Six Steps to Embracing Life in a New City
Maybe you’ve lived in the same town for your entire life, and you’re ready to move on. Or perhaps you simply feel like you’ve gotten tired of your current city, and you’d like to put down roots somewhere new. If you’re hoping to buy a home in your dream city, turn to Windermere Real Estate for help! Plus, you can use these tips to plan and execute your move, from forming an LLC for a new local business to finding a home warranty policy for your property.
Get Hired
If you don’t work remotely, you’ll want to secure employment in your new city before moving. To land a job in a particular city before you move there, Idealist recommends noting your relocation plans on applications, reaching out to anyone you know in the area, and researching prominent employers in the city.
Form an LLC
What if you’re not looking for a 9-to-5 job but hoping to start a business in your new city? By moving to a bigger city, you can boost your chances of entrepreneurial success. You’ll need to start by drawing up a business plan and conducting local market research. It’s also a good idea to form an LLC because it will grant you limited liability and tax advantages, as well as flexibility.
If you’re already feeling burdened by moving costs, you don’t need to pay a lawyer to file for an LLC on your behalf - instead, you could submit the paperwork on your own or use an online formation service to ensure that you comply with your state’s regulations.
Find a New Place to Live
Once you’ve secured a job or a viable income stream through your business, you’ll have to find a place to live. If you’re ready to buy a home, connect with a local real estate agent who can guide you through your city’s market. Look for a proactive agent with glowing referrals from former clients.
Does your new city have a higher cost of living than what you’re used to? Make sure to account for this in your home-buying budget so that you don’t overspend.
Connect With Essential Services
After buying a home in your new city, you might be wondering, “Is it worth it to have home warranty?” The answer is yes. You’ll need this form of coverage to pay for expenses in case you have maintenance problems with your home systems or appliances. Prior to paying for a home warranty, take the time to go over your home inspection report, note any red flags, and find out if there are already warranties in place for certain appliances, as well as their specific coverage stipulations.
Take Out a Home Warranty
Once you move, you’ll need to find new healthcare providers, banking locations, the DMV, and other essential services. Tackle these tasks as soon as possible after arriving so that you do not run into any medical or financial emergencies without support.
Make Friends
Making friends as an adult doesn’t have to be difficult! To meet lots of people in your new city, Social Confidence Mastery recommends going to the same places regularly and accepting any valid invitations - for example, you could join a book club that meets frequently and take other members up on it if they ask you to hang out outside of meetings.
Starting over in a new city can feel intimidating. But by planning out your move carefully ahead of time, you can avoid some of the headaches that typically come with relocation. With these tips, you’ll be prepared to launch a business with LLC status, purchase a home warranty, and find the services you need in your new city.
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