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Making the Most of Your House Hunting Trips in Your Relocation
Making the Most of Your House Hunting Trips in Your Relocation
 
Chances are you will make at least one trip to your new location before you actually move in order to look at, and hopefully buy, your new home.  Time will probably be limited, so make the most of this time by doing the following (see video at bottom of page):
1. You should thoroughly research housing on-line in advance so you know what is available, pricing, etc. I don't advise going on this trip blind since you'll waste time. Research the towns and communities that interest you, along with schools if applicable.
 
2. Develop a thorough list of the properties that interest you.
 
3. Ask your REALTOR® to arrange for you to see the homes on your list, and others that may be suitable given your criteria. You can add new properties that come on the market at the last moment.
 
4.Be prepared to spend the entire day or several days looking at houses and see as many as you can. If you are in an area you don't like, let your agent know so you don't waste time going to other homes in that area.
 
5. Take lots of notes (notepad, iPad) and make sure ... more

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