Life takes us in so many directions. Relocating to a new city or even a new part of town can be stressful for all sorts of reasons. All the moving parts, physical and emotional, can feel overwhelming! Luckily, I am here to help ease the real estate side of this whole process. If you are looking to relocate here or elsewhere, here are some of my go-to tips in this process:

• -Lock-in your financial expectations. If you’re moving to a new area of the country or even across the state, deep dive into everything from the costs of day-to-day items (energy costs, groceries, childcare, etc.) to the tax structure (property/sales/income) of the area.

• -If you’re looking at selling and buying, start by talking to me (or a real estate professional in your area) to get current data on what is happening in the real estate market. What are the anticipated days on market? What can you expect to financially receive from your home? What sort of improvements need to happen prior to listing your home? What can you purchase within your budget?

• -Understand the job market. As a real estate professional, I meet with a lot of industries and people from different professional backgrounds giving me a good pulse on how the economy and job market functions in our area. Ask away!

• -If possible, try to tour the area/new space in person for longer than just a few days. There’s nothing like getting the real feel of a place. When you know, you know. 

• -Make a plan for the unpacking portion of your move. This step can be easily overlooked. Allow yourself time and extra assistance for unpacking as this can change your first impression of your new space/town. 

As always, please don’t hesitate to ask me about any step of your process along the way. 

“Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance your must keep moving” – Einstein 

Cheers to the summer days to come,