Check Real Estate Listings For Foreclosures First

The majority of real estate offices will have on hand or be able to print out their real estate listings. Some real estate offices will also have a list of real estate foreclosures on hand, especially if they have an agent who specializes in selling foreclosures. Real estate listings can also be found online first if you prefer to do some research before seeking a real estate agent. Some companies offer foreclosure lists that you can order for a specified price. Regardless of where you get the real estate listings, it is wise to seek the advice and help of a licensed real estate agent that specializes in foreclosures.

What a real estate listing should contain

Real estate listings can contain a wealth of information for a prospective buyer. Ideally a listing will have a photo of the property as well as any pertinent information about the property. The features and amenities of the
property is usually listed towards the top of the listing close to the photo. Other pertinent information will include the asking price, which usually can be negotiated. The lot features such as lot size, sewer and utilities should be listed as well as building interior and exterior features. If appliances are going to stay they will be listed as well. Finally if the school district is important to you look for that information on the listing. The real estate listings are what the real estate agents use to generate interest in the properties that they have listed since they include all of the special features of the house that might entice someone to buy it.

Other places to find real estate listings

In addition to looking online, at real estate offices or purchasing a foreclosure listing there are other ways to get real estate listings, especially of properties that have been foreclosed on. The bank or credit union that loaned money on the mortgage is another great place to look. If you already have a relationship with a bank officer getting the listing and a mortgage could be quite easy. Repossessed properties sometimes have to sit for a while before they are listed with a real estate agency. A bank, mortgage company or credit union on the other hand may be able to help you get the property a little bit faster. If not, at least you can keep an eye on the property so when it does go on the market you can be the first one in line to place a bid on the property which could save you some money.