Relocating for a new role
Arrive with a shortlist, not a search.
You probably get one house-hunting trip. I tour homes in person first, send you honest video, and cut the list to the few worth your time.
Tell me your start date. I’ll work back from there.
I know this kind of move
I’ve relocated, and I grew up moving
I moved to Colorado, lived in the Denver area, then chose Colorado Springs, and later moved up within the city. And I bring a business owner’s view to deadlines and details.
Today I live in The Farm in north Colorado Springs. When I pre-tour a home for you, I’m describing streets and drives I know.
Pre-tour process
How pre-touring works
- 01
Brief call
Your start date, workplace, commute limits, must-haves, price range and relocation benefits. We set a timeline working back from your first day.
- 02
Area plan
I narrow north Springs to the areas that fit your routes and needs, and send you my guide to read before your trip.
- 03
Pre-tours on video
I tour candidate homes in person and send live or recorded video: the house, the lot, the view from the yard and the street. I tell you what the photos don’t.
- 04
Shortlist
We cut to the few homes worth flying in for, with the HOA and metro district documents and the school assignment check done for each address.
- 05
One focused trip
A planned tour day of your shortlist, plus test drives of your real commute at the real time.
- 06
Offer to keys
Remote signing, inspections and closing coordinated around your start date and your relocation company’s requirements.
A typical timeline
What a one-trip relocation looks like
Every move is different. Here’s the shape of a well-planned one.
- Weeks before the tripA brief call, your area plan, and my guide in your inbox. You talk with a lender and get pre-approved.
- The days before you flyI pre-tour on video and we agree on a shortlist. Documents for each home are already in hand.
- Trip day 1Shortlist tours in the order that makes sense on the map, then a drive of your weekday route at commute time.
- Trip day 2Second looks at the top one or two, and an offer if one is right.
- After you fly homeInspection, appraisal and closing handled remotely, timed to your start date.
Timelines depend on your start date, financing and what’s on the market. We set yours on the first call.
Employer relocation
Make the most of your relocation package
Many relocation programs have rules about approved agents, timing and paperwork. With your OK, I coordinate with your relocation company or HR so you use the benefits you’re offered, whether that’s a managed program or a lump sum.
Ask your employer or relocation company:
- Do I need to use an approved agent or broker?
- Does the package cover home-finding trips, temporary housing or closing costs?
- Is there help selling my current home?
- What paperwork and deadlines do I need to meet?
FAQs
Common questions
How do I check schools for a specific address?
School assignments can differ within one neighborhood. Check the assignment for the specific address with the school district. I help you confirm it for every home on your shortlist before you make an offer.
How do you test the commute?
Listing maps don’t show traffic. On your trip we drive the route from each shortlisted home to your workplace at the time you’d really go. Before that, I can drive key routes, like I-25, Interquest or Academy, and tell you what I see.
How far ahead should I start?
As soon as you know your move is likely. Starting early gives time for pre-approval, a watch list and pre-tours, so your one trip counts. We’ll set the timeline on our first call.
What do video pre-tours include?
I walk the home in person on a live call or a recorded video: every room, the condition, the yard and lot, the views, and the street outside. I point out what photos tend to hide, like noise, slope and what’s next door.
Can I buy before I arrive?
Yes, many buyers do. With video tours, remote signing and coordinated inspections, most steps can happen from where you are. Some buyers prefer to see the final choice in person first, and that’s fine too.
What are HOA and metro district documents, and why do they matter?
Many north Springs homes are in an HOA, a metro district, or both. The documents show dues, rules and costs, and metro district costs often appear on the property tax bill. They vary by address, so I get them for each home before you offer.
What if my current home hasn’t sold yet?
We can plan for it. See Ready-to-Act for selling first, buying first or coordinating both, and talk with a lender about your options. Ready-to-Act
Will you work with my relocation company?
Yes. With your OK I’ll coordinate with them on approved agents, paperwork and deadlines.
Is there a guide I can read first?
Yes. My Relocating to Colorado guide is 47 pages, and my Denver to Colorado Springs and Military PCS guides are 39 pages each. See the guides