Relocation Directory and Services
We understand that relocating is seldom easy. One minute life is neat and orderly, the next you're dealing with everything from forwarding the mail to getting the lights turned on. Trust & Knowledge of your Realtor will be paramount in this live changing experience.
With all the decisions you will face when buying or selling your home, knowing that you have a trusted agent who understands the real estate transaction and all the complexity that involves, will give you the peace of mind you need.
Where is your dream home?
Whether you are moving across town or across the country, I care about your needs. Helping you find your dream home, wherever that may be and whatever type of home, is my first priority. Buying a home is one of the largest purchases a person will make in their lifetime. Therefore being properly educated is key when making your decision. Here are some tips to help you make an informed decision.To solidify the things your really want and need in your new home, refer to the Home Buyer's Wish List below.
Selling Your Current Home
Curb Appeal - Appearance is everything.
When potential buyers drive by your home what do they see? A good first impression is key bringing in potential buyers.
Take this list into consideration when looking at the outside of your home:
- Is the yard well maintained? Lawns mowed, hedges trimmed?
- Are garbage and debris stored out of sight?
- Are lawn mowers and hoses properly stored?
- Is the garage door closed?
- Does the house need painting- the window casings, shutters, siding or doors?
- Are there cracks in the foundation or walkways?
- Does the driveway need resurfacing?
- Are the gutters, chimney and walls in good condition?
- By taking care of the little and often inexpensive details you can sell your home faster and at the price you are looking for.
Preparing Your Home for sale
A real estate agent can be a helpful guide for setting up a home to be sold. Their experience allows them to prepare a home for an easier sale. If the potential buyer makes it past the outside, it’s the interior of the home that makes the sale. Remember, there are plenty of easy and inexpensive improvement that you can make to improve your home’s interior.
A clean home is your number one priority.
Your windows, floors and bathroom tiles should sparkle. Make sure you have clean heating and air conditioning filters. Shampoo dirty carpets, clean tubs and showers, repair dripping faucets and oil squeaky doors. Keep your home neat, clean and picked-up at all times. It may not seem fair, but a peek in the oven may be the hallmark by which a buyer judges how well you have kept up your home. Consider how your home smells. You may be used to the smell of a pet or cigarettes, but such odors can be a strong turn-off to potential buyers. Insure that your storage areas are tidy, and remove materials that may be to others who may not share your same views, beliefs or sense of humor.
Creating a vision
The buyers need to be able to visualize themselves living in your space, too much clutter can be a distraction that makes it harder for them to achieve that vision. If you have too much furniture consider putting some in storage. Not enough furniture try renting some. If you need some ideas visit a show home to see the levels of furnishings and decoration that is not too distracting.
Define living spaces
Having a living room/office/dining room/ storage locker can be a negative to buyers, not having an obvious purpose for a room makes it look less useful. Rearrange furniture to create focus areas inside of a larger room, define the spaces through a good layout.
Power of Paint
Painting is an inexpensive and easy way to give a room a makeover. You can paint a room in less than a day. If a room needs a fresh coat of paint, use a neutral off-white. Provide a blank canvas for them to create their vision. Light colors make the rooms seem larger, and airier. A fresh coat of paint also looks cleaner.
Security
Be certain to remove valuables such as jewelry and other items from view. It might be wise to put these items in a safe deposit box before showing your home.
Setting the Mood
On the day of a showing give you house a homey feeling, put out some live flowers and fresh guest towels in the bathroom. Place scented potpourri around the house or, pop a batch of frozen cinnamon rolls into the oven for a welcoming aroma. Remember, cosmetic changes do not have to be expensive, and giving the impression that your home is well maintained will help you get the price you want.
Pricing Your Home for Sale
Today's consumers are comparison shoppers. Although eager to achieve the best possible return on their hard earned investment dollars, they will shy away from properties that are listed too high or too low.
Listing above market value, you will more than likely sell your neighbor's house instead of yours, or at the very least, risk a lack of potential purchasers visiting your home. By listing too low, you create the impression that you are desperate for the sale, or that something is seriously wrong with the structure.
Your Real Estate Agent will provide a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that includes information on competitor listings, properties that have recently sold, and those that are currently pending. Factors affecting the price of a home:
- The property's location and lot size.
- The home's condition, size and age, and any improvements you have made.
- Review the assessed value of your home, taxes, and utility costs.
- Repairs required.
- Economic conditions
- Supply and demand in the local housing market
- Seasonal influences
- Local schools
- Average home prices in the neighborhood
- Your home's extras -- pool, fireplace, central air, etc.
Buying or selling property in today's fluctuating and competitive marketplace takes industry knowledge, a proven track record, and expert opinion. It also takes dedication, commitment and the ability to achieve the goals set before you. When discussing the critical factors in the sale of any property, your Real Estate Agent's expert opinion will guarantee that your home is accurately positioned for market dominance.
In the end, it's still your choice as to pricing. However, by taking into account years of professional experience and real estate wisdom, you increase the possibility of selling your home within the critical first 30 days for the highest possible sale price, or achieving a fair market price for the home you are purchasing.
Home Buyer's Wish List
Location
- What part of town (or country) do you want to live in? ______________________________
- Do you want to live in an area with a Community Association? yes___ no____
- Community Amenities:
- Shopping near by
- Fitness Center / Gym
- Community swimming pool
- Golf course
- Basketball court
- Tennis courts
- Clubhouse/activities
- Gated community
- Do you need access to schools? yes___ no____
- Do you have to be close to public transportation? yes___ no____
General Home Features
- What price range: Min:_________ Max:________
- Type of House?
- One story
- 2 story
- Townhouse
- condo
- mobile home
- What age range are you looking for ? _______
- What style house appeals to you most?
- Contemporary
- traditional
- southwestern
- colonial
- no preference
- How much renovation would you be willing to do? ______________________
- Do you have any animals that will require special facilities? yes___ no____
- If so, what? __________________________________
- The Lot
- Large yard (1 acre or more)
- Small yard (less than 1 acre)
- Fenced yard
- Garage Carport
- Patio/deck
- Pool
- Outdoor spa
- Extra parking
- Other buildings (barn, shed, etc.) ______________________________
- Special view of what? ____________________________________
The Interior
- How many bedrooms: must have?____ like to have? ____
- How many bathrooms?_____
- How many square feet? Min:_______ Max:______
- Features of the House?
- Eat-in kitchen
- Separate dining room
- Formal living room
- Family room
- Separate den or library
- Full Basement
- Laundry room
- Workshop
- “In-law” apartment
- Spa in bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Floors:
- Wall-to-wall carpet
- Ceramic tile
- Hardwood floors
- No interior steps _____
- Lots of windows (light) _________
- Special Features? ___________
Financing Your New Home
There are many issues to consider when financing your home. The amount of money your current financial status qualifies for will set the budget for your home purchase. The types of mortgages available will determine how much you pay a month, the amount of interest you pay as well as refinancing options. Apply with 2 or 3 different lenders so that you obtain the best interest rate and loan options.
Applying For Your Mortgage
The first step is to review your current expenses thoroughly. Find out how much added expense will be incurred in taking on a mortgage. When you apply for your mortgage be sure to bring:
- A copy of the accepted Offer To Purchase and the land survey.
- A salary letter from your employer.
- Self-employed individuals need financial statements for the past three years as well as personal income tax returns.
- Confirmation that your down payment came from your own resources (i.e. bank statements or a gift letter).
- A list of all your assets and debts along with account numbers.
- A copy of the Real Estate Listing if buying an existing home. See your Most Referred® Agent for the listing data.
- Condominium financial statements, if applicable.
- If you are buying a home to be constructed, bring a picture of the property, a copy of the building plans and specifications, the land survey, plus your agreement with the builder.
Your mortgage agent can help you determine how much you can afford (perhaps even obtain a pre-qualified approval), and you've selected a Mortgage that's right for you. This allows you to act quickly when you find the perfect home. As soon as your Most Referred® Real Estate Agent draws up an Offer To Purchase between you and the vendor (this agreement sets the final price and all the conditions of sale), come back to your mortgage agent and your deal is almost complete.
To get a quick idea of what you can afford, use our mortgage calculator...
Accomodations...
While you are interviewing for your new change of position in your new location,l you will need to know where to stay and other important information to allow you to check out the area, the schools, and other educational opportunities, and above all...finding that new dream home. There are some demographic stats below to also help you in choosing the city and neighborhood you want to locate in.
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Below is some general information about Utah that will be helpful...
With spectacular canyons and rock formations, Utah is well known for its natural beauty. Many of its state and national parks, such as Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, are viewed by many visitors from all over the world every year. With no shortage of waterfront property, thanks to the many lakes and rivers located in the state, Utah presents many opportunities for residents. In addition, the mountain ranges located within the Rocky Mountains are known far and wide for having some of the best ski slopes in the world,and definitely the greatest snow on earth, and our myriad of challenging world class golf courses
The climate of Utah is truly varied, given the extremes in altitudes found all over the state. Generally, the summers are very warm and sunny, with plenty of days which can be spent at one of the famous lakes found in the state. Winters are known for their abundance of snow throughout most of Utah, especially in the Wasatch Mountains.
Utah ranked third in the nation for overall job growth in 2007, thanks to very promising gains mid-year. With housing affordability near 10-year highs, the 2.4 million residents of Utah are in a very comfortable position economically. Currently, homes in the capitol city of Salt Lake City are selling at an average of $250,000. Outside this area, the average price drops drastically, making Utah an extremely affordable state for housing.
For further information on relocating to Utah, please feel free to browse the rest of our website. You will have access to a wealth of exciting resources on moving to the area, and you will find more information on our featured Utah homes, to help make your move easier and more comfortable.
Utah Demographics
|
| Population |
2,233,169 |
| Male |
1,119,031 |
| Female |
1,114,138 |
| Married |
1,639,688 |
| Single |
457,015 |
| Separated |
20,027 |
| Widowed |
67,035 |
| Divorced |
132,270 |
| Number of Households |
701,281 |
| Avg Household Size |
3.13 |
| Avg Family Size |
3.57 |
| Median Age |
27.10 |
| Median Household Income |
$45,726 |
| Average Household Income |
$701,933 |
| Per Capita Income |
$18,185 |
| White Collar Jobs |
786,738 |
| Blue Collar Jobs |
923,486 |
| Employed |
1,044,362 |
| Unemployed |
54,561 |
|
Utah Household Information
|
| Number of Households |
701,281 |
| Households: Family |
535,294 |
| Households: Non-Family |
165,987 |
| Households: With Children |
321,108 |
| Age 0-4 |
209,378 |
| Age 5-9 |
193,033 |
| Age 10-14 |
192,288 |
| Age 15-19 |
216,278 |
| Age 20-24 |
225,152 |
| Age 25-34 |
327,064 |
| Age 35-44 |
299,536 |
| Age 45-54 |
237,710 |
| Age 55-59 |
80,053 |
| Age 60-64 |
62,455 |
| Age 65-74 |
101,548 |
| Age 75-84 |
66,923 |
| Age 85+ |
21,751 |
|
Utah Income, Jobs & Education
Utah Income & Jobs
|
| $0-10,000 |
777 |
| $10,000 - $14,999 |
33,952 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 |
83,121 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 |
93,119 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 |
133,421 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 |
158,405 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 |
79,659 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 |
52,641 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 |
12,924 |
| Over $200,000 |
12,732 |
|
Utah Education
|
| Less than 9th Grade |
38,426 |
| Some High School |
108,585 |
| High School Graduate |
294,426 |
| Some College |
348,680 |
| Associate Degree |
94,812 |
| Bachelor's Degree |
213,959 |
| Graduate Degree |
99,004 |
| Percentage High School or Higher |
87.7% |
|
Utah Residential & Ethnicity Statistics
Utah Residential Statistics
|
| Average Home Sale Price |
$146,100 |
| Total Housing Units |
768,594 |
| Owner Occupied |
501,547 |
| Rental Occupied |
199,734 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate |
6.5% |
| Vacant Housing Units |
67,313 |
| Median Travel Time to Work |
21 minutes |
| Transportation to Work: Public |
23,199 |
| Transportation to Work: Drive / Carpool |
145,950 |
| Transportation to Work: Walk / Bike / Other |
40,936 |
| Work at Home |
43,335 |
|
Utah Ethnicity Statistics
|
| White |
2,034,448 |
| African American |
24,382 |
| Hispanic or Latino |
201,559 |
| Asian |
48,692 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native |
40,445 |
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
21,367 |
| Other |
113,950 |
|
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diplomats, managers etc.) working abroad. An agency providing relocation services directs and manages the process of relocation including arranging necessary documents (
visa, long-term stay permissions), finding a new house (
accommodation), finding a
school for children (
education), finding a job for the partner or "trailing spouse" (work) and arranging a teacher for the family (
language teaching).