Before you travel
- Register with your relocation provider as soon as you have your posting message.
- Get a mortgage pre-approval, and ask your lender about porting your current mortgage.
- Agree on your must-haves and deal-breakers as a family.
- Pick two or three target areas. Start with my guide to where to live.
- Review listings and video walk-throughs with your REALTOR® and build a shortlist.
- Line up an inspector and a lawyer so conditions can move quickly.
During your trip
- Drive your commute at rush hour, both directions.
- See your top homes early, so you have time for second visits.
- Take photos and notes at every showing. Homes blur together by day two.
- Write your offer as soon as you find the one. Good homes in posting season move fast.
- For rural homes, add water and septic inspections to your conditions.
After you're firm
- Send your signed documents to your relocation provider.
- Book movers and confirm your closing date against your report date.
- Set up NB Power, internet and home insurance before closing.
- If dates don't line up, ask about interim lodging benefits.
Your benefits are set by the CAF Relocation Directive and confirmed by your relocation provider. See my military relocation page for a summary.
Talk to Nick
Let's make a plan
Have your posting message? Call or text 506-304-9292 and I'll build your House Hunting Trip schedule.