I recently listed a home in Dekalb County, GA where we have 143 schools and centers, that's not including colleges and universities. I wasn't sure of the particular school that new young residents of the home would go to. So, I did what most real estate agents do.
I went to the Local Multiple Listing Service and looked at other listings in the subdivision. I was quite surprised that I found 5 different elementary schools listed for the subdivision. I knew that couldn't be right. So I went to the Dekalb County Schools website and looked it up by address of the home I was listing. The home owner didn't have children in school, so I didn't even ask if she knew the schools.
When you are purchasing a home, you need to know what school your children will attend. You'll need to go to: Dekalb County Schools
Do not just rely on what the Listing tells you in regard to the school. 90% of the listings showed incorrect schools in the particular subdivision I was looking at. Yes, 18 out of 20 listings had inaccurate info. As a professional Realtor, I found this shocking. I realize that many homebuyers buy a home in a particular place because of the school.
If one of the reasons you are buying a home is based on the school your child will attend, go the extra mile. Verify the school through the School District's website. Due diligence is critical and it is the responsibility of the Home Buyer. That is just another reason why a Home Buyer should have representation with a Buyers Agent who can watch out for these things.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Dekalb County, GA contact local expert Jen Bowman, Realtor and Broker Associate with Success Realty at 404-456-5024.
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It is important to take the time to make sure information is accurate for your buyers. It takes the extra phone call.
Richard
Jen I am also surprised that there would be that many listings with the wrong information. Part of being a good Realtor is knowing your community, and if you don't know it, take the time to get the correct information, especially when it comes to schools.
Good job in going the extra mile.
Realtors need to be more careful about the information that they publish in the mls. School information is not that hard to veify.