Relocation to Florida? Great Move!

I’m happy to report that many people are relocating to Florida! I love to help with Florida relocations.  I just helped a family find the ideal home in Florida with their relocation from New Jersey. They were seeking a four bedroom home with a private pool in an area with some of the best schools in Florida. They were considering relocating to Boca Raton or relocating to Wellington because of what they had heard about ratings for Boca Raton schools and Wellington schools.

This family had a lot of things to consider when moving to Florida. The husband had accepted a job transfer to Palm Beach County, where he would take over a medical sales territory.  The wife would have to quit her current job and switch to a new employment in Florida. With three kids at different ages, they wanted to search homes in Palm Beach County school district with the best elementary school, the best middle school and the best high school available.

This family had to sell their home in NJ in order to buy a home in Florida. I helped them with home research and with the things to consider when buying a home in Palm Beach County.

We got together over the phone and by email to focus the home search.  We cross-checked addresses to determine school boundaries in Palm Beach County School District and then looked at school reviews, school grades, and school performance statistics on www.GreatSchools.org .  There is a handy Palm Beach County school locator at http://pbgis.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/addresslocator/lookup.html .

I search the MLS for my buyers that are specific to their preferences and price range. We determine what are the most important things to look for when buying a home in Florida. Are you interested in homes that need updating, fixer-uppers and handyman specials, or do you want a home that is a cream puff, move-in ready, with renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, granite counters and stainless steel appliances?  

Homeowners association (HOA) rules and restrictions are a consideration.  Association communities often offer nice amenities like community pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, and exercise facilities, but also charge maintenance fees.  Many HOA communities are gated and some have private security. Buyers on a search for golf course homes in Boca Raton or golf course homes in Delray Beach may also wish to consider if their home should be in one of our many mandatory equity country club communities. Many, but not all, country clubs require mandatory membership fees and annual dues.  If it is a family relocation, we have to filter out homes in 55+ age restricted adult communities, also known as HOPA (Housing for Older Persons Association).

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like assistance with your relocation.

 Notes to consider: 

When you're planning your move to Florida, it's good to get rid of extra "stuff". We don’t have basements in South Florida, except in a very few neighborhoods with higher elevation, so the garage often becomes the “Florida basement”. You don't need all your winter clothes here. The weather in Boca Raton and the surrounding areas is very mild in the winter. If you're considering moving to Boca Raton or moving to Delray Beach, everything is within a few minutes' drive. This is mostly true if you're moving to Wellington or Parkland, where it's a bit more spread out and extends west farther from the beach. (Compared to most places, a half hour drive to the beach isn't bad.) Wellington and Parkland do feel more suburban, equestrian and almost rural in places, and both are great for horse lovers.

       

About the Author: Scott Field is a leading real estate agent in Boca Raton since 2002. In February 2015, Scott was honored with the 2014 Realtor® of the Year Award from the Realtors Commercial Alliance of the Palm Beaches. Scott specializes in physician and executive relocation, selling residential, commercial and investment properties, luxury homes, country club homes, waterfront condos. Hundreds of successful transactions and happy clients throughout South Florida with a focus on Palm Beach County and north Broward County.

Scott has sold a wide variety of properties in South Florida, including investment and commercial property, luxury homes, homes in country clubs, seasonal homes, and waterfront homes.

Scott routinely receives referrals from past clients and recruiters, and from real estate brokers outside the area.
Scott is actively involved in the community, serving on the board of directors and various committees with the Realtors Commercial Alliance (RCA), and the Career Academies Advisory Board of Spanish River High School, among others.

Scott's clients benefit from his extensive experience as a Realtor, business consultant, senior manager, college instructor and entrepreneur, and his exceptional skills in marketing, communication, negotiation, and transaction management. 

To Contact Scott, Click Here or call 561-573-1828.