consideration whether you have children or not. If you have children first determine your preferred choices. Then search out the school information using the internet, speaking with school officials, calling the school district, and most importantly asking the best critics of all, other parents.

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What’s the difference between a charter school and a public school?

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:00:39 +0000

Are charter schools public schools? What makes them different? Do they get less money? Are the parents required to be involved? Are there less academic requirements?

Our child came home from her middle school yesterday (which has been a regular public school for a long time – and is located in a pretty high-end community) with a note saying that they are hoping to take advantage of a charter school standing.

What does that mean – and how will it effect us/her?

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admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:09:30 +0000

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How do I find a charter school in the Dallas, TX area?

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:11:32 +0000

I know about WestLake school and North Hills school but I am looking for a list of charter schools in suburbs surrounding Dallas. Can anyone help me?

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www alternatives to public education in dallas texas

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Charter school?

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:32:38 +0000

I was always under the impression it was for students with issues, but now Im hearing,no. This school has great reviews and seems great so I enrolled my daughter for kindergartin next year. Anyone familiar with charter schools who can give me more info?

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Is Charter school a better choice then LAUSD district schools?

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:37:16 +0000

Do most charter schools close down in the california region? How about if the school is 2 years old for instance and is a charter school better then public LAUSD district ones?

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Do you think charter schools and / or school choice vouchers are good alternatives to public schools?

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:02:54 +0000

If public schools are “failing” do you think students in that school or district should have the choice to attend a private school (with state funding) or a charter school? (A charter school is part of the district, gets state funding, but is run by a non-profit or for-profit corporation)