How to Walk a Lot

When you first drive up to a potential homesite, there is a mixture of emotions. There can be apprehension and excitement about the possibility of you or your family living there. I wanted to give you a few tips to help you make a good decision:

1. Try to get a topography survey of the lot before hand. This will give you the slope of the lot. Generally you want the flattest lot you can get because it's easier on the pocket book.
2. Try to understand the deed restrictions. This will help you get a feel of what kind of architecture will be in the neighborhood and can impact your resale value.
3. Walk the lot perimeter first. An old land pro taught me that and I still do that to this day. Start on the left-hand side and walk the entire perimeter. It really helps you get a feel for the flow of the lot and it's important to know boundaries.
4. Understand the setbacks. This will help you realize potential home positioning, driveway areas, etc.
5. Look at the trees. People LOVE trees and you need to make sure you have some nice ones if possible. You can always plant them but we plan around them all the time.
6. Envison your front and backyards. You want to make sure that there is ample space for your outdoor enjoyment.
7. Know your comparables. Make sure you have recent sales data to determine if you are getting a good deal.