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Welcome Military
personnel !!
I have sold many houses to people in the military since 1982 when I first
started real estate. As an agent with Royal LePage I am very familiar
with your relocation package. This helps make your move easier. The purpose
of this section is to have a section just for military transfers with
common questions that come up. Below are a few common questions that military
transfers have asked me in the past. You can also click here to obtain
a copy of the IRP Program that is posted on the Royal LePage Relocation
Website - Download IRP Program
Question: I have been told that I'm being posted but don't have the message
yet. I want to put my house on the market now. Should I ?
Answer: No. You can create some problems for yourself if you have listed
before your message actually comes in. You should wait.
Question: What is a usual closing date in the Halifax area?
Answer: 6 weeks to two months but it varies depending on time of year.
In January until June we see a lot of sellers who would like to close
end of June so closing dates could be a little longer.
Question: How far ahead of my COS date should I plan my house hunting
trip?
Answer: 8-9 weeks would be a good time given the fact that the average
closing date is two months here.
Question: Should I do a house inspection, what does it cost and does my
plan cover it?
Answer: Yes. Yes. Yes. There may certain circumstances where the inspection
is not covered but in all sales I have been involved the inspection was
covered. You must use an approved inspector and the cost is limited to
the approved cost. I am very aware of the approved inspectors and can
help you choose.
Question: My house hunting trip is a week. How many days should I spend
actually looking for a house?
Answer: It takes about a day to negotiate a deal. The inspection could
be a couple of days to set up. You should leave a day or so in case something
goes wrong. If you've done some research ahead of time a couple of good
days usually will be enough.
Question: If I find a house on the internet and want more information
can you email me more details?
Answer: Yes. I have the ability to email listings with full details. More
details than is available on the net. I can also set you up on the MLS
Prospector which means you will be emailed all new mls listings that fit
your requirements as soon as they are posted on mls. This may be a few
days ahead of mls.ca.
Question: What do you do for me when I come to town?
Answer: I will try to totally clear my schedule when you arrive until
you leave. My goal is to find you a good house in the time you are here.
I understand the time crunch you are under and will work hard with you
to find you a home as quickly as possible.
Answer: The Holiday Inn Express is located on the edge of Halifax city between Halifax and Bedford. It is a fairly new hotel that is very clean and well run. It has a pool, hot tub and some exercise equipment. Their phone number is 902-445-1100. I can also recommend Lakeview Inn and Suites which is also located on the edge of Halifax. This hotel is almost new as well and has larger suite type rooms. Call 902-450-3020 or toll free at 1-877-355-3500.
If you would like for me to send you a package of homes go to http://www.sandyhines.com/request.htm and fill out my request form.
If you have a question email at sandy@sandyhines.com or call me at 902-489-4663
Useful Links:
IRP
Policy Site
Maritime Forces Atlantic Personnel Support Programs
Military Family Resource Center
Shearwater Military Family Resource
Center
Canadian Forces Personelle Support
Agency
12 Wing Shearwater
Shearwater Aviation
Museum
Navy
Air force
Dept. of National Defence
Trident News
Nova Scotia International Airshow
Maritime Forces Atlantic
Canadian
Forces Housing Agency
Canex
Personnel Support Program(PSP)
HMSC Windsor
Fleet Club Atlantic
Military Wives
Support
CFB Halifax Officer's
Mess
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