Georgia Real Estate Voice

School starts next Monday August 15 in Cobb County, GA.   That can be a nerve wracking experience for both the kids and their parents about to let their little ones on the bus for the first time.   So, this Friday August 12, 2011, all Cobb bus drivers will be doing their routes to prepare for the first day.  At that time, any Kindergarten through second grade student may catch the bus along with their parents or guardians and any school age siblings.   It’s like a trial run for the first day of school that allows a little extra moral support. Last year more than 3,000 students and parents rode along.   Personally, I think that's pretty cool.

Are you wondering what time Cobb County kids need to be at the bus stop?

See the school bus schedule for Cobb County.

Cobb County schools are advising allowing additional time at the bus stops during the first 2 weeks of school while fluctuating traffic patterns are worked out.

King Springs Elementary has some changes to the bus stops due to road construction.  Please be sure to check those out.

Search for Homes for Sale in Cobb County by School  If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Cobb County GA, contact Jen Bowman, Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners at 404-456-5024.

I recently listed a home in Dekalb County, GA where we have 143 schools and centers, that's not including colleges and universities. I wasn't sure of the particular school that new young residents of the home would go to. So, I did what most real estate agents do.

I went to the Local Multiple Listing Service and looked at other listings in the subdivision. I was quite surprised that I found 5 different elementary schools listed for the subdivision. I knew that couldn't be right. So I went to the Dekalb County Schools website and looked it up by address of the home I was listing. The home owner didn't have children in school, so I didn't even ask if she knew the schools.

When you are purchasing a home, you need to know what school your children will attend. You'll need to go to: Dekalb County Schools

 Do not just rely on what the Listing tells you in regard to the school. 90% of the listings showed incorrect schools in the particular subdivision I was looking at. Yes, 18 out of 20 listings had inaccurate info. As a professional Realtor, I found this shocking. I realize that many homebuyers buy a home in a particular place because of the school.

If one of the reasons you are buying a home is based on the school your child will attend, go the extra mile. Verify the school through the School District's website. Due diligence is critical and it is the responsibility of the Home Buyer. That is just another reason why a Home Buyer should have representation with a Buyers Agent who can watch out for these things.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Dekalb County, GA contact local expert Jen Bowman, Realtor and Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners at 404-456-5024.

Read more of the Georgia Real Estate Voice.  Search the MLS for homes in Dekalb County, GA.