
Frequently Asked Questions
We've provided some answers to commonly asked (and some not so common) questions or terminology.Stumped on what to do next or what somethings means? Search below or Contact Us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I search for homes for sale on the internet located in Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana?
- Who is Team Howlett?
- What is the MLS?
- Why can't I see the high resolution photos?
- When is a good time to put my house up for sale?
- Where is area 100, 200, 300, ..., 700?
How do I search for homes for sale on the internet located in Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana?
- There are multiple search engines available. We provide Team Howlett Search the MLS engine which pulls its information directly from the LBOR (Lafayette Board of Realtors) real estate database. Other popular internet search engines for buyers include: Shook.com and Realtor.com.
- Or you can contact us with your criteria and we will search daily for your criteria.
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Who is Team Howlett?
- Meg Howlett and Eric Howlett, supported by Coldwell Banker Shook, make up Team Howlett. Visit our About Us page to learn more.
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What is the MLS?
- MLS stands for Multiple Listings Service. Participating real state agnecies (like Coldwell Banker Shook) are members via the Lafayette Board of Realtors. All house listings are entered and are avaliable to agents at all participating agencies for review. Information from the MLS is pulled to make up the home listings on all popular search engines. See Search the MLS to start your home search today.
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Why can't I see the high resolution photos?
- In order to view the photos, you need Adobe Flash Player installed. Click here to download the Abode Flash Player.
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When is a good time to put my house up for sale?
- It depends on your situation, but in general the first part of the year provides you the best exposure during spring, summer and fall. Contact us and we'll do a market analysis for you.
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Where is area 100, 200, 300, ..., 700?
- 100: Lafayette - North
- 200: Lafayette - South
- 300: Lafayette - East
- 400: West Lafayette
- 500: Harrison
- 600: McCutchen
- 700: Other
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Featured Real Estate
See Team Howlett’s featured listings of “homes for sale” and “land for sale” in the Lafayette, West Lafayette, or Tippecanoe county Indiana (IN). Click thru to see detail property information, high rez photos, high definition video, and neighborhood maps for each listing.
Open House
Open houses are a great way to see homes in a low pressure fashion. Come to our Open House page to see our upcoming schedule. Visit us and see some houses. We normally have an entry for a $50 gift certificate at our open houses. Talk with us and see how we can help you with your real estate needs.
Search the MLS
Use Team Howlett’s search engine to access the Lafayette Indiana (IN) area MLS listings for homes for sale and land for sale. Use traditional search functions, search by map, and/or use advanced features to look for special criteria such as garage, basement, and first floor master bedroom etc. You can search and save for later. Also, shows overall neighborhood and housing data with no advertisements!
Living in Lafayette
Our community page has an ever expanding collection for resources and information on living in the Greater Lafayette Indiana area. Information on schools in the area.

















