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Career Relocation

Real Estate & Relocating For Work

Relocating for work can be tedious and stressful – being pro-active and organized will help keep the process moving along without overly complicating your life… Moving along, get it, see what I did there?

Career Move & Real Estate
First, is this Temporary or Long-Term?

Oddly enough, this question was not at the top of the list in most resources we combed through regarding relocating for work. Yet, this question is quite important as it sets the direction for the level of work ahead.

If your relocation is temporary, for example, less than a year, you may not want to move at all.  Instead consider placing your home as an AirBnB; there are many people who will manage your property for you, alleviating most of the work involved.

If relocating for work is less than a couple years, moving your belongings into a local storage facility and placing your home with a property manager for longer term rental may be a good option.

If you’re expecting to be away for longer than a couple years, selling your home may be the best option available to you.

Regardless, whether relocating for work is temporary, a couple years, or long-term, meeting with a REALTOR® is a great way to get a current feel of the local real estate market. This meeting will also prove helpful in case your plans change and you need to place your property up for sale – they will already have a brief familiarity with you and your property, and you with them.

Career Move & Real EstateTimelines & Tasks

Once you’ve determined the length of your relocation, you’ll need to plan backwards to ensure you arrive at your location when you want to arrive. You’ll want to make a list of all the tasks that need to be tackled before you walk out your door for the journey. This may include gathering all your utility providers to prepare for transferring/cancelling service, finding a landscaper or pool service, renting a storage unit, securing a moving truck or company, find a new place to live at your destination and of course, all the tasks associated with your new home. Write down the tasks and prioritize.

Budget

Each task often represents both time and money. Because most companies these days do not offer too much relocation assistance, most, if not all, of these expenses are going to fall on you. Be sure you have enough cash on hand to cover all these expenses.  Cash may be key if you’re planning on purchasing another home.  Charging up credit cards may make your next mortgage process potentially more complicated. It’s better to make a few financial cutbacks now to set aside the cash than to make cutbacks in the future to pay off debt.

Relocation Benefits?

Unless this relocation is forced or you’re simply super valuable, employers aren’t paying for relocation expenses too often. But, this doesn’t mean you can’t ask, the worse they can say is no. At the same time, we’ve heard from plenty of people who have asked and surprisingly did receive a little assistance, so ask!

Research Your New Home

I have connections all across the country and the globe.  No matter where you are relocating, I can connect you to a local agent who will provide the same amazing service.

Moving Services

Read reviews and seek out referrals. While every industry has their stars and busts you’ll want to find a trusted moving service or solution. Whether that’s a full service point-to-point company or one that will simply load and unload for you.

Career Move & Real EstateYour Partner, Children, and Pets

If you have other people (or animals) that are part of your relocation equation be sure to include them on your task sheet. Will your partner need to find new employment? When does school start/end where you’re moving? What are you going to do with your pets during the move – travel with them, or board them.

Meet with a REALTOR®

Sharing your upcoming life stage change with a REALTOR® may shed additional light on the tasks you have ahead and help you better understand your real estate options both at your present home and your new one. I can help you understand the financial and time picture to help you make the best decision that reflects your priorities and needs.

Legacy Real Estate Co.

Legacy Real Estate Co.

208.917.8339

LREC@idaholegacy.com

www.IdahoLegacy.com

Service Area

Boise, Idaho – As the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, the Treasure Valley is simply exploding in growth.  While much of this growth has primarily affected Boise, Meridian, and Nampa, the growth finds itself even spilling into communities such as Middleton, Kuna, and Caldwell. Bottom line, now is an amazing time to consider listing your home – especially true if you’re looking to move a little further from the dominant growth communities.

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Legacy Real Estate Co.

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Legacy Real Estate Co.

208.917.8339

LREC@idaholegacy.com

www.IdahoLegacy.com

At the heart of our business is the impact of Idaho real estate over lifetimes. From seller to buyer, to the families that live inside these homes, Legacy Real Estate Co. is in the business of sharing your story, sharing your legacy. Founded on the principles of Family, Community, and Humanity, Legacy Real Estate Co. is committed to helping current and future clients design the life they want to live – in the community they want to enrich – one dream home at a time. Committed to the impact and desire to give back, Legacy Real Estate Co. also contributes their time and resources to greater humanitarian efforts.

Whether starting a legacy with First-Time Home Buyers or working alongside Sellers in continuing their legacy, Owner & Realtor® Jenn Weiss brings years of experience from over 100 home transactions. She is passionate and committed to providing an avenue for professional agents to thrive at their very best while creating their own legacy. In unity and as your trusted real estate resource, Legacy Real Estate Co. dedicates to serve all clients in the very best way possible. We’re ready to serve YOU and the Boise metropolitan area!