Finding Property for Sale Atlanta GA

Get your checklist in hand to help you in your search for property to buy.

Local Companies

Direct Link Realty, Inc.
(404) 214-6060
1421 Peachtree ST NE #510
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
404.664.3436
865 Juniper Street
Atlanta, GA
Rebecca Wellborn - Keller Williams Realty Premier Atllanta
404-819-9594
3365 Piedmont Ave.
Atlanta, GA
Harry Norman, Realtors
1-866-292-3026
532 East Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA
Betha Realty Group/ Keller Williams Realty
404-723-1325
3365 Piedmont Rd Suite 1050
Atlanta, GA
Harry Norman Realtors
770-916-4028
3350 Riverwood Pkwy
Atlanta, GA
Jenny Pruitt & Associates Realtors
770-394-5400
990 Hammond Drive
Atlanta, GA
Ellis Property Group
770-454-7154
3088 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA
Harry Norman Realtors
770-916-4028
3350 Riverwood Pkwy
Atlanta, GA
Jenny Pruitt & Associates Realtors
770-394-5400
990 Hammond Drive
Atlanta, GA

provided by: 

Finding property for sale can be tricky business. How do you know if the property is a good buy? Are you sure the land will work for your needs? How is the location? These questions and more may enter your mind as you search for the right property to buy. Take a moment and work out an action plan before starting to hunt for property for sale.

 

A good first step to finding property for sale is to make a wish list. What constitutes your dream property? Make the list as long as you like. Divide it into two categories: necessities and negotiables. Use this list to help in your search. For example, if you are looking for mountain property for a summer home, a necessity would be a buildable lot but perhaps a stream running through the property would be a negotiable.

How will you use the property?
When searching for property for sale, you must first determine how you’ll use it. Maybe you’ve always had the dream of owning land. It can be a great investment. Or, maybe you’re looking for property so you can build your dream home. Your intentions for the property determine what you need to look for in the land you buy.

Finding property for sale
You can search for land by checking Internet sites that list property for sale. But don’t forget the tool of yesteryear – the newspaper. It’s still useful and you may find land that’s listed for sale by owner that’s not online. It’s also a good idea to get in your car for a drive around the area where you want your property to be. You may stumble across for sale signs. Or, if you see a plot of land that is perfect for you, locate the owners and see if they’d be willing to sell. Don’t forget that your search for property doesn’t have to be solo –a real estate agent can be a great asset in tracking down the right piece of land for you.

Evaluating the property
Once you find a plot of land that you think you like, the next step is to make sure that it actually works for you. Many people today are purchasing land now for retirement that is decades away. Even if you won’t build on the property for several years, plan ahead to be sure it works.

  • How is the land permitted to be used?
  • Are utilities available?
  • Are there any easements on the property?
  • Can you add a septic system? An outhouse could lose its charm very quickly!
  • Are there any environmental issues? You may love the idea of wetlands being part of the property, but not when you find out that it restricts what you are allowed to do with your own land.
  • Has your builder previewed the property to see if the house you want can be built there?

 

Take your time and don’t rush any decisions when finding property for sale. When you find that perfect plot of land, it will be worth the hard work and wait.

 

Published on August 03, 2007

Read full article at realestate.com

Featured Local Company

Direct Link Realty, Inc.

(404) 214-6060
1421 Peachtree ST NE #510
Atlanta, GA
www.DirectLinkRealty.com

Direct Link Realty is setting the new standard for real estate in Atlanta.

We represent buyers, sellers, and investors in both residential and commercial transactions.

At Direct Link Realty, we offer different service levels with various pricing or cost options. You get to choose the level of service, and the payment option that works best for you!

Even more surprising is the fact that our flat fee residential listing service provides more service features than many traditional full service listings at a fraction of the cost.

If your looking for luxury service in a real estate transaction, look no further. Click the compare button on our website to see the service level we deliver.

Go Direct! A Smarter Choice.

Related Articles
- 1031 Exchange Atlanta GA
A 1031 exchange allows people to exchange one property for another of like kind so they can avoid paying capital gains taxes. Find out how this property exchange works and if you qualify or it is something you want to consider.
- Evaluating Investment Property Atlanta GA
- Real Estate Short Sale Purchase Offers Atlanta GA
- Home Sale Preparation Atlanta GA
- Looking For Real Estate For Sale Atlanta GA
- Buying a Home Atlanta GA
- The Appraisal Process Atlanta GA
- Finding Motivated Property Sellers Atlanta GA
- Quick Property Sales Atlanta GA
- Bank Short Sale Atlanta GA
Related Articles
- 1031 Exchange Atlanta GA
A 1031 exchange allows people to exchange one property for another of like kind so they can avoid paying capital gains taxes. Find out how this property exchange works and if you qualify or it is something you want to consider.
- Evaluating Investment Property Atlanta GA
- Real Estate Short Sale Purchase Offers Atlanta GA
- Home Sale Preparation Atlanta GA
- Looking For Real Estate For Sale Atlanta GA
- Buying a Home Atlanta GA
- The Appraisal Process Atlanta GA
- Finding Motivated Property Sellers Atlanta GA
- Quick Property Sales Atlanta GA
- Bank Short Sale Atlanta GA
Related Local Event
2Nd Annual Real Estate Industry Day
Dates: 9/18/2009 - 9/18/2009
Location: Holiday Inn Decatur
Decatur, GA
View Details

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History