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Malad, Idaho, is a town of 4,100 residents located just 13 miles from the Idaho-Utah border. Although French trappers named the area after the French word for sickness, visitors and residents will be feeling great after enjoying all that Malad has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts will find ample fishing, hunting, horseback riding, boating and waterskiing in the Malad area.
Malad City, Idaho, is a beautiful city located in a peaceful valley. If you choose to move there, make sure you know the differences in Malad real estate listings in Oneida County.
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Malad Real Estate Listings
Malad City, Idaho, is nestled in the Malad Valley only 13 miles away from the Utah-Idaho border. Settled in the mid 1800s, the city has grown to a population of 2,158 permanent residents as of the year 2000. It is a beautiful city well-known for its nine reservoirs that allow for year-round fishing. Considering this, it is no wonder why you may find yourself looking at Malad real estate listings in Oneida County. With a median home value at an affordable $83,700, moving to Malad is an enticing prospect. If you are at the point of trying to choose a home, there are two paths you can choose from.
The first method is to do it yourself. In no way can the entire home-buying process be accomplished without assistance; however, you can minimize costs by doing some of the work yourself. Choosing the home you wish to purchase is one such step. If you opt for this, you will probably find yourself looking through real estate pamphlets, newspaper listings and Internet listings. Except for the cost of the pamphlet or newspaper, these listings are usually available for free. Generally you will come across two types of listings within these. The first is the home that is for sale by owner, the other is the home that is being sold by a real estate agency. It will usually be noted in the listing which type of home it is. While a home for sale by owner is not a dangerous investment, it usually implies more work as the seller has opted for minimal assistance as well. That isn't to say it couldn't work, it just means you need to be more aware and cautious. This also means you must search for your own home inspector, arrange your own home tours and initiate discussions on your own. Even without an agent, you will need to hire a lawyer to negotiate closing contracts and terms.
The second method is the widely accepted one of hiring a real estate agent. If you choose this path, you will want to search the yellow pages for Malad City real estate agents. Hiring an agent that works in the locality has the advantage of knowing the area more comprehensively than an outside agent. You can find agents by searching through the local yellow pages under real estate. A word of advice is to choose carefully, explore your options in agents and interview each extensively. While they will make the process easier, they do charge commission, which is an investment you won't want to go to waste. Make sure they are willing to work for you and know what you want. The primary advantage of hiring an agent is that not only will they have access to the Malad real estate listings in Oneida County that you would, they also have access to something called MLS listings. MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service, and is the method in which other agents inform agents of properties for sale. Not only will this give an advantage in advance knowledge of properties, it also opens access to properties you never would have found on your own.
Whether you want to brave the world of Malad real estate listings in Oneida County on your own or hire someone to assist you, the choice is ultimately your own. The home you buy is one you will probably live in for at least 30 years and involves a large investment.
-Jessi LaRocco
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®