A job transfer, a shift in your lifestyle, or simply a change of pace can easily land you in a new home in an unfamiliar town. While you're likely to enjoy many aspects of your big move, you'll probably have some things to adjust to, as well.

Whether you're moving across town, across the state, or from another country, changing cities means changing everything else, too – your neighborhood and school system, your social network, your doctors, dentists and shopping venues.

Working with an experienced real estate agent who truly understands your new community – and your needs – is a great way to ease your transition.

As an experienced realtor, I will provide you with these services, and do so with compassion, care and sensitivity to your special needs:

• individualized counseling and research
• personal tour and city overview
• rental/interim assistance
• cost-of-living comparisons
• financial counseling, mortgage pre-approvals and title services
• transportation of household goods.

Moving Day Checklist:

• Contact your employer and verify the company's relocation policies and what, if any, relocation services they'll provide.
• Contact the IRS or your tax consultant about eligible tax deductions for moving expenses.
• Drain oil and gas from lawn mowers and leaf blowers and have your car serviced prior to driving to your new city.
• Get copies of your personal records from health care providers, schools, attorneys and tax accountants.
• Close out your safe deposit box, notify your financial advisor of your new address, pay any outstanding bills, transfer your bank account(s) and purchase any necessary traveler's checks.

Let me be your next agent for your property. Please call Diane Hunter at (312) 446-8300 or contact me online!