Verify your exact school assignment directly with the district office - mapping tools are frequently inaccurate at boundary edges. If confirmed in the higher-rated district, highlight this prominently in marketing. If you are on the less desirable side, focus on other property attributes and price to reflect the market reality. Misrepresenting school assignment in a listing creates legal liability and will be discovered during due diligence.
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From the seller playbook: School District Impact on Residential Pricing in New York Suburbs
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