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[Allthingsgirly67]

I might have posted before on this subject but I had a few questions. I have a 17 year old daughter who has one year left in high school. She is academically gifted and would like to eventually go to college so naturally the high schools are important as she loves chemistry ( definitely not from my side of the family).I’m not able to visit prior to moving but am familiar with the area. Here are my questions
1) I have seen many listings on Facebook marketplace, which seem to have many many listings, some from realtors, wondering if they are legit.
2) Did you secure a realtor agent prior to moving?
3) How did you go about getting an agent?
4) I was thinking about staying in a hotel for a week to scout apartments.
5) Is there anything else I should consider as i don’t want to overlook anything else so i can cover all the bases and not have this blow up in my face. Thanks to those who respond with sincerity and those with snarky comments can feel free to move on to another topic.

[Janey2]

@Allthingsgirly67  I can't answer your questions, but I have one of my own for you. Are you going to move your daughter to a new school when you move? I would do everything I could to not change your daughters school with one year left.

[Snowpuppy]

Why not have your sister scout out the rentals for you since you said she is already there ?

[Kachina624]

@Allthingsgirly67.  It shouldn't take a week to scout apartments.  You can do a lot of homework ahead of time which should give a short list of those appropriate.  Call the local police department for info on crime in an area or complex.

Twice I scouted houses on realtor.com, then hired a realtor to take me around to show me homes.  In both cases I was able to make a choice of a home to buy in one day.

I called a realtor to inquire about a property, we hit it off and I hired her.  She got a commission on the house I bought. Forget Facebook.  I wouldnt trust anything there.

If you have old furniture or big heavy pieces, consider getting rid of them before the move.  It'll make a huge difference in your moving bill.

[Etoile308]

If I remember your situation correctly my first question would be whether you have a child custody agreement in place stating you are permitted to move your daughter out of state. Then I would ask your daughter her feelings on going to a new school, in a new town, in a new state for her senior year.

The last place I would look for anything is on Facebook.

[SaveTheTurtles]

@Allthingsgirly67  I concur regarding Facebook marketplace. That might be ok for a lawn mower but not a house! You might consider contacting the chamber of commerce for recommendations also. You don't say which city you are thinking about. I would do as much research ahead of time that I could. If you think of something write it down so you don't forget as you compile a list of everything you need to find out. Good luck!

[Allthingsgirly67]

With the upcoming divorce i can neither afford it nor want to stay where I currently live. I had told my daughter I was fine waiting for her to finish but she is adamant for a new change as well. I explained about leaving her friends and all it entails but I feel she wants distance from her father. Without going into the details CPS was called in regards to him not me. He emotionally manipulates situations and has been told by the caseworker that she is not his best friend. She saw and heard a lot of abuse and for her emotional well being we want to put distance behind us and start fresh.

[Allthingsgirly67]

In regard to my sister she is a manager of a very large Publix and has her own life to live. I was planning on an an apartment and I’m taking next to nothing with me. If there is a furnished apartment even better. I was just curious about Facebook marketplace as I had seen listings attached to some realtors and some were private listings.

[Allthingsgirly67]

In regard to my sister she is a manager of a very large Publix and has her own life to live. I was planning on an an apartment and I’m taking next to nothing with me. If there is a furnished apartment even better. I was just curious about Facebook marketplace as I had seen listings attached to some realtors and some were private listings.