While getting a house in Bolingbrook ready to go on the market this week, I asked the seller for the names of the school districts for his home. Not having children, he didn’t know and said I could call the schools. I explained that an agent can’t provide the information for a home. It must come from the seller. I wasn’t trying to be difficult or lazy. I just can’t be the source of a home’s information whether it’s school districts, property taxes or year built.
Considering how critical school information is, as a seller you shouldn’t trust anyone but yourself to provide it. Buyers have sued and won after purchasing a home that turned out to be in a different school district.
School districts also change, so to be safe, call your local school district. Give them your address and they’ll let you know if you are currently in their district. Some school districts such as Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 are starting to put this information on their websites.
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Fran Bailey shows, previews and tracks downtown Chicago homes for sale giving her the insights needed to help her clients negotiate the best price and terms. Fran has been quoted in numerous Chicago and national publications. To schedule showings of listings regardless of broker or to contact Fran email her at fran.bailey@bairdwarner.com or call 773.793.4516. Learn More
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