Dacona says the secret was doing a thorough vetting job online. She’s quoted as saying, “In reality we searched for about three years. We would fir st search the listings and fin d things in our price range, and that met our requirements. Th en we would do extensive research online about the place like the taxes, and check out Google Earth to see how the home was situated in relation to the neighbors. Th en, if we still liked what we saw, we’d compile a list and do a drive-by.” Th ey came prepared; it wasn’t as if something magical happened and they randomly found the house of their dreams. Th ey did some online grunt wor k fir st. Th is led to them cruising by a house for sale in Fremont, NY, a ft er doing their research on the property, which led to them taking a look inside, which led to them contacting the real estate agent, which ultimately led to an o ff er and purchase. “Doing thorough research online can really help you narrow your options — and save you time and e ff ort,” writes Sager. Other buyers need — or want — to look at a lot more homes before they fin d “the one,” and sometimes this process can take not only months, but years. Such was the case with Steven Eliades, as reported by Sager on Realtor.com. “I looked at houses for years. You name it, I looked at it,” Eliades said. “ Th ere was something just not right. Th e yard was too big . Th e yard was too small. It was too far from town.” Eventually, he found the perfect Victorian home that met his needs and even had extras, like a wraparound porch, as well as an active, vibrant community with neighbors and a nearby grocery store. 44
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