How to Find a Home in White Plains, New York

White Plains, N.Y., is a mid-sized suburb 25 miles north of Manhattan that offers a wide variety of residences and businesses. If you wish to find a home in White Plains you can use area-specific real estate agents or websites. No matter where you live, referrals serve as one of the best ways to find realtors or real estate. Friends who have seen a property can give you a batter guideline than a few pictures on a website.

Instructions

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  Find a White Plains real estate agent using an online site such as Realtor, Yahoo Real Estate or Real Estate Agent. Enter "New York" into the "State" text field and enter "White Plains" into the "City" text field.
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  Call real estate agents until you find an agent who specializes in White Plains real estate. You may wish to ask a friend for a real estate agent referral.
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  Locate New York real estate using an area-specific website such as Weichart, Elliman or ERA. Enter "White Plains" into the city and select the appropriate bedroom, bathroom and price options from the drop-down menus. Press "Search."
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  Visit houses you have found online or through your realtor. Call the number listed on the contact information to determine the times of open houses. Drive to the house and take a tour.
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  Locate addition White Plains houses by driving around your favorite neighborhoods. Make a note of any homes with a "For Sale" sign. Write down the address and number listed on the sign. If any homes have an open house, stop and take a tour of the house.

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