Would you relocate out of state for work?
These sellers did and after closing they were off to start the next chapters in their lives. Congratulations!!!
I recently posted about Boomers staying in place instead of downsizing. This was what my clients planned to do, until opportunity came knocking. They had no intention of moving. They loved their home, neighbors & neighborhood.
If you’re not familiar with Sandy Springs, it is Dunwoody’s neighbor (a northern suburb of Atlanta). Dunwoody, Georgia is a vibrant city – just 10 miles above Atlanta and the region’s fastest-growing destination for entertainment, dining and more including arts and culture, shopping and nature. With Atlanta continuing to grow in popularity, Dunwoody’s central location has made it the highest priced city in Georgia!
Needless to day, when opportunity came knocking, these homeowners had to make a tough decision. After interviewing agents for the job of strategically helping them get there home ready for the market and selling it, they hired me for the task. Yay!!! Stay tuned for upcoming Home Staging posts and what we did to get the home ready for sale. It was a true transformation!
So if opportunity came knocking at your door, would you move to another state for work? Most people’s first answer would be “If the money’s right!”, however, there are other important factors you should consider before committing to a move like this.
1 – Is the money right? Let’s face it, there has to be a substantial financial increase or other benefit to your career for making a big and stressful move like this. Did I say stressful? Oh yes I did! Moving down the street is stressful. Now factor in moving across country! Check out this video I did after following-up with a client that moved and things weren’t going as planned.
2 – Is it short term or long term? If it’s more of a short term gig, it may be easier to swallow. In most cases, you can keep your primary residence and then find temporary housing in the new state.
3 – How will this affect your family? If you are single, deciding to relocate out of state for work will be an easier decision. Now if you have family (spouse, children, parents that depend on you), this is a whole nother set of circumstances that will heavily weigh on you and require special consideration. For example – Is your spouse on board with the move? Is she or he willing and able to relocate for work? Do you want to uproot your children? What if one has 2 years left to graduate? Who will take care of your parent? Can they physically handle a big move? All valid questions.
4 – How is the area you’ll be moving to? What if you’re going from a flourishing city where you are used to walking to local restaurants and pubs to a rural area in the country. You may be able to see your dinner grazing in the pastures around you, but you definitely won’t be dining with them. Are you prepared for that type of move psychologically? What if you’re used to bright and sunny Florida, and you’ll be relocating to rainy & dreary England. Wow! I can’t even imagine. I need my vitamin D several times a week, if not daily.
Relocating for work can be a great thing. Just make sure you give due consideration before making a commitment.To make your move less stressful, take a proactive approach. Check out The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Move and download the printable checklist.
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