Election season is here. While we do not get into Politics, it is important that people know how elections and local positions affect your community and home values.
Everyone knows how the schools have been in headline news lately and not for good news. We have started seeing that people with self-serving intentions or just plain morons are sitting on school boards and making horrible decisions. While Arizona has some incredible schools, a couple of the districts have had issues. We will not get into those issues, but you are welcome to call me to discuss them.
Selling Real Estate is not just about showing a home and writing a contract. There are several variables that go into finding a home for buyers. The one we are talking about today is Schools. Everyone wants their kid in a great school district. Great school districts tend to offer more variety for success and more access for kids to "better" educational items. Great school districts also have one thing in common, higher prices on homes. Great school districts have parent involvement, they have good, non-self-serving superintendents, a solid school board, and a PTO.
The school boards have been hijacked and education has gone down. This is why it is important for all homeowners to get involved. Reach out to the candidates who are running for school boards vet them and ask tough questions.
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Why do you want to serve on the School board or Why are you spending about 30K to get elected to a job that does not pay and is nearly full-time?
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What are your thoughts on overrides and increasing taxes?
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Do you believe Sex ED should be taught in k-8 grade?
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Are your decisions for the parents or for the superintendent?
There are so many more questions to ask. You are going to find that community involvement makes for the best home prices and community. Those in these communities who do not have children in school tend to blow off this critical race, but the School boards help set policy and this has a direct impact on your home values.
The Grandon Group is Arizona's #1 Brother and Sister Real Estate team. We love promoting Arizona and the incredible real estate market. We are heavily involved in our communities. If you have questions about schools please call Jason Grandon at (480) 276-2954.
