School Districts are top priority for buyers

As we approach the final months of the current school year, some buyers are already thinking ahead as they consider moving to get their children into a good school district. On Realtor.com, a study was conducted to see how much weight schools have in the home-buying decision. The results show that school-district boundaries do impact the buying decision for more than 60 percent.

Realtor.com also found that home buyers are willing to pay more and give up certain features for a home located in their district of choice. These buyers are especially willing to give up access to shopping and nearby parks and trails, among other amenities, to reside within the school-district boundaries of their choice.