A Real Estate Agent's Tips for Life on the Strip

In recent years, the costs of purchasing a condo on the Las Vegas Strip have fallen from the stratosphere, bounced off the concrete, and rested back up into a very affordable range. If you’re one who has decided to try to take full advantage of this life and live in the lap of luxury on the Las Vegas Strip, there’s a lot to take into account before you pack up and head for the Sin City real estate market.

With all the available options, what are some of the most important factors for residents living on the Strip to consider before purchasing? What is most important to ask your real estate agent when seeking out your new home? What should you know about living in Las Vegas that you might not have previously considered? Let’s look at five different factors to consider when sizing up any potential property.

Convenience

The Las Vegas Strip is a bustling epicenter of activity. And regardless of the hour, the party never stops. This means that free parking is a must-have for visitors, and has also been considered a great benefit for long-term inhabitants. But free valet parking and free parking for residents at the resorts on the Strip a quickly being replaced by paid parking. Easy and reliable places to stash your ride when taking a long outing or even hitting the Strip for a quick bite to eat are rapidly disappearing.

In general, the Las Vegas Strip is an incredibly walkable neighborhood. In fact, you can walk quite a way through casino after casino, and spend all but a few minutes outside in the open air! This is a great boon for a city that can be bitingly cold in the winter, and sweltering hot in the summertime.

The dwindling availability of free parking for residents throughout the Strip area has made convenience an even more important item to check off when searching for real estate on or near the Strip. Finding a property that is centrally located within walking distance of the Strip is a must-have, along with ample parking dedicated to residents.

Amenities

Amenities in the desert are a key to getting the most out of the luxurious Las Vegas lifestyle. Finding a location with adequate amenities can help you get the most out of every day under the desert sun. When you embark on your search for that perfect property, keep an eye out for locations that offer the following services:

• 24-hour patrol and gated access – Safety is key in a city with tourists and travelers from all walks of life.
• Concierge services - A concierge service can give you directions to places you need to go, offer someone to sign and hold your packages while you’re out, and provide you with general information.
• Public transportation access – With the demise of free parking on the horizon, access to public transportation is an inexpensive resource that can help you get where you’re going faster than your feet can.
• Game room, theater, picnic area, and clubhouse – Not every day is a day set aside to hit up the casinos, or take in a show on the Strip. Having an onsite game room can help you have some local fun without breaking the bank.
• Dry cleaning services – An onsite dry cleaning service can help you keep your closet prim and proper during the workweek without having to lift a finger.
• Maintenance – Having a maintenance team only a call away can help keep any headaches of shared living and condominium homeownership at bay all year long.
• Fitness center/spa – Although walking the Strip is exercise in and of itself, a fitness center is a must-have for any well-equipped property in Las Vegas.
• Pool – Living in Las Vegas isn’t living without being able to set aside time for sipping your favorite cocktail out by your own exclusive residential pool.

Living with Pets

Living with pets in the city can be difficult, but the bond between pet and human transcends the shimmering lights and concrete jungle of the Las Vegas Strip. This is why the best properties provide onsite amenities specifically tailored to the pet population. As a resident, finding a home complete with its own bark park, dog wash, and pet waste stations can make pet owning a simple, convenient pleasure. Even if you don’t have a pet yourself, finding a property that has already anticipated the needs of its pet population is a very good sign.

Neighborhood Services

Depending on your location, you may be conveniently near or frustratingly far from neighborhood services such as banking, medical centers, post offices, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Before you buy, dive into the particular location of each property you are considering and look for the nearest available stores, entertainment, and service centers surrounding it.

Fortunately, Las Vegas has a reasonable and stable cost of living, which means that you can purchase with a low-risk of falling victim to rising living expenses. With an endless supply of fun just out your front door and a vast number of outdoor activities in the Las Vegas Valley to choose from, boredom in this bustling city is not an option.

There are many ways of making long-term Las Vegas Strip residency not just sustainable, but a dream come true. When searching for your new home, consider convenience, amenities, noise, and nearby services. These factors all make a difference when living in this unique destination that hosts up to 40 million visitors a year.