Relocation
Moving can be one of the most challenging life chapters. Add in the page of moving to a different city, state, or country makes it an even bigger challenge. Over the years, I’ve helped many people walk through these challenges – whether it’s selling their current home while finding their next best life chapter in a new city, searching for their dream vacation home, or even picking up and moving across the globe (would that count as a new volume?).
My Top Three Relocation Hacks:
Get a plastic accordion envelope. One of my favs: Zip Expand File Yes, we do much of our every day online. However, there are times that hard copies not only make transitioning easier, but are required. Birth Certificates, Social Security cards, passports are just a few of the “hard” copy items that will be useful to have quick access.
Have a passion that is your why? Check out local FB groups & pages related to that passion. Not only will starting your connections now speed up your “fit in” feeling but these locals that share your passion are a great resource for all things, well, local. Be sure when asking for membership you say you are moving to area. I am a member of several running group pages, people post non running but area related questions often and seem pleased with the many helpful “insider” tips.
Take a long weekend. “Date” your new city. From the moment you decide or are voluntold you are relocating hundreds of questions and decisions will fill your head. Do yourself a solid and experience your new home town in person. Wander a few tourist spots, enjoy easy paced meals asking waitstaff questions and walk thru a few open houses. The 72 hours your spend getting a taste of your new city will reap rewards. A gift of inspiration and direction to steer by in the challenging transition weeks to come.
As a Sotheby’s agent, I have a worldwide network of over 70 offices filled with colleagues. Especially when looking for a special getaway or an extraordinary work from home location, beginning the search with a warm local expert will naturally decrease the stress and amp up the fun! Just ask, I’ll connect you! Luxury service is a universal language that is not limited by price point.
