Edmonton Military Relocation Expert
As a top military relocation realtor in Edmonton, I am dedicated to selling your home or finding you that dream home you are searching for. You are invited to browse my website and call or e-mail me with any questions you may have about buying or selling a home in any area surrounding Edmonton. We service all of Edmonton area and all the Rural Communities. As an IRP Approved agent I have handled many relocations for Military Personnel whether they are posted in or out of the Edmonton Garrison Base. I can also handle the search for the perfect agent in the locations they are posted to, to make the move less stressful!
Military Relocation in Edmonton?
Opting for a local BGRS (Brookfield Global Relocation Services) realtor can significantly reduce the stress associated with relocation for military personnel. Here’s why:
- Familiarity with Military Relocation Process: Local BGRS realtors are well-versed in the intricacies of military relocation procedures. They understand the unique requirements and timelines involved, ensuring a smoother transition for military families.
- Expertise in Military Benefits: BGRS realtors have specialized knowledge of military benefits and relocation allowances. They can guide military personnel through the process of accessing these benefits, maximizing entitlements, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Understanding of Military Culture: Local BGRS realtors are familiar with the military lifestyle and the challenges faced by military families. They provide personalized support and assistance tailored to the needs of service members and their families, fostering a sense of understanding and empathy throughout the relocation process.
- Knowledge of Local Housing Market: BGRS realtors have in-depth knowledge of the local housing market, including neighborhoods, schools, and amenities. They can help military families find suitable housing options that meet their needs and preferences, minimizing the stress of house hunting in an unfamiliar area.
- Access to Network of Resources: BGRS realtors have access to a network of professionals, including lenders, inspectors, and movers, who specialize in serving military clientele. They can facilitate connections with trusted professionals, streamlining the relocation process and ensuring a seamless transition.
- Personalized Support and Guidance: Local BGRS realtors provide personalized support and guidance at every stage of the relocation process. From initial consultations to property viewings and closing, they offer hands-on assistance and expert advice, alleviating stress and uncertainty for military families.
In summary, choosing a local BGRS realtor for your relocation can make the process significantly less stressful by providing expertise, support, and personalized assistance tailored to the unique needs of military personnel and their families.
Posted out of Edmonton? Contact your Edmonton Military Relocation Expert
I will get your home sold for Top Dollar, even in this uncertain time. With homes taking longer to sell these days, my online and offline marketing programs give me the edge needed to make the sale of your home a reality!Help Buying a Home in Edmonton?
Let me help you every step of the way. When purchasing a home, you are faced with a multitude of decisions! The primary one is whether you are actually prepared to purchase a home. Locating the perfect home is not always an easy task, and obtaining a mortgage loan can be a complex and tiring process. Although, once you have determined that you are ready to move forward with the required effort towards your home-purchasing goal, the rewards are unquestionable.
As your Local Edmonton Military Relocation Expert I will at your side each step of the way, I will make the process of purchasing a home easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, and less expensive than if you undertook this challenge on your own. will help you prepare so that sellers perceive you as a preferred buyer, help you locate and assess properties for sale that match your specifications, and help you through the myriad of details attending the actual purchase.
I am always familiar with the current homes on the market, and I know neighborhood values well, so I can help you determine which properties are fairly-priced and in good condition before you start your search.
Your First Step
Your first step to buying a home is to first ask yourself why you want to buy a home: to stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? To entertain business associates? To move up to a bigger house? Next, list what kind of home you’d like and where you would like to be. Be specific. Separate the “must haves” from the “want to haves.” Your Edmonton Military Relocation Realtor can guide you towards finding the right house at the right price.
Think of yourself as zeroing in on a target, going from the general to the specific. Consider area (city, suburban neighborhood, country); community (north, south, east, or west side); neighborhood (older and settled or sparkling new; a particular school zone; recreational facilities; and other community services such as transportation, day care, library, stores, entertainment). Ask yourself how many minutes you are willing to commute to work.
Think about home styles. How much space do you need? Does your situation require a one-level home, or are stairs acceptable? Consider size and kind of property. Do you want a newer home, or maybe an older one to fix up? Someday you or your heirs will want to sell. Consider how long you expect to live in this particular home.
Your Next Step: Loan Pre-Qualification
Once you have addressed the above needs, your next step in the purchasing process is to get pre-qualified with a mortgage company. This can be done over the phone or even online in a matter of minutes.
Call me and I will refer you to a mortgage professional that has an excellent reputation and track record for successfully acquiring loan approval for his/her clients.
I Will Find The Right Home For You as Your Edmonton Military Relocation Expert
CFB Edmonton is one of the largest military bases in Canada, and as such the military moves a lot of people into and out of the Edmonton area.
A Military Relocation to Edmonton can be a very stressful process for the military personnel and their family. They have to coordinate the sale of their home with the purchase of a new one in Edmonton. Usually, the family moving to Edmonton is sent out on an HHT, house hunting trip, with 4 or 5 days to find a home, negotiate the sale, and complete the transaction. Now that’s stressful!
Every year in Edmonton the Military – posting season starts afresh. Annually the military posts its orders to their personnel and ships them all over Canada and the world.
Edmonton is the headquarters for Land Forces Western Area and is responsible for Canadian Military operations from Northern Ontario to the Pacific ocean. The list of personnel stationed out of Edmonton and their responsibilities is staggering, and consequently there is consistently a fair amount of movement in and out of Edmonton and its surrounding areas.
Over the years Professional Brookfield Approved Realtor’s assist countless military families relocate to and from Edmonton, St. Albert, Bon Accord and Gibbons. Some families are moving for their first time and some have moved countless times, sometimes re-visiting bases from previous postings.
When someone is posted in the military their move is governed by the DND’s (Department of National Defence) IRP (internal relocation policy). The IRP spells out exactly what is covered in their move which depends on their rank and other criteria. For example, if the relocating family is buying it may mean the cost (up to a certain limit) of moving and legal expenses will be covered. It usually includes a house hunting trip or maybe two, hotel accommodations in their destination while they’re house hunting among other things such as car rentals.
The DND, like the RCMP and many corporations, value their families and try to make these moves as stress free as possible. Like everything anything and everything can go wrong when moving and buying a home in a new area, and most likely province.
Many relocating military families realize is they have the option to work with any Realtor they choose to work with. If you are relocating consider asking other families for a recommendation, or interviewing more than one Realtor before making your selection, rather than just going with whichever REALTOR your IRP administrator suggests. Choose from the approved Realtor’s on www.irp-dnd.com to ensure your move will be a painless as possible for you and your family.
Knowledge and expertise can make your move a lot easier. There are a number of things that our Approved Realtor’s do to assist military relocating families. First of all we met online and/or the telephone before they even come to Edmonton, to explain the Alberta real estate market and wherever they are coming from. We can also discuss their home requirements and price range to be able to pre-book homes that are close to their needs before even landing in Edmonton. In most cases, the first day out looking at properties is an orientation day. You’re getting a feel for the market and the lay of the land. You’re learning about the neighborhoods and the values of the properties. You’re getting to see what you can get for your money. But with only 4-5 days to buy, inspect, and close the sale… spending that first day getting your feet wet is terribly inefficient.
More specifically our agents focus on the needs of the entire family. Are their specific needs for the children’s schooling? What about the spouse and where they are going to work? In some cases we have provided specific services to make the children’s move easier. Contact with teams, pictures of their school and rooms, as well as pictures of local community amenities they might take advantage of.
When posted to Edmonton on your House Hunting Trip, your Edmonton Military Relocation Expert will:
- Contact you by phone to ascertain what you need and what you want in your new home.
- Mail you a relocation package with information on real estate, city maps, schools, recreation facilities, public transit and any other information you require to familiarize yourself with your new city.
- Assist you with hotel and car rental selection for your house hunting trip (HHT) if requested.
- Work only with you during your House Hunting Trip so you receive the attention you need to find your new home.
- Assist you with selection of a lawyer, home inspector and any other professionals needed. They will be approved IRP suppliers and follow all IRP procedures. A copy of your purchase contract will be forwarded to your IRP representative.
- Provide you with contacts such as family doctor, dentist, insurance broker and home repair contractors.
When working with a Professional IRP Military Relocation Realtor it is important to work with someone that understands your specific circumstances and will devote 100% of their time to you. We have helped hundreds of families with relocation moves. It is our goal as Military Relocation Specialists, to assist you in all aspects of your move.
Selling
I will work for you every step of the way! My combination of skill, experience, and technology ensures that I can sell your home for the highest possible price and in the shortest period of time. I have the tools to meet the demands of a highly competitive, modern market.
My Unique Automated Internet Marketing System Online Presence:
My online marketing system allows me to make information accessible 24-hours a day, and to respond immediately and directly to each and every prospective buyer. From my website, prospective buyers can get information immediately about your home. They can access my site 24 hours a day and view your property listing! Through my Personal Home Search, your listing will be sent by e-mail to every prospective buyer in my database, where your home meets their criteria. Plus it will be e-mailed automatically to future prospective buyers as well.
Traditional Marketing
As soon as you list your home with me, I will enter your home in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database. Other agents can immediately access your property information by computer. Plus, your property will be included in any printed MLS books. I also regularly publish in magazines and newspapers in the area and send out direct mail pieces to potential buyers.
Pricing Your Home
When you think about it, there are several other homes for sale competing with your home. I will help you price your home competitively to attract qualified buyers. The way I do this is by generating a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) report, which will show you a range of prices being paid for homes in your area. You can complete my online form to get a feel for your home’s market value.
Every Step Of The Way…
Remember, I will be working for you every step of the way to make sure that you get the highest possible price for your home in the shortest period of time.
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Choosing a Military Mortgage Broker
Opting for a military mortgage broker offers several advantages tailored to the specific needs of military personnel and veterans. These brokers possess specialized knowledge of the benefits and resources available to service
members, such as VA loans in the United States or benefits offered by the Canadian Armed Forces in Canada. With a deep understanding of military benefits, they can guide clients through accessing and maximizing these benefits, ensuring that eligibility is fully utilized to secure the most favorable mortgage terms.
Furthermore, military mortgage brokers bring invaluable experience in working with military clientele, recognizing the nuanced needs and circumstances associated with military service. They understand the challenges and constraints that military life can entail, such as frequent relocations and unpredictable schedules. By tailoring their services to accommodate these unique challenges, military mortgage brokers provide personalized support and guidance, helping to alleviate stress and uncertainty for military personnel and veterans throughout the mortgage process.
Using a Military Mortgage Broker can save you money and reduce the stress of relocating. Reducing stress during relocation involves careful planning, organization, and seeking support from professionals. Start by creating a detailed moving timeline and checklist to stay organized and on track with tasks. Research and hire reputable moving companies or coordinate with the military relocation service provider for assistance. Prioritize decluttering and packing systematically, starting early to avoid last-minute rush. Utilize resources like relocation assistance programs and military support services for guidance and support. Additionally, maintain open communication with family members and support networks, and take breaks to rest and recharge throughout the process. By proactively addressing logistics and seeking assistance when needed, individuals can significantly minimize stress during relocation.