After successfully completing a round of interviews, you received and accepted a promising job offer. The company is located in Arizona—several states away from you—and time is of the essence to find a house for your family. The following offers advice from real estate agents for making the home search seamless and productive.

Do:

Make a detailed list of preferred features.

This will help the real estate agent narrow down options to quickly compile a list of homes. Include must-haves, such as a garage, basement, or ample yard space. Put items on the list you absolutely don’t want, such as living in a community governed by a homeowners association. The key is to get as detailed as possible to expedite your out-of-state house search.

Ask for virtual tours of potential homes.

Crisp, colorful pictures of houses that fit your criteria list are helpful. However, many real estate agents are now providing their clients with virtual tours of houses. These drone-produced visuals allow you to walk through all of the rooms as if you were there. Request both interior and exterior footage. If possible, ask if a virtual tour of the neighborhood and surrounding community is available too.

Don’t:

Make an offer until you’ve visited the property.

You’ve finally found the home you’ve been looking for. It’s now worth the effort to plan a trip to see the property firsthand to make sure what you’ve seen matches reality. To help defray relocation costs, some companies will pay moving expenses for new employees moving from out of state. Ask if a visit to view the potential home can also be covered.

Forget to schedule an inspection.

Before coming to view the home, schedule an inspection that coincides with your visit. A professional inspector will be able to check the plumbing, electrical work, and other structures to determine if repairs or replacements are needed. If this is the house you’re going with, you can ask the seller to make any necessary fixes before closing the deal.

Moving to Arizona? Realty Executives White Mountains in Show Low, AZ, is the agency to turn to for expert home search and relocation services. For more than 15 years, the team of professional real estate agents has helped with worry-free transitions based on extensive knowledge of communities throughout the state. Should you ever need their personalized attention, call (928) 528-7637. Start your search online for available homes for sale.