Buying a home in Chester County and along the Main Line of Pennsylvania can feel daunting with the fierce competition from other buyers. But don’t lose hope! With some savvy home search strategies, persistence, and a bit of luck, you can land your dream home even in a seller’s market. litemovers is here to help you out with some tips. When you find the right home we can offer local and long distance moving, packing, and storage.
Stay on Top of Social Media
One insider tip is to join hyperlocal Facebook groups, especially ones focused on real estate listings coming soon. Often sellers or their agents will post in these private groups before officially listing the home on MLS. That gives you a chance to get the scoop and schedule a showing quickly, before the masses catch on.
Look to Western Chester County for New Construction
Build relationships within new construction communities too, so you can be first in line when new floorplans are released. Look at towns further west in Chester County for new construction opportunities. Areas like Exton, Downingtown, Coatesville, Honey Brook, Parkesburg, Kennet Square, Avondale and Oxford tend to have more land available for new communities and may be less competitive. Build relationships within these new construction developments, so you can be first in line when new floorplans are released. Work closely with an experienced local real estate agent who specializes in these Chester County towns and neighborhoods. They’ll already have connections with reputable builders as well as insider info on homes about to hit the market. A great agent is essential for navigating Chester County’s unique neighborhoods and ultra-competitive bidding wars.
Work with a Local Agent litemovers has plenty of recommendations if you don’t have one
Work closely with an experienced local real estate agent who specializes in the particular towns and neighborhoods you want to buy in. They’ll already have connections with reputable builders as well as insider info on homes about to hit the market. A great agent is essential for navigating the Main Line and Chester County’s unique neighborhoods and ultra-competitive bidding wars. If you find the right home but your time line does not match up consider putting your items in storage with a mover in the interim.
Expand Your Search we can Move you Anywhere
Expanding your home search geographically and staying open to different architectural styles can greatly improve your options too. Consider looking just over the county borders in places like Collegeville, Phoenixville and Lancaster if your job allows. For new construction, explore alternatives to large production builders. Custom homes and townhouses give you more flexibility to get exactly what you want.
With persistence and creativity, you can absolutely land the perfect Chester County home. Let me know if you need any more tips! When you find the right home give litemovers a call to book a moving estimate 610-755-5535.
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