Important Websites for Buyers At Production Realty, our number one priority is helping our clients with the home buying process. Listed below are websites that you, as an informed buyer, should consult.
www.co.jackson.mi.us(GIS) For approximate boundary lines, aerial views, current tax information, and more, click on this website. In the top right corner, click on GIS. Click on GIS again on the next screen. This system can take a little time to figure out, and if you need help, please contact us. The most common use for this site is to see an aerial view of a property. Simply click on Layers and then Orthophoto (2007). Please keep in mind that the lines may be skewed due to the angle of the satellite, so it won’t be as exact as a survey.
www.co.jackson.mi.us(Methamphetamine GIS) This website is used for proximity of labs, dumpsites, and meth component areas. As you know, methamphetamine is a very toxic drug that can adversely affect property values if located on or next door to a site. Go to the above website, click on GIS on the top right corner, and then on Methamphetamine GIS on the next page.
www.greatschools.net This is a great website for buyers who want to make an informed decision regarding school districts. You can compare test scores, populations, and more.
If you want to know what your estimated taxes will be for your new property, this is a great tool. Once on this site, you will need to put in your approximate SEV which can be found on the real estate information sheet under the tax information. After this step, just follow the prompts. (Please remember that if the house has a 0% homestead, the taxes are about 40% more than what they would be if you claim it as your principal residence.)
