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Relocating for business or personal reasons, whether across the country or overseas, can be an exciting yet challenging experience.
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Personal Moves
A dedicated Consultant will ensure that your needs are met, serving as an informational resource before, during, and after the move. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Relocation and I are with you every step of the way, from making the decision to move until the last picture is hung in your new home.
We have put together the following information to serve as a guide and answer common questions about relocation.
Steps in The Relocation Process
1. Evaluation
2. Planning
3. Home Selling
4. Community Selection
5. Home Buying
6. Moving
7. Individual Relocation Services
Evaluating the Destination
No matter how compelling the opportunity, you need to consider the impact relocation will have on you and your family; weigh the benefits carefully. A Relocation Consultant can help you to begin the decision-making process by conducting a thorough needs assessment, ultimately offering pertinent area information and helpful suggestions. Once you've made the decision, your Consultant is with you every step of the way, coordinating services and managing the process.
Key Issues To Consider When Planning Your Move
Timing is a key factor in effectively planning your move. Once you have established a time frame, you can begin to plan the move in detail. A Relocation Consultant can help answer these questions and assist with the details of your move.
•When and how do I put my current home on the market?
•When should I visit the new location?
•How do I focus my town search?
•Should my spouse/partner begin a career search now?
•When should I apply for mortgage financing?
•When should I arrange for the shipment of my possessions?
•Will I need temporary accommodations?
Relocation Home Selling Support
Each real estate company and agent are unique. Engaging the right real estate firm and agent to sell your home is key to a successful move. To provide an advantage when selling your home, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Relocation Services has designed a specialized marketing assistance program. Your Relocation Consultant will help you select the most qualified sales agent to represent your interests. Together, your Consultant and sales agent will evaluate market conditions, develop a detailed marketing strategy, make recommendations for a timely sale, and guide you through the entire home sale process.
Some Important Issues To Consider
•Does the firm and selected agent specialize in providing relocation services?
•Does the firm have a strong marketing program and access to proven sales tools?
•Have they learned about your property and its unique features?
Community Selection
One of the most significant decisions you will make during the buying process is where to live. Finding a community (link to On Board community lookup page) that makes you feel at home and offers the amenities most important to you is paramount to a successful move.
Your Relocation Consultant will help minimize the amount of time required to identify potential home towns. They will start by conducting a thorough needs assessment to help identify your preferences and interests. Based on this information, they will provide a customized and detailed information package.
Some Important Issues To Consider
•Commuting patterns
•Home prices and availability
•Community services and public transportation
•Recreational and leisure activities
•Urban vs. rural settings
•School Systems and availability of child-care
Relocation Home Buying Support
Your Relocation Consultant will connect you with experienced, relocation-certified, sales/rental associates in the towns you have identified. The associates are selected based on their expertise and knowledge of your selected towns. This associate will provide in-depth information, discuss housing costs, meet with you upon your arrival in the area, conduct an area orientation, and help you find your new home.
Your Relocation Consultant will be available throughout the process to answer questions, address concerns, and provide additional information to help you make informed decisions.
Some Important Issues To Consider
•Does the firm and selected agent specialize in providing relocation services?
•Does the firm have a strong local presence?
•Have they learned about your move and objectives?
Moving
Some Important Issues To Consider
•Do you have special moving requirements?
•How do you select a qualified mover?
•How do you prepare for the move?
Contact me for more information about individual relocation services.
Individual Relocation Services
Listed below are the services we can provide to help manage your personal move:
•Pre-Move Consulting
•Home Sale Marketing Assistance
•Home Finding Assistance
•Household Goods Shipment
•Mortgage Assistance
•Insurance Coverage
•Short Term Housing
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