How to Find a Home in Syracuse, New York

Finding a home in Syracuse, New York, is done through classifieds and professional assistance.

Syracuse, New York, is nestled alongside Onodaga Lake and is home to the country's first drive-in window and the longest-running State Fair. Whether you're moving to Syracuse for work, school or relocating from a different part of New York, locating a home in Syracuse is done through several methods.

Instructions

1. Check local newspapers in Syracuse for homes for sale. Homes listed within newspapers are typically for sale by owner or represented by a real estate agent. If you aren't sure of a specific neighborhood review a map of Syracuse such as those found on Mapquest or Google Maps. Circle homes you're interested in viewing with a red marker. Call the contact number to schedule a viewing or to learn more about the property. The "Syracuse Post Standard" is a daily paper with real estate classified listings.

2. Check online classifieds local to Syracuse. While the Internet is full of classified sites, it is best to review classified websites specifically for the Syracuse/New York area. Websites such as classifieds.syracuse.com ; syracuse.com/poststandard or syracuse.craigslist.org provide local real estate listings for homes for sale.

3. Contact a licensed real estate agent in Syracuse to discover homes not listed in newspapers or online classified sites. The National Association of REALTORS website features a database of Syracuse Realtors as well as homes for sale represented by licensed real estate agents.

4. Visit neighborhoods you wish to live in to look for "For Sale By Owner" homes not listed in classifieds. Some homeowners wish to avoid real estate agents or listing their property on classified sites, thus driving throughout desirable neighborhoods may provide you with access to homes you otherwise would have missed. Never approach a home with a for sale sign unless you call first to make sure it's okay to view the property.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask friends and neighbors for referrals to real estate agents if you are unfamiliar with the area.

• Never pay a fee to view classified ads for real estate, as this is a scam.

References

• Syracuse Convection & Visitors Bureau: Fun Syracuse Facts

Resources

• Syracuse Post-Standard: Syracuse & Central New York Local Classifieds
• Syracuse Post-Standard: The Post-Standard
• Craigslist: Syracuse
• National Association of REALTORS: Syracuse Real Estate
• Central New York Information Service, Inc. and Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS: Find a Professional