• Does this feel peaceful? • Does this feel like home? • Do I picture my day to day life working well here? • Do the homes fit my taste? • Does the town feel well maintained?
A town is more than numbers. It is an experience.
Step 6: Narrow Down Your Choices
By the time you have researched 3 to 5 towns and visited them, one or two will likely stand out. These are your target areas.
From here, your homework has paid off. You now have clarity.
Step 7: When You Are Ready To Move Forward, Think of Patrick (another shameless plug) This is the key transition point. Up until now, the process has been educational. At this stage, it becomes logistical. Coordinating the sale of one home with the purchase of another requires:
• Timing • Strategy • Negotiation
• Availability monitoring • Inspection management • Mortgage coordination • Closing timelines • Understanding local customs • Navigating township inspections • Contingency planning
This is where having a Realtor is essential. Selling and buying at
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