Making a Move to Michigan with These Stress-Free Tips

With it's beautiful lakes and bountiful opportunities, Michigan is a great place to live. If you've been thinking of making a change to a new state, there are many things to consider, including the cost of living and the amount of real estate available. Planning to start a new business? You'll need to do some research on the area you're interested in to check out potential competition and assess the need for your products or services. You can use this guide to get started, as well as the resources I can provide as your specialized relocation advisor. I have an extensive background as the relocation director to an industry leader in military relocations, used in conjunction with my real estate business. By following these steps, you can eliminate some of the stress of a long distance move.

Do Your Research

The first step in preparing for a move is to research the state and local communities you may find appealing. Find out more about neighborhoods, get to know the average costs of housing in those communities along with the local cost of living, from fuel to food. For instance, the average sales price of a home in Oakland County is $275,500 as of October 2022 and $215,000 for neighboring Macomb County. Keeping you apprised of market conditions and changes in real time with real accuracy in the more local markets you find appealing is one of the many tools you will be armed with as we navigate your upcoming move. One of the advantages of our beloved Michigan is our below national average costs for groceries and healthcare, while utilities tend to run slightly higher due to our four seasons.

Find the Perfect Home for Your Needs

Once you've narrowed down the areas you're interested in, you can start the home search in earnest online, by filtering out listings according to your budget, needs and lifestyle. Pay attention to the prices of nearby homes to determine the affordability of the listings you're interested in. During your search, consider whether you will need additional space for a home-based business or just a distraction free workspace. Pay attention to the age of the home, as this might mean some additional work to be added onto the long-range move. Check days on market with all listings, for two reasons, the motivation of the seller to negotiate or the possibility of the home having some significant issues needing resolve.

Create a Plan for Moving

Found your dream home? Now you can start planning for the move, which will require a strategy for ensuring that process is as stress free as possible. The tasks involved in moving to a different state can be overwhelming without a solid plan, so think about the details, in detail! Right down to how you will be transporting your pets. Utilize an app that will help you stay organized when it comes time tackling details like changing the address, registering for schools, local doctors, etc. The more detailed the plan, the more likely you are to avoid the many potential pitfalls of a relocation move. Ask me about obtaining a copy of the Berkshire Hathaway Home and Lifestyle Planning Guide. I can provide it in digital or booklet format. 

Get to Know your New Community

With the perfect home and a stellar plan in place, you'll be well on your way to living your best life in a new state. However, it's important to not ignore the benefits of getting involved in your new community. Making new connections can be helpful both in your personal and professional endeavors. Being involved in the community can be helpful in boosting your confidence as you make this major transition. Get to know local business owners and leaders. Consider volunteering your time or energy to a good local cause. Making a move to a new state is a big step, but by working with the right professionals that have the tools, skills and knowledge, great planning, you can handle it like a pro.

Ready to Take this Big Step?

The first and most important part of this puzzle is making the call to your local expert, Brian Maike, where you will be given a level of service, you may have never expected. I look forward to making this move, right by your side from start to finish!  248-692-9145 - Start here