There are at last 60,000 single family homes available at any one time, that even searching with a realtor can be difficult. Since Atlanta is a large area to begin your property search, it is important to determine which part of Atlanta you wish to be located in. Once this has been determined, you can begin simplifying your search by looking at houses that match your criteria. Many good real estate websites offer tools that can limit the criteria and refine your search. More advanced and newer real estate sites have interactive maps that populate listings according to the criteria you set up. This is an especially great feature as it can help you get an idea of your house situation in relation to surrounding areas.
While looking at locations to relocate your family, do not forget to look at surrounding school districts. If possible, think about purchasing a home in a great school district. Even if you do not have children, the great school district is indicative of many positive aspects of the community and helps raise the resale value of your house if you choose to sell it later on. Homes in great school districts are often in high demand and also indicate affluent areas and correlate to higher property values.