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or workshop? Do you want a neighborhood that is interactive and family friendly, or one that is more remote and quiet? Make friends with apps and tech tools
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APPS AND ONLINE RESOURCES FOR FAST-TRACK INFO GATHERING
lynchburgvarealtors.com (for latest, most up-todate listings)
Google Maps (for understanding topography and spatial layout)
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Geographic Information System (lynchburgva.gov for mapping, property and general information about the neighborhood and surrounding area)
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Western Virginia Water Authority (for property specifics that may not be included on MLS listing)
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Zoom/FaceTime (for quick conversations with your real estate agent and remote tours)
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In a fast-paced market, it pays to gather information as quickly as possible and communicate efficiently with your real estate agent. Popular house-hunting apps include Zillow, Realtor. com and Trulia. While these can be user friendly in terms of filters and notifications, lynchburgvarealtors.com contains the most recent MLS (Multiple Listing Service). This service can help you spot listings as soon as they hit the market. The minutes and hours between the time a house hits the market and the time it takes to be picked up by the popular real estate apps can make a difference when time is of the essence. Sometimes it isn’t possible to physically tour a home. Whether the house is too far away from where you currently live, you can’t venture out immediately, or time simply doesn’t allow, technologies like Zoom or FaceTime set the stage for a virtual tour. If you and your real estate agent are on the same page and you have a moment to hop on your device, you could virtually tour your dream home and lock it in without ever setting foot in the house. Act fast
When you do your homework by getting preapproved, gaining clarity on your preferences, and using technology for quick information gathering, you’re fully prepared to snag that right house when it comes along. But here are a few last words of advice. When a house meets four out of five of your top priorities, “that is a good house,â€? says Terrell. “There is no time to hesitate in this market with our inventory being so drastically low‌ Act fast if you see something you like.â€? âœŚ Central Virginia HOME Fall 2020