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RELOCATING?.....10 TIPS TO HELP YOU BUY

Congratulations on relocating! I know that it’s both an exciting and a scary time. To follow are suggestions that will help you in making sure your move is as stress free and comfortable as possible:

Tip #1 Request a relocation package be sent to you. A relocation package will give you a general overview of the area. If you click on my relocation package button, I’ll be glad to send one to you right away.

Tip #2 Do not automatically work with the real estate company that you were referred to. Some employers have a pre-established referral relationship with a real estate company in the city where you are moving. What’s really important when you relocate is the individual real estate agent that you work with. Make sure that the individual agent you work with is your choice and not chosen for you. You deserve to have the best buyer representation available…Accept nothing less than the best.

Tip #3 Use the internet to meet and develop a relationship with a Realtor you are confident will get you the information you want and that you feel personally comfortable with. You’ll want to communicate via both email and phone as often as necessary before you arrive in town. My job is not to sell you but to educate you on our city, local community and those things that are of particular interest or concern to you. Please call or email me to allow me to get to know you and what you may be interested in.

Tip #4 I would highly recommend that before you arrive in town to look at houses that you get pre qualified and pre approved for a home loan. I will be happy to recommend several local lenders. It can all be done via phone, fax and email and you will receive a pre approval letter from the lender or mortgage broker. When you find a home that you desire to purchase the pre approval letter will allow you to negotiate a better price and certainly can be the tie breaker if more than one contract are submitted on the same property. Just ask and I’ll put you in touch with several people that can help you.

Tip #5 Before you leave home allow a “local” to assist you with hotel and restaurant information and any other things that you may need when you arrive. So often I see people staying in the wrong part of town or a hotel that’s not really suited to their requirements. I’d be happy to offer my personal recommendations if you desire.

Tip #6 After you arrive in town I suggest that you get a grand tour of the entire area. Before looking at individual homes get an entire overview of the area. Get a feel for the infrastructure to include roads, traffic, shopping and recreation before looking at houses. It would be a privilege for me to conduct this tour for you and your family.

Tip #7 After you have a feel for the entire area then you will be able to select a specific part of town that you like best. Your next step will be to look at individual communities and drive by homes that are for sale. After you find a neighborhood that appeals to you then it’s appropriate to look at the inside of homes for sale.

Tip #8 It’s critical that you look at houses with a Realtor that is representing you and not the seller. Our state has a law that requires a Realtor to disclose in writing who they represent. When a Realtor is representing you they will do everything legally to help you get your best buy. I am an expert at buyer representation and would look forward to representing you when looking at homes.

Tip #9 Work with a Realtor that will look out for and protect your interests. When you find the home you want to purchase, it’s important to have the opportunity to have a home inspection, warranty, pest inspection, plus the ability to have any other third party expert check out the home. I know who these people are and will also suggest insurance, title and other settlement service providers that will provide the best service for you.

Tip #10 After you purchase your home and get settled in you will need to know who to call for your every day services. You will want a list of people and companies that provide the basic services that you will need. Over the years I have assembled a list of quality people and companies that include who to call for a hair cut, house painting, dentist, lawn service, house cleaning, golf or tennis pro for lessons, etc. It would be my pleasure to provide you with information when I meet you. The above tips represent an overview of some things you should consider when relocating and selecting a Realtor. I hope you found them helpful. Please call or email me so that I can assist you with all of your relocation needs. I look forward to hearing from you.

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