Published October 26th, 2017 by

Things to Ask Your Estero Realtor Before Buying a Home for Your Family

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If you are planning on moving to Estero in South Florida there are certain things that you shouldn’t overlook. First of all, it is crucial to find a capable Estero Realtor that will represent your interest and help you find a home for your family.

Florida is becoming very popular and many young families are looking to move down here and enjoy life Florida style. Estero is one of the few places in South Florida including Bonita Springs and Naples that are growing pretty quickly as a lot of people are moving there.

Because of the fact that this is a dynamic market where there are a lot of potential buyers it is essential that you find someone that has knowledge and experience working in it. Still, you need to ask the right questions if you are to find a good property you and you family will enjoy so let’s get to it.

Are you an exclusive buyer’s agent?

Estero is considered to be a high closing cost county, in fact, the whole state is classified as such. Until you find someone who has knowledge and experience in the area you might have already ended up with a signed contract without having a clue of how expensive it will be for you to close on a new property you just acquired.

Don’t talk to developers and builders on your own, or work with listing agents that will not represent your interest but the seller’s. Make sure that the agent you are talking to and plan on working with is an exclusive buyer’s agent and that he or she is not a listing agent.

Many agents in fact work with sellers, developers and contractors and they look for buyers that are uninformed and offer them bad deals that can cost them much more than they should. Be on the lookout for this so that you can protect your family and your finances.

Can they help you with “deed restricted” communities?

One of the confusing things about buying a home in South Florida is that you might encounter properties that are in deed restricted communities. A lot of the homes in this area are listed as planned development. These kinds of communities are all managed by homeowner’s associations in which residents need to comply with documents on how a certain property will be used.

All of these things are important if you consider renting additional homes, bring your pet to live with your family, or the amount of people that will be allowed on your property. This is what defines a deed restricted community. This means that you will have to comply with the rules that the community has set  and pay some mutual expenses for maintenance of common things within the community.

This is why you need to ask your agent about their knowledge about the communities, can they provide you with the documents, help you get integrated with the community and meet important people that will be able to help you get into a certain community. Make sure to talk about this o that you don’t get surprised on how you can use your property.

Is the area filled with families?

When looking to buy a home in Estero and move with your whole family you should look for properties in areas which have a lot of families. Although there are many young families living here there are still areas which are not that ideal for whole families. So, the best way to get a property with all the amenities and features you family needs is to simply follow the pack.

It’s also a good thing to live in a neighborhood where similar people live alongside you as this is how you and your kids will make friends, enjoy company of other people and help each other in a time of need. This is what family life is all about and luckily, the people of Florida are very warm and welcoming.

There are a lot of investors and contactors living in certain areas and opportunists looking to get into the real estate market. Finding a family-friendly area is essential if you are going to settle in in Estero and live happily with your family. Additionally things like family restaurants, schools, malls and grocery stores will be more available.

Will the location suit our lifestyle?

First of all, it’s important that you know your and your family’s needs. For example, If you have kids that still go to school you will have to ask for properties that are near the schools where they will be going. The synonym for Florida are beaches and finding a location from which you will need a short drive to the Gulf Coast is an imperative if you want to spend a lot of time on the beach.

If you and your family like shopping and fine dining make sure to ask your agent to find your properties that are close to Miromar Outlets or Coconut Point. These are the places where you can do all of these things and then some. Simply put, Estero has everything a family would want, good education, attractions, shopping malls, good restaurants, sports, beaches and so on.

Still, it is up to you to tell your agent what kind of life dynamic your family has and he or she can then look to find a good location where everything you need will be close by.

These are some of the questions you should ask your agent apart from the regular questions all realtors need to asked. Don’t forget to ask for a good moving company and to ask for qualifications, experiences and reference to confirm that the agent is in fact good.