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Selling Your Home & Relocating

Leaving the Pacific Northwest? Let’s Get You Where You’re Going.

Whether you’re relocating for work, moving closer to family, or simply ready for a new chapter, there are a lot of moving pieces when your next home is somewhere else. From selling your home here to figuring out what comes next, I’ll help you create a plan that connects the dots and gets you where you need to go—with a lot less stress along the way.

Let’s Build Your Relocation Plan
Where Do We Start?

You don’t need to have your entire move figured out before we talk, that’s what the planning stage is for. We’ll start with where you’re headed, when you need to get there, and what needs to happen with your home here. From there, we’ll build a realistic plan around your timeline, finances, and goals.

A Few Things We'll Figure Out Together:

A Few Things We'll Figure Out Together:

  • Where are you headed? And is your destination or timeline flexible?
  • When do you need to be there? A job start date or other deadline can shape our entire strategy.
  • Do you need to sell before you buy? We'll look at whether you need the equity from your current home for the next one.
  • Buy first or sell first? We'll talk through the pros, cons, and risks of each option for your situation.
  • Will you move before your home sells? If so, we'll create a plan for managing the sale after you've already left.
  • What matters most to you? Maximum proceeds, a specific timeline, less overlap, or simply making the transition as smooth as possible.
Two Transactions.
One Game Plan.

Selling a home here while buying somewhere else can feel like a lot of moving pieces, but you have options.

There isn’t one “right” way to coordinate a relocation. We’ll look at your finances, timeline, destination market, and comfort level to build a strategy that makes sense for you.

Sell First

Close on your current home before purchasing the next, giving you access to your equity and a clearer picture of your buying power.

Buy First

If your finances allow, securing your next home first can give you more flexibility with your move and take some of the pressure off your sale.

COORDINATE BOTH

When possible, we can work with your agent and other professionals in your destination market to coordinate the two transactions and their timelines. Need an agent where you’re going? Don’t worry- I’ve got you taken care of.

MOVE FIRST, SELL AFTER

Sometimes life doesn’t wait for a closing date. If you need to relocate before your home sells, I can continue managing the sale here while you’re already settling into your new city.
The goal isn't to make your move fit a standard process. it's to build the process around your move.
Preparing To Sell Your home.

When you’re relocating, preparing your home for the market is just one piece of a much bigger move. I’ll help you determine what actually needs to be done before listing, and just as importantly, what doesn’t- so you’re not spending unnecessary time or money on projects that won’t benefit your sale.

A few things we'll tackle together:

A few things we'll tackle together:

  • What should we fix? We'll prioritize the updates and repairs that actually matter to buyers.
  • What can we skip? Not every project will give you a worthwhile return.
  • When should we list? We'll coordinate your listing strategy with your relocation timeline.
  • Should you move out first? We'll decide whether your home is best shown occupied, vacant, or staged.
  • How do we maximize your sale? Strategic pricing, preparation, and marketing will all work together to position your home for the strongest possible outcome.
My Selling Process

Relocation Real Estate Agent

You’ll Need an Agent There, Let Me help.

Moving outside the Pacific Northwest doesn’t mean you’re on your own once you cross state lines. If you’re buying in your new city, I can help connect you with an experienced local agent who knows that market and is the right fit for you so you aren’t left choosing someone from a Google search and hoping for the best. I’ll stay connected with your destination agent throughout the process so we can coordinate timelines, communicate between transactions, and keep the bigger picture in mind.

You may be moving out of my market, but I’m still your real estate resource.

Your Relocation
Blueprint.

Every move looks a little different, but having a clear plan makes all the moving pieces feel a whole lot more manageable. We’ll build yours around where you’re going, when you need to get there, and what needs to happen here first.

START WITH YOUR DESTINATION

Where are you headed, when do you need to be there, and what does your next chapter look like?

BUILD THE STRATEGY

Sell first, buy first, coordinate both, or move before selling—we’ll determine which approach makes the most sense for you.

PREPARE & LIST YOUR HOME

We’ll tackle preparation, pricing, marketing, and everything needed to get your PNW home ready for its next owner.

BUILD YOUR TEAM THERE

If you’re buying in your new location, I’ll help connect you with the right agent and keep communication flowing between both sides of your move.

COORDINATE THE MOVING PIECES

Offers, inspections, financing, movers, closing dates, possession—we’ll keep the details organized and the plan moving forward.

CLOSE HERE. START THERE.

We’ll get your home here across the finish line so you can focus on settling into whatever comes next.

Relocating From the PNW: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I sell my current home before buying in my new location?
Not necessarily. Depending on your finances, timeline, and destination market, you may be able to buy first, sell first, or coordinate both transactions. We’ll look at the full picture together and build a strategy that makes the most sense for your move.
Earlier is almost always better, even if you’re months away from moving. Starting early gives us time to evaluate your home, discuss any worthwhile preparation, understand your potential proceeds, and create a realistic timeline without feeling rushed.
Absolutely. I can manage the sale locally while you’re getting settled elsewhere, including showings, inspections, appraisal, vendors, repairs, and the other details that may come up along the way.
Yes! I can help connect you with an experienced agent who specializes in your destination market and is a good fit for your needs. I can also stay in communication with them so we’re looking at both sides of your relocation rather than treating them as two completely separate transactions.
This is very common. Depending on your situation, we can explore options such as selling first, coordinating closing dates, or making your next purchase contingent on the successful sale of your current home. Your lender and destination agent may also play an important role in determining which options are available to you.
Often, no. Many parts of a real estate transaction can be handled remotely, and we’ll work with the escrow team to determine what options are available for signing and closing based on your circumstances.
You don’t have to fly back every time something comes up. I can help coordinate access and local vendors when needed, communicate with you about your options, and keep things moving here while you’re living elsewhere.
It depends on the home and our marketing strategy. Before you move, we’ll determine whether your home will show best occupied, vacant, or professionally staged so you can plan accordingly.
Communication is everything. I’ll work with you and the professionals involved in both transactions to keep everyone aware of important dates and dependencies. We’ll build as much flexibility into the plan as possible and prepare for potential timing changes before they become emergencies.
Then we’ll build the plan around your deadline. A job relocation doesn’t always give you the luxury of waiting for the perfect selling timeline, so we’ll prioritize what needs to happen, eliminate what doesn’t, and create a strategy that allows you to move forward without leaving your home sale behind.
Carrying two mortgage payments is a big concern for many people relocating, but with the right planning, there may be ways to minimize or avoid the overlap. Depending on your situation, we can explore selling first, coordinating closing dates, making your next purchase contingent on your current home selling, or using temporary housing between moves. We’ll look at the full picture and build a plan that makes the most sense for you.
Sometimes your moving timeline simply can’t wait for your home to sell, and that’s okay. You can still move forward while I manage the sale here, from showings and inspections to vendors, repairs, and everything that comes up along the way. We’ll also have a plan in place ahead of time for what we’ll do if your home is still on the market when moving day arrives.

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