Relocation buyers make the same purchase as everyone else, just with less ability to drive over and look at things. Sequencing matters more.
Twelve Weeks Out
- Get pre-qualified so you know your range before you fall in love with a plan.
- Narrow to two or three submarkets, not eight. Commute, schools, and airport access usually decide it.
- Request video walkthroughs of the model homes on your shortlist.
Eight Weeks Out
- Plan one concentrated trip. Two days, four to six communities, model tours booked in advance.
- Drive your prospective commute at the hour you'd actually drive it.
- Confirm how your consultant handles remote selections and signatures.
Four Weeks Out
- Lock financing and confirm your closing date against your lease or sale.
- Schedule movers — dates go fast in summer.
- Set up utilities in your name for the closing date, not after.
