The ideal agent knows the local area well and has resources and contacts to help you in your search. Overall, you want to choose an agent that makes you feel comfortable and can provide you with all the knowledge and services that you need. Your home should fit the way you live, with spaces and features that appeal to the whole family. Before you begin looking at homes, make a list of your priorities - things like location and size. It is very important to select a community that will allow you to feel comfortable and safe.
Many people choose communities based on schools.
When you find places that you like, talk to people that live there. They know the most about the area and will be your future neighbors. More than anything, you want a neighborhood that you feel comfortable in. Also, contact HUD if you believe you are being discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status, or disability. You can get information about school systems by contacting the city or county school board or the local schools.