Lots of folks who are relocating, or thinking about it, have questions - even if they have moved before. From time to time I will post those that are asked most frequently with answers to help YOU with questions you might have. But by all means, if you have a question, please post it and I will post the answer promptly.

We are buying a home on the other side of the country and will only have a few days to look at homes and then buy. Do we have to stay in the area to get through all the paperwork?

No, you don't. You don't even have to see the house live to buy it, although most people are not quite ready to by a home virtually. But once you decide, everthing that you need to sign for the offer can be done remotely with the use of technology if you don't have time to do so before you return home. You will need to leave a deposit check (or that can be mailed, overnighted or funds could be wired). While it is advisable to attend your home inspection personally, it is not required - your agent can go, and you can talk to the inspector on the phone to review the report once you have it in your hands. With overnight mail, faxing, and scanning of documents, everything you need to do can be done from your home, wherever you are (assuming you have computer access and/or fax/overnight mail delivery).

Make sure you are working with a REALTOR who is tech-savvy - an e-PRO is the way to go.

"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you."     - Ralph Waldo Emerson