5 Tips for buying a house long distance

1. Do your Research - Figure out where you want to live, based on what’s important to you. Commute distance, school distance. Start trying to narrow down your favourite homes with your research. So if you do make a trip to view homes on a weekend, you want to view the best candidates and make the best use of your time when you come to town. 

2. Find the Right Real Estate Agent - You want an agent that can work with you long distance. Someone who will give you virtual tours of homes, and do all they can to help you hunt for a home long distance. 

3. Know your market - rely on your real estate agent to inform you if it is a buyers or sellers market, and will help you decide on an appropriate offer price that will help you get the home you want. 

4. Do your inspections - Even if you are not in town, your agent can attend the home inspections on your behalf. It’s important to not skip on the inspections if you’re not personally there checking through all these things yourself.