Moving Moving Moving...Keep Dem Doggies Moving!

Moving, Moving Moving...Keep Dem Doggies Moving....RAWHIDE! Remember the opening song from the 1950-1960s TV Western with a young Clint Eastwood? Well it seems like everyone is moving to the Phoenix Arizona metro area with Maricopa County being the fastest growing county in the United States.

                          Moving, Moving, Moving...Keep Dem Doggies Moving! Opening to Rawhide!

Well here are some tips, including some from Zillow, if you are planning to back up and leave where you are living now and move to Arizona.

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For most people, moving to a new home creates a whirlwind of stress, excitement, and sometimes sadness. But between having to house hunt remotely and facing the reality of leaving behind your job, friends, and all that is familiar, a long-distance move can amplify these emotions. Therefore, when moving to a city or state far from where you currently live, proper planning is key to reducing stress and finding the home of your dreams.

Anticipating a long-distance move? Follow these five tips for house hunting across the miles:

1. Use the internet to create a comparison chart of factors that are important to you. One of the first steps in any home search is making a list of all the attributes that you consider important in a property. When moving to an area with which you are unfamiliar, you may have to spend some time researching certain attributes, such as a home’s distance from your new office, neighborhood crime rates, reputations of the schools, and proximity to places you visit most often.

2. Consider organizing these factors into a spreadsheet that you share with your realtor, so you can both see at a glance how the homes you like compare to each other.

3. Dig deeper online to get a better feel for different neighborhoods. Forums, Facebook groups, review websites like Yelp, and other online niche communities tend to generate banter about the true character of a city’s neighborhoods. Delving into these sources can help you identify which parts of town are right for you, before you even visit your new city.

4. In addition, Google Earth and online maps with a “street view” option will help you gain a realistic understanding of the area surrounding homes that have piqued your interest.

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5. Another way to learn more about your new city via the internet is to leverage your own social medianetworks with posts seeking advice about where you are moving—you never know who will be able to provide valuable input.

Have a clear idea of the top five factors that are most important to you in a home, and which factors are non-negotiable. Prioritizing these items will help you narrow down neighborhoods and specific properties, which will make in-person searching more efficient and expedite the process of making an offer when you find your ideal property.

When scheduling trips to your new city, set a budget and plan strategically. While you can find a wealth of information online, house-hunting trips—as well as trips to attend the closing or deal with any problems that arise—are usually inevitable. Therefore, try to have some money set aside for at least two trips to your new city.

When house hunting, arrive armed with a list of properties and neighborhoods that you like in order to maximize efficiency. However, avoid cramming so many showings into one day that the homes blur together in your mind and you don’t remember important details about each. If you are unable to find the perfect home or feel anxious about making such a major purchase without fully knowing the area, consider renting an apartment with a short-term lease. This will buy you some time to settle into a new job, familiarize yourself with the area, and continue your home search at your leisure.

Or, ASK YOUR BUYER'S REALTOR....Me!

You don't have to do it all along. I am here to help you as your Buyer's Realtor and put your interests as the Buyer first. I have lived in the Phoenix Metro for over 30 years and can answer your questions and also help with financing tips and free home buyer grants that may be available.

If you are looking to move to Phoenix including Scottsdale or to buy a home in Arizona or sell a home in Arizona, contact Jeffrey Masich, Associate Broker and Realtor. I would be pleased to help you and look out for your best interests while finding you the right home at the right price!