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How to shop for homes from 1000 miles away.

As a relocation specialist, I am always up to the task of previewing homes for my out-of-town clients.  But usually they come to town at some point to see homes in person, and make a decision.  Imagine my surprise when a new client last fall informed me that he would NOT be coming to Columbus, OH to finalize his search for a new home.  So I got to pick out his new home.  Not a problem.  I wish I got to pick out all my clients homes - it might save us all lots of time.  "NO, you don't want that house -- I don't like that street--too close to a busy highway..." or "You really won't like living next to those train tracks..."
To complicate matters, he had a very low price point to work with--roughly 30% of the median price in our metro market!   We found a place -- a solid little home with good mechanicals, on a quiet street. We benefited from the former buyer bailing out at the last minute, and a seller anxious to move on.   He closed successfully, and made arrangements to move to Central Ohio.
Now this is not my recommended method ... more

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