August 08, 2008

Relocating

Years ago as a corporate manager I moved quite often and lived in many parts of the country. The first time, I thought it would be easy to travel to a new locations, pick up some real estate magazines, pick a few places to see, call a few agents, see houses, and buy one. Actually the first and second time I moved, it worked out great. The third time, I was not so lucky. I called two agents found in a real estate advertisement, was very specific in what I needed, when I needed to move in, and a list of things that I did not want. I traveled to this new community, interviewed the agents who appeared to know the area, and off I went on a tour. Not once in 2 days did I see anything that was even close to what I had asked for, and I knew for a fact that the properties I sought were available, I just didn?t know where. Long story short, I abruptly ended any communications with these two agents, and sought out a firm that had relocation services.

The second trip to this new community made me a believer. I had been extensively interviewed by a RE firm, was placed with an agent that listened, and who had a similar style as I have. The agent met me at the airport, valued my time, showed me 6 homes all were within 90% of my criteria. I was back at the airport in 6 hours, and ready to make an offer. I never moved again without using a Real Estate firm that had a Relocation department.

In my practice of Real Estate at http://www.peterhawley.com, I am fortunate to be associated with the largest Real Estate Relocation organization, known as the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World that is geared to match clients with agents, provides excellent communications and information about a new locale, and strives to make that long distant move a very smooth experience. So if you are moving across town or across the world, contact me at phawley@jackconway.com and let me get you moved.

Posted By: Peter Hawley