Relocating? Let me be your guide

Relocating to a new town can push someone to their mental limits, without considering the daunting task of shopping for a place for your family in addition to finding the right Realtor. At RE/MAX Suburban, I understand this, and I am an expert in relocation. I have a long history of finding buyers the right home by going through a very specific checklist to help you efficiently narrow your options.

When relocating, you probably won't have the time to look at every house for sale. Most likely, you'll get tour 20 to 25, so whittle down the list first thing with these tips:

• Before leaving town, put your needs into one list. Then put the things you simply want in another. When a house doesn't even meet your needs, there's no need to even spend time looking at it.
• Have an established price range. This could be based on loan pre-approval or a reasonable estimate of what you'll net from the sale of your current home.
• Take into account drive time to your job or other interests. Traffic around Chesterfield could be different than what you're used to, so tell me how long a commute you're willing to undertake.

Before we meet in person, I could send you my picks for properties we should see first. Or you could already have some favorite listings culled from your own research. While virtual tours and photos are helpful, there's nothing like walking through homes in person. I can arrange any necessary appointments with other Realtors or homeowners and map a route. By planning ahead, we could go to 8 or 10 homes in a single day.