relocation tips: It’s Moving Day – Are You Prepared?
- 06/15/16 04:07 AM
Are You Prepared for Your Moving Day?
Clients of mine just closed on the sale of their home, and 4 days later we closed on their new home. Yesterday was moving day.
Having worked with so many homeowners who have moved short and long distances, and having moved myself a bunch of times including across the country, I know what it’s like to have to pack up all your worldly, and not so worldly, possessions into boxes and get them from your old home to your new one. It’s a busy time, as well as an emotional one. And unless you are super-human, … (10 comments)
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relocation tips: Do You Need Specialized Moving Services for Your Relocation?
- 07/04/15 01:39 PM
Do You Need Specialized Moving Services for Your Relocation?
Some people who are relocating a distance, whether you are selling or not before you move, need specialized moving services.
It's important to think about these things in advance, and to know the questions you need to ask the movers you are interviewing for the job of moving your precious goods across the country.
While there are some standard questions you should ask the movers you are interviewing (unless you are DIY, say with PODS or some other similar service), when there are specialized circumstances you need to know upfront - there are may be … (22 comments)
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relocation tips: A Home Buyer’s Game Plan for 2015 – A Series (Part 5)
- 12/06/14 11:47 AM
A Home Buyer’s Game Plan for 2015 – A Series (Part 5)
In this home buyer series we’ve talked about the importance of getting pre-approved, the need to be focused in your home search and clarify what it is that you are looking for, hiring a personal coach (your buyer’s agent) and getting educated about the local real estate market . Here are the links to these 4 steps in your 2015 home purchase game plan:
READ:
A Home Buyer’s Game Plan for 2015 – A Series (Part 1 Getting Pre-Approved)
A Home Buyer’s Game Plan for 2015 … (8 comments)
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relocation tips: Do I Need Proof of Funds (POF) in My Relocation?
- 08/08/14 12:01 PM
Do I Need Proof of Funds (POF) in My Relocation?
When buying a new home in your relocation, you should expect to provide proof of funds (video), often abbreviated in the real estate world as POF. This is essential if you are paying cash, but a smart thing to do even when you are getting a loan.
Sellers want to know that you are qualified to purchase (e.g., have a current written pre-approval) and that you have the funds on top of the financing for the purchase (i.e., the deposit, a.k.a. earnest money deposit; the down payment, and the … (48 comments)
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relocation tips: Handling the Closing on Your Home in Your Relocation
- 08/08/14 01:41 AM
Handling the Closing on Your Home in Your Relocation
I often get asked by people who are moving to Carlsbad, or nearby, from out of the area – How do we handle closing? Do we have to be here?
You might also know it as settlement, if you are from another state, but closing here in Carlsbad, and throughout Southern California, is pretty easy to handle.
[see the video at the bottom of the page]
You don’t sit around a table, sign papers and exchange keys as they do in some states. It all happens behind … (6 comments)
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relocation tips: Can You Make a Contingency Offer in Your Relocation?
- 08/06/14 11:51 PM
Can You Make a Contingency Offer in Your Relocation?
A common question relocating buyers ask me, if they are selling a home and want to buy a new one, is “Can we make a contingency offer?”
This is one of those “it depends” questions. (see VIDEO at bottom of page)
Many relocation buyers have to sell their current home in order to buy another; lots of homeowners cannot qualify to take on a second mortgage, or may not want to. If so, a challenge in your relocation is trying to buy a new home to move in while … (10 comments)
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relocation tips: 16 Top Relocation Tips - Articles & Videos to Help You Move
- 07/20/14 10:15 AM
16 Relocation Tips Slideshow
Articles and Videos to Help You Move to Carlsbad
The following slideshow provides an overview of the key things you need to know when relocating to Carlsbad or surrounding communities in North San Diego County, or elsewhere. [NOTE - use the scroll bar on the right of the slideshow to advance through each slide]
The complete list of articles (with links) can be found below the slide presentation.
Each article (with video link) provides more detailed information on each of the tips in the slideshow to help you make the best decisions whe moving. Of course I am happy to asnwer … (31 comments)
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relocation tips: Making an Offer in Your Relocation
- 03/10/14 01:24 PM
Making an Offer in Your Relocation
No doubt you are planning to buy a new home when you relocate. Whether or not you are a first time buyer or one who is experienced, if you are moving to a new area and planning to buy there are some things you need to know about making an offer on a new home.
The process of making an offer, and the paperwork, can vary substantially from state to state. Some states are very simple, while others are much more structured and complex.
Keeping that in mind, as a relocating buyer it's critical that you:
1. Discuss the … (30 comments)
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relocation tips: Top Tips for Searching for a Home Online in Your Relocation
- 01/16/14 02:39 AM
Top Tips for Searching for a Home Online in Your Relocation
When you are relocating and searching for a home no doubt you are looking online for that perfect property. After all probably 90% or more of buyers find their home that way. And when you are moving a distance online IS the way to go,along with working with a great Realtor!
You can learn so much as a buyer before you ever set foot in a property or in a community. Online searching can save you time, money (e.g., fewer house hunting trips) and frustration. You can learn about the local market … (6 comments)
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relocation tips: Preparing for the Move in Your Relocation
- 01/13/14 07:30 AM
Preparing for the Move in Your Relocation
There is lots of preparation you will need to do when relocating, and one primary task is the actual preparation for your move (see video at bottom of page).
You will need to arrange for movers (see my prior article on video on Questions to Ask Your Movers), of course, but you need to coordinate your personal move out of your house and to your new location, too.
Consider when you have to be out of your house and when your household goods are leaving to plan when you leave but also when to arrive at the … (8 comments)
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relocation tips: Relocating with Pets
- 01/08/14 06:52 AM
Relocating with Pets
Relocation is tough, but when you have beloved pets it becomes even more challenging. The issues will depend, in part, on how far you are going and how you are going to get there. And, of course, the type of pet.
Watch the video at the bottom or view the complete set of relocation videos on my YouTube Relocation Tips and Advice playlist.
1. Have a discussion with your vet about his/her suggestions for moving your pet. Let your vet know when you are traveling (summer months vs. winter) and how far.
2. Find out if your vet has any special … (15 comments)
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relocation tips: Help Your REALTOR® Help You in Your Relocation
- 12/31/13 07:00 AM
How YOU can Help Your REALTOR®
Help You in Your Relocation!
Once you have chosen the person you want to help you finding a home in the new location, you are ready to get to work.
Here are some tips to help your REALTOR® be maximally effective so you can get to where you want to be in a timely, efficient manner.
Respond quickly when you get emails or calls from your REALTOR®. Delays in communication will make it more difficult for your REALTOR® to assist
If you need financing get pre-approved in writing early on
Verify the details of your relocation package, if applicable. Make … (5 comments)
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relocation tips: Finding School, Crime and Other Information During Your Relocation
- 12/29/13 09:33 AM
Finding School, Crime and Other Information
During Your Relocation
Video #9 (see below) in my Relocation Tips Video Series provides some tips on finding school, crime and other information during your relocation. The complete list of articles and videos preceding this one are listed at the bottom of the article.
Buyers often have questions about the schools and crime when seeking a new home and neighborhood. Questions such as “are the schools good in this area” or “is this a safe neighborhood” are common.
The REALTOR you are working with in your relocation should be a good resource of tips on where to get … (6 comments)
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relocation tips: Packing for your Relocation - Do It Yourself or Not?!
- 12/24/13 02:57 PM
Packing for your Relocation
Should You Do It Yourself or Not, and Why?!
Video #8 (see below) in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about packing for your move, in particular issues related to packing yourself, or not. The complete list of articles and videos preceding this one are listed at the bottom of the article.
If you are considering the DIY approach to packing for your move, here are some things to consider:
1. Packing yourself, or some of your stuff, can save you some money. Check with your movers to find out more about packing costs if you prefer they do it all
2. … (5 comments)
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relocation tips: Making Your List and Checking it Twice – Your Relocation Checklist That Is!
- 12/21/13 08:57 AM
Making Your List and Checking it Twice
Why YOU Need a Relocation Checklist!
Video #7 in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about having a checklist for your relocation and making sure you check it regularly. The title is in honor of the Christmas season!
Here are the prior articles (with videos) in this series in case you missed them:
Video #6 – Questions to Ask Your Movers
Video #5 - Buying vs. Renting When Relocating to Your New Home
Video #4 – Finding the Right REALTOR® to Help in Your Relocation
Video #3 – Moving with a Relocation Package
Video #2 – Getting Pre-Approved
Video #1 – Relocation … (12 comments)
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relocation tips: Questions to Ask Your Movers – Relocation Tips Video Series
- 12/20/13 01:17 AM
Questions to Ask Your Movers
Relocation Tips Video Series
Video #6 in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about the important questions you should ask your movers when selecting the right company to assist you with your move.
Here are the prior articles (with videos) in this series in case you missed them:
Video #5 - Buying vs. Renting When Relocating to Your New Home
Video #4 – Finding the Right REALTOR® to Help in Your Relocation
Video #3 – Moving with a Relocation Package
Video #2 – Getting Pre-Approved
Video #1 – Relocation Expenses
Introduction to Relocation Tips Video Series
A critical step in your relocation is to select the … (2 comments)
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relocation tips: Buying vs. Renting When Relocating to Your New Home
- 12/18/13 11:37 PM
Buying vs. Renting When Relocating to Your New Home
Video #5 in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about the dilemma of renting vs. buying when relocating.
Here are the prior articles (with videos) in this series in case you missed them:
Video #4 – Finding the Right REALTOR® to Help in Your Relocation
Video #3 – Moving with a Relocation Package
Video #2 – Getting Pre-Approved
Video #1 – Relocation Expenses
Introduction to Relocation Tips Video Series
A tough question many who relocate must face is whether to buy or rent in the new location.
The answer may be determined by your financial situation regardless of what you might … (6 comments)
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relocation tips: Finding the Right Realtor to Help with Your Relocation
- 12/17/13 08:59 AM
Finding the Right Realtor to Help with Your Relocation
Video #4 in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about helping you find the right real estate professional to assist in your relocation, assuming you are going to buy a new home and not rent (a good agent can help with that, too).
Here are the prior articles and videos in this series in case you missed them:
Video #3 – Moving with a Relocation Package
Video #2 – Getting Pre-Approved
Video #1 – Relocation Expenses
Introduction to Relocation Tips Video Series
Since you are moving to an area you probably don't know well, having a REALTOR® you can … (27 comments)
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relocation tips: Moving with a Relocation Package – Relocation Tips Video Series
- 12/12/13 11:17 PM
Moving with a Relocation Package – Relocation Tips Video Series from the Southern California Relocation Dude
Video #3 in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about the things you should know if you are moving and using a corporate relocation package.
Here are the prior articles in this series in case you missed them:
Video #2 – Getting Pre-Approved
Video #1 – Relocation Expenses
Introduction to Relocation Tips Video Series
If you are moving to Carlsbad (or anywhere) and using a corporate relocation package (and therefore a relocation company in most cases) there are some important things to know:
1. Clearly understand all the details of the relocation … (3 comments)
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relocation tips: Getting Pre-Approved - Relocation Tips Video Series
- 12/11/13 08:49 AM
Getting Pre-Approved - Relocation Tips Video Series from the Southern California Relocation Dude
Video #2 in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about getting pre-approved for your relocation.
Here are the prior articles in this series in case you missed them:
Video #1 – Relocation Expenses
Introduction to Relocation Tips Video Series
As you are beginning to plan your relocation, it’s ESSENTIAL to get pre-approved if you are planning to buy a home in your new location.
The big question is whether you can afford to buy a new home before selling your old one.
Many sellers need the proceeds from the sale of their home to … (10 comments)
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Are You Prepared for Your Moving Day?
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