When moving to a new area, there is much research to be done. Not insignificant to the relocating party is the real estate market - what is available, at what price.
The MLS search engines are fantastic tools for everyone to have access to the current listings on the market. But it is important to remember that often, when we have limited knoweldge of an area, it is nearly impossible to determine which will be the right home for you, no matter how many photos are provided. Not knowing where a home is geographically located creates a huge blind spot in your search.
When you come to an area, ask your Realtor to spend some time simply driving you around town. Ahead of time, they can research where the homes in your price range are, then can drive you through those neighborhoods. Because lets face it, the most beautiful home won't be the right home if it is too far from the beach, or the school, or your job.
When I put on my "Tour Guide" hat (which I enjoy immensely, by the way) I am always interested to see where a client decides they like. Folks who thought that they wanted acreage, fall in love with downtown; people who thought they wanted to live in Sarasota find the tranquility and peace of Venice to be more their style. It is important to understand neighborhoods in their proximity to what is important to you...and to get a "feel" for the neighborhood you may soon call home.
It is only once you understand the area, and your Realtor gets a feel for the neighborhood ambience that works for you, that seeing the inside of a house will be valuable. Take the time to understand your surroundings, and your perfect home, no matter how unexpected, will likely jump right out at you.
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