At this point you will have a good idea of what you can
afford and the type of area you will want to invest in. Taking
that information into consideration, you are ready to embark
on your property search. If you don't know much about the
city to which you are moving, you will most likely want to
start your search by finding areas that meet your criteria
and then narrowing your search to particular properties in
the area.
There are a few ways to go about this. Possibly the most
efficient way to find properties is to allow your real estate
agent to keep you up-to-date on available properties that
meet your criteria, and then allow your agent to screen
these properties for you. When your agent presents you
with a property that interests you, he or she can arrange for
you to tour the property at your convenience.
You can also access local publications highlighting
available real estate in the area; contact and visit the local
Chamber of Commerce, look on the Internet; and even drive
through areas that you feel would meet your needs. Driving
around a particular area looking for properties for sale is
good because you can actually see the property. However
it can be very time consuming and it is a "hit or miss"
process.