Brentwood Tennessee Relocation Information
06/16/11
Your Brentwood relocation will be a time of great excitement but it can also be a lot of work. You will need several great partners to make the transition as smooth as possible. On of the most important partners will be a great Realtor to assist in your search for a new home. A real estate “buyer’s agent” is somebody who, according to Tennessee state law, is responsible for looking out for your best interest in locating and negotiating the purchase of your new home. In the following article, I will address all of the pertinent subjects of your move including: finding a real estate agent, buying a home, inspection / appraisal / lender issues, Brentwood school system information, local school system information, preparing for your move, and what to do when you arrive in Brentwood. Scott Hines is a local Brentwood realtor and relocation specialist. He is the owner and principal broker of Premier Buyers Agent LLC. Scott may be reached at (615) 268-2881 or www.PremierBuyersAgent.com and he has assisted many families in a smooth relocation to Brentwood.
Once you have decided to relocate to Brentwood, then you should contact a local reputable lender. I recommend a local lender because their underwriting staff and lenders are familiar with the unique properties in the area where you will be living. I have worked with David Thompson at First Bank for over ten years and would suggest that you would be hard pressed to find a better lender. David may be reached at (615) 269-9444. Please feel free to contact me directly for a list of other reputable local lenders. In order to make an offer on a home, you will need to be “pre-qualified” and must submit an “approval letter” with your offer on a new home. Your lender will be able to provide this letter and advise you on the price and payments for which you qualify.
Locating a great real estate agent in Brentwood is your next step. A great Brentwood realtor is one who will listen to and understand your needs. A top Brentwood real estate agent is one who has experience, not just in years but rather number of transactions negotiated each year. A part time agent selling 2 homes a year for 20 years may not be as experienced as an agent with 3 years experience selling fifty homes a year. You also need an agent who has the ability to narrow your search to the right home without wasting days in the process showing you homes that are not suitable just because they happen to be listed for sell by the agents company. Scott Hines averages 16 hours from viewing the first home to making an offer.
Your Brentwood agent should be able to assist in the entire relocating process which includes locating a home inspection company. I have used 2 Patriots home inspection for many years both personally and professionally. What I like about this company is the thoroughness of their reports. They deliver an 80 pages report complete with digital photos of all areas of concern and a complete write up describing the unique situation. You may reach them at www.2patriots.com or (615) 790-6233. Please feel free to contact Scott Hines for a complete list of other trusted home inspectors. Just as important will be selecting a local closing attorney to review your title to the home and the bank closing documents to insure that everything is in order. I have worked with Bell & Alexander with many of my clients and have always been well satisfied with the quality of their work. You may reach then at (615) 333-7712 or www.BellAlexander.com. Please feel free to contact Scott Hines for a complete list of other reputable and experienced real estate attorneys in Brentwood.
When it comes to finding the right schools for your children, I have found a website that provides a wealth of great information. The Brentwood Tennessee Chamber of Commerce has a relocation page available for public use with information on public and private schools as well as higher learning colleges and universities in the surrounding area. You may access this information at the following address:
http://www.Brentwoodchamber.com/Homepage/Relocation/AreaSchools.aspx
For information on jobs in Brentwood and cost of living comparisons, you may also visit the Chamber of Commerce website using the following link:
http://www.Brentwoodchamber.com/Homepage/Relocation/RelocateFamily/CostOfLiving.aspx
When preparing for your move to Brentwood you will want consider the process of packing for the move. One great suggestion is to pack your belongings based on what will go in the rooms at your new home. Many times you will rearrange items based on the layout of your new house. Pack based on what will go into each new room and be sure to clearly label all boxes and furniture to make it easy for the movers to get you into the new home and easy for you to unpack. For a list of all the local utilities in the Brentwood area delivered to you via email, please contact Scott Hines at (615) 268-2881.
Changing your address will be another issue you will need to address and there are a couple of options. You may visit the U S Postal Service website at http://www.usps.com/
And process the change of address directly over the internet. You may also elect to pay a small $6.99 fee at www.http://mychangeaddress.com/ where they will handle the address change for you and provide discount coupons for local Brentwood utilities.
Finally, I have a Brentwood relocation guide which is available on my website at www.http://premierbuyersagent.com/relocating/ or by contacting Scott Hines directly at (615) 268-2881.
The information above has been provided as a service to people looking for relocation assistance moving to Brentwood and anyone looking to find a top real estate agent by Scott Hines. Scott is the owner and principal broker at Premier Buyers Agent LLC and may be reached at (615) 268-2881 or www.PremierBuyersAgent.com. Please feel free to visit our website to see Scott’s qualifications and awards as well as to read the many satisfied client reviews published.