Planning Your Move To Duluth Minnesota

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Planning The Move To Duluth

I recommend reaching out to me as soon you start thinking about the possibility of moving to Duluth Minnesota. There are many moving parts when it comes to long distance moving and buying a home out of state. I have helped many people move here from out of state and can guide your move with you!

One of the main points that can really help you plan the move initially is deciding what you are looking for in a new home here in Duluth Minnesota. This can be anything from features of the house, what kind of land you would like, and lifestyle you want. The size of the home can be a great starting point. Even knowing what amount of square footage won’t work for you and your family can help with planning.

Are you looking for an older home that has that old time character still? Maybe you are looking for a home that is a newly built with all the modern updates. We have many options for homes for sale in Duluth MN.

Where will you be storing everything? Are you looking to use a basement or garage to store all your items? This is a great time to think about what you might be bringing with you on your move here to Duluth MN.

Some other items to consider are if you would like a home in the city of Duluth or if you are looking for rural homes for sale in Duluth MN. You can find bigger lots for sale in Duluth MN if you want some extra spacing between you and the neighboring properties. There are many options for homes out in the country. It will depend on how much land you are looking for and what kind of setup the land has.

Another big item is yard maintenance. This is going to vary from property to property. The bigger the yard means more mowing. There will be more snow removal if you have a longer driveway and sidewalk area.

These are just some of the factors to keep in mind when you are thinking about living in Duluth Minnesota.

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Visit Duluth

I highly recommend visiting Duluth if you get the chance to. Not everyone is able to make the visit prior to moving. Being able to spend a day in Duluth can answer a lot of questions you may have about the setup of the city, experience weather, what the homes are like, etc.

This can be a great opportunity to drive around the area. You will be able to see our different areas for shopping in Duluth MN. There are plenty of options for shopping in Duluth whether you are in our main area around Miller Hill Mall, Canal Park, or the surrounding area.

This is a picture of Amity Creek in Duluth Minnesota

It can be helpful to see your new work building area if you are moving here for a new job. This can be helpful deciding on the distance you would be okay with between home and work. From there you can start deciding on what area might best fit your lifestyle.

I would recommend driving around the Duluth Hill as well. This will allow you to get used to the different areas around the Duluth Hill. It provides a lot of great views of Lake Superior as well!

Current Home

There is some planning depending on if you are currently renting or have a home to sell to make the move to Duluth. If you are renting you will need to consider what the structure of your lease is. This might not be an issue if you are renting month to month or if your landlord has an option for you to end the lease early.

There are a few more steps to consider if you have a house to sell. If you are using cash to purchase a new house, you might have more flexibility on making offers not contingent on selling your current home. A lender might require that you sell your current house in order to close on the new home. Another option might be to purchase the new home and sell the house you are in afterwards. You might also be able to negotiate a rent back option on your current home allowing you to sell it and stay for a certain amount of time after selling it.

Is your current home ready for sale? This might be a good time to purge anything you won’t be taking with on your move. This can make your current home easier to sell with less items in it. I recommend getting an early start on any projects you are finishing or need to finish in order to sell your home. That could include anything from painting to putting in new floors etc. I work with a vast network of over 86,000 agents within eXp Realty. I can help you price your current home and come up with a game plan in order to get it sold for the most amount in the shortest time.

Flexibility

You might have already started planning out what type of home will work for you and your family. When you are starting your home search it can be helpful to keep your search criteria broader than what you have been considering. This is even more important with limited housing inventory. Leaving your search criteria slightly broader will make sure you don’t miss any opportunities.

This could mean setting the price range higher than you are looking for because you never know when a home will be listed for more than it should be. This is a great opportunity to keep an eye on the property if it has a price decrease or if the owners are open to a lower price. It can be pivotal to use a realtor like myself that knows the market and pricing in order to be successful with this strategy.

I would not enter a lot of filters for any property notifications. This is to prevent an issue with not receiving a notification of a new property. There will be many homes that may have a different number of bedrooms or square footage, but the price might make it worth looking at. This will mean you’ll see more property notifications you don’t necessarily want to see.