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Relocating to Salt Lake City? Here’s Where to Start!

by Lydia Martinez | Apr 25, 2019 | Relocating to Salt Lake City, Relocating to Utah, Relocation Guide, Salt Lake City

So you’re relocating to Salt Lake City? We’re proud to say that Market Source Real Estate has helped countless clients move from other states to the greater Salt Lake City area. We’re pros at helping you find the neighborhoods that fit your lifestyle and interests. We can also help you figure out the logistics of the move and some amazing things to explore when you arrive!

Here are some of the resources we’ve compiled just for you to get started. When you’re ready for the next step in relocating to Salt Lake City, give us a call and we’ll help you through the entire process!

I’m relocating to Salt Lake City? Where should I start my home search?

Start searing for homes HERE
Find the BEST Neighborhood Schools
Get Demographic Information for Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is a very safe place for being a mid-size city, but you can Check Crime Reports for specific neighborhoods

How much does it cost to live in Salt Lake City?

When relocating to Salt Lake City, you always want to figure out the cost of living. Here are a few sites to help:

Here is a handy Mortgage Calculator to help you figure out how much your home will cost you
Living in Salt Lake City costs an average of 6% less than living in other places in the United States (As of April 2018). Figure out the Cost of Living in Salt Lake City
Gas Prices in Salt Lake City
Information about Utah Taxes & Fees

Done relocating to Salt Lake City. Now, how do I get around?

Taking the Bus, Train or Commuter Rail? Plan your trip HERE
Get the scoop on current Traffic and Road Conditions
Utah is very bike friendly. Check out all of our Bike Trails, download Urban Bike Maps of the city AND find out about the Bike Share Program
“What’s the deal with the Salt Lake City grid system? I can’t figure it out…” Here is a Useful Video to help you understand the deal with Salt Lake City addresses (it is a little dry, but it does help)
Where to Register Your Car & Get Your Utah Driver’s License

Now that I’m here, how do I find a job in Salt Lake City?

Usually when people relocate to Salt Lake City, they have a job lined up. BUT here are some useful resources in case you haven’t found the dream job yet.

Looking for some more information about relocating to Salt Lake City?

Get the local scoop from some of our other blog posts about Salt Lake City:

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New to Salt Lake City? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

by Lydia Martinez | Jul 30, 2018 | Relocating to Salt Lake City, Relocating to Utah, Relocation Guide, Salt Lake City, YourLifestyle

If you’re new to Salt Lake City of a just in the process of planning to relocate to Salt Lake City then there are a few things you will want to know to make sure that you can your family get settled as quickly and easily as possible. This is our Salt Lake City Newcomers guide to get you on the right track.

New to Salt Lake City: Finding A Job

If you have moved to Salt Lake City and need to find a job then there are a lot of great resources available to help you find the perfect opportunity to suit you and your family life.

To help start your search you could try these resources:

New to Salt Lake City: Getting on the Road

If you are relocating to Salt Lake City from outside of Utah then you might need to think about getting your vehicle registered and getting a new state driver’s license.

If you are planning to get a new license there are a few steps to follow:

Schedule an appointment online, or just walk into the office
Complete the application form (you can do this online before you attend the appointment if you wish)
Get a photo taken
Give evidence that you have complete the appropriate driver training course. This can be done by giving over your current driver’s license. If you don’t want to do this you will have to get a learner’s permit, and use that for 90 days
Show proof of your identity, including your social security number and two proofs of your residence in Utah.
You will have to take an eye exam and then, one or both of a written and practical test.
Pay a fee of $32 or $39 if you are 20 or under.

Some helpful links:

Find more information about what registration taxes and fees and needed
Get a summary of the costs of registrations
Check that you have all the correct documents before attending your driver’s license appointment
Schedule an appointment online to get your Utah driver’s license
Check the location of the driver’s license office in Salt Lake City

New to Salt Lake City: Enrolling your Kids in School

Before you decide exactly where you kids are going to go to school you will want to get the low down on the option available to you. After all a good education is one of the key’s ingredients to the American dream.

Find the details and key information about the schools near you with the state educational directory as well as the online version of this directory
Check out the rundown of the key information about the education provided by the state

New to Salt Lake City: Registering to Vote

Getting registered to vote in your new state is a big deal. You don’t want to miss out the chance to have your voice heard so make sure you get yourself signed up. If you are getting a Utah driver’s license you will be asked then if you wish to register to vote, so you can kill two birds with one stone.

You can also register to vote online, it’s really easy to do, so there’s no reason to put it off.

Some Other Useful Information:

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Make the most of a 3 day relocation house hunting trip

by Lydia Martinez | Jun 29, 2018 | Real Estate Tips, Relocating to Salt Lake City, Relocating to Utah, Relocation Guide, YourHome

You’re getting ready to move across the county in a few months. For a new job or a new adventure or a change of scenery. Relocation is a big, complicated step. A lot of our relocation clients pick a 3 day window to fly out and start seeing houses a few months before the move. We’ve compiled all the things we’ve learned to make a relocation trip that much easier for you. Here’s how you can plan your relocation house hunting trip and condense it into 3 days.

Make the most of a 3 day relocation house hunting trip:

Plan in advance
Explore the area
See some homes
Write Offers

Plan Ahead

To maximize your relocation house hunting trip, find a real estate agent that specializes in relocation hunting.

Work with that agent in advance to discuss your home requirements and needs. It will help them eliminate areas, homes and amenities that just won’t work for you.

Plan on seeing about 8-10 homes during your trip. This means long and dedicated days with your agent – the more time you can give them to plan the more you’ll be able to see.

DAY 1: Explore the Area

Spend the first day of your relocation house hunting trip exploring neighborhoods. You agent can help you narrow down areas that make sense for you. Don’t skip this step – you don’t want to find a home you love in an area that doesn’t suit your needs.

For example, if you have young kids finding are area with a great school district will be important. If you want to have a minimal commute, targeting a spot that has good access to public transportation or is close to your office is key.

Narrow down your search to 2-4 areas and neighborhoods that you really like and focus your search there.

DAY 2: Visit homes

The second day is the day to dive in and start seeing homes. Your relocation real estate agent should be able to plan a route to help maximize your time and keep you from driving back and forth across the city. Set the goal of visiting 6-8 homes – a couple in each of the areas you like.

Wear comfortable shoes, carry some water, take time for a lunch break – it is going to be a long day.

As you see homes be sure to rank them for your agent – tell them which ones you like the most and the least. It will help them get to know your preferences and dislikes when it comes to a home. It can also help you cross off some homes without even seeing them. Maximize time spent looking at homes you actually like in areas you love.

At the end of Day 2 of your relocation house hunting trip, you’ll want to have a couple of homes on the shortlist of possibilities.

DAY 3: Write offers

On the morning of Day 3 you can squeeze in a couple more walkthroughs if you want or if you only have one home that you like from the day before.

Afterwards, you want to spend the third day writing offers with your agent. Ideally you have 2-3 homes that you’re making an offer on before you head home from your relocation house hunting trip.

BACK AT HOME:

Stay in touch with your real estate agent. They will let you know if any of your offers were accepted, what they need from you next. You agent can also help coordinate inspections, refer you to people to help with repairs or cleaning, and can even arrange for you to close on your home long distance.

Looking for other relocation tips?

Why Work With a Real Estate Relocation Agent? 3 Ways You’ll Benefit!

by Lydia Martinez | May 18, 2018 | Relocating to Salt Lake City, Relocating to Utah, Relocation Guide, Salt Lake City

Relocating can complicated and stressful. There are a lot of pieces to coordinate – from buying a home, to packing, to moving, to little details like getting a new driver’s license and filling out change of address forms. We get it. That is why you want to work with a real estate relocation agent to help you navigate all the complicated challenges that come with moving across the country.

Here are 3 things that a real estate relocation agent can help you with:

1. They can help you narrow down your search.

If you are house hunting in a city you don’t know it can be hard to narrow down which neighborhoods are a good fit your your lifestyle and personality. These things are beyond just bedroom and bathroom count.

For example you:

Like living in the heart of the city and restaurants, concerts and nightlife are important to you
Need a yard for pets / kids
Don’t want a long commute, so need something close to you office
Would rather not have to worry about major upkeep or don’t have time to do any remodeling and so would prefer a new home
Love to cook/entertain and not only want a nice kitchen but would like to be close to a local farmers market and specialty shops
Prefer to commute via bike of public transportation
You like to go running or hiking outside and would like easy access to trails

A real estate relocation agent can help tailor your search to an area that is will fit YOU.

2. A real estate relocation agent doesn’t just know the market, they know people

As you are house hunting, a real estate relocation expert can help you with other resources all well.

Things like:

Finding a quality lender
Connecting with contractors to help with any home repairs
Insurance agents
Cleaning services
Unpacking and organizing services

Their relationships can save you time, money and hassle.

3. They can help you find all the hidden gems

Every city has hidden nooks and corners that take time to get to know. A real estate relocation agent can give you an insider’s perspective to make you feel right at home.

They can tell you about things like:

Concert and live music venues
Local sports teams
Farmers markets, specialty shops, food events
Museums and local attractions
Parks, zoos and kids activities
The best bars and top restaurants
Festivals, fairs, special events
Places to hike, ski or snowboard, bike

Find additional relocation resources and our tips for relocating to Salt Lake City HERE:

Looking to relocate to Salt Lake City Utah? Market Source Real Estate can help. We’ve assisted multiple delighted clients with their relocation and move. Give us a call today! 801.810.6773

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Megan Heiner

15:53 13 Sep 17

Dave went above and beyond in helping me find a new apartment when I was in a crunch. He gave me multiple resources and followed up with me so I could get in and established.read more

Michael Taft

05:00 11 Nov 16

We are first-time home buyers. We knew a little about the buying process, but not having bought a home, we were still very naive. We were placed into a situation where we needed to find and buy a home fairly quickly. We needed to find a real estate agency that could expertly take us through the buying process and at the same time keep our best interests at hand. We found Market Source Real Estate to be very experienced and knowledgeable in buying homes and a team that we could trust. They kept our best interests at hand in identifying homes that would fit the needs of our family and our budget. They kept in constant contact with us as we went through each stage of the buying process and what to expect next. They were able to act quickly when unforeseen circumstances arose and resolve them in a timely manner. Market Source Real Estate was fabulous working alongside our mortgage broker. From start to finish, Market Source Real Estate drove the buying experience “home” while at the same time always giving us time to make decisions. Market Source Real Estate made our buying experience awesome.read more

Andrew Henke

03:23 12 Dec 15

Jeremy and Monique were incredible agents for us back in Spring 2015. They are very customer oriented, they made sure the house we bought was the one that we wanted and had all the elements we were looking for. Market Source worked so hard for us and were a great asset and advocate to have in the search for a new house, the service was top notch. They have an immeasurable amount of knowledge when it comes to the Salt Lake City market and that expertise in the market got us a great price on a great home. If your looking for an agent to help buy or sell, I strongly suggest a call to Market Source. read more

Chris LaCasse

21:08 29 May 16

I cannot speak highly enough of Monique and Jeremy. They both were extremely professional, patient, and courteous. Monique listened to our concerns and desires, and continually found properties that were aligned with what we were seeking. Throughout the process Monique was always willing to patiently explain any questions we had, and we truly felt that we had someone working for us who had our best interests in mind. Both Jeremy and Monique have been available for assistance following our purchase as well, and we could not be happier with our choice of realtor.read more

Dr Droop

16:26 16 Sep 16

Monique and Jeremy would great to work with! This was my first house purchase and I wasn't 100% on the whole process (even after a lot of internet research) but they helped until I understood/was comfortable with everything.Their communication was also great. Never felt like I was bothering them with the amount of questions or requests I had. They were always pleasant to work with and never made me feel like I was putting them out. Even when I requested to see a house a 2nd time they met up in-between dinner plans just so I could walk through again. It was awesome :).One of the things I liked most about both Jeremy and Monique was that when we went through a house they pointed out all the good AND bad. They weren't like some realtors where they talk up everything just for a sale. Things that other would follow up with "...but that's not really a big deal" they would state "this could be a big deal and it's something to be aware of". These two were the first realtors I have dealt with (granted have only dealt with a few) that were there to help and not just sell me something as quickly as possible.In short, if you're looking for a realtor there two are definitely worth looking into. My experience was nothing but pleasant!read more

Sheeba Asaddullah

22:19 02 Feb 18

Fantastic!!! My home was on the market for 2 days and I received 2 offers following the instructions and guidelines of Monique. The sale went through and we closed in a week and a half. She and her team made the process effortless. I could not have done this without them. There was flawless communication throughout the entire process. I never felt pressured or left out of any decision making. I felt respected and valued throughout the entire process. Thank you so much Market Source Real Estate! I couldn't have asked for a better experience.read more

Hillary Vicchrilli

23:14 07 Jan 16

Such a great company to work with. Monique was very professional and took the time to answer all of my questions. They really put clients first, and keep your best interests in mind. read more

Laralyn Omer

05:03 22 May 18

We recently had the opportunity to work with Monique Higginson with Market Source Real Estate and had such a great experience. She's AMAZING! We've worked with other agents in the past, and none of them can hold a candle to her. I can't say enough good things about Monique and Market Source Real Estate. She's everything you could possibly need in an agent and more. If you're looking for great representation and outstanding service, then look no further. She's extremely professional and thorough while remaining understanding and compassionate. She worked so hard for us and always made us feel like a priority. Working with Monique was a wonderful experience.read more

Renya Nelson

15:09 17 Oct 18

Monique's team does incredible work. If you're relocating to Salt Lake City from out of state and want to work a team that is dialed-in to cool old homes and trendy neighborhoods, look no further than Market Source. They also host awesome events at their office in Sugarhouse. Win Win. 5 Stars to this team. read more

Katie Eldridge

14:21 27 Oct 18

Monique and her team are connected, responsive, and have their finger on the pulse for the Salt Lake real estate market. Their level of dedication is unparalleled - and you will experience this when you work with them.read more

Becky Chapa

17:15 18 Feb 19

I had the pleasure of working with Monique while house hunting, and I am so glad I chose her. She had everything planned out for me, she sent me an email with new listings that I hadn't seen yet, but that matched my criteria, she was completely honest and accurate throughout the whole experience, and I never felt rushed or pressured into make any decisions. I will recommend using Market Source Real Estate to everyone I know in or around the Salt Lake area. Thanks Monique!read more

Benjamin Middlesworth

20:15 10 May 19

Jeremy and Monique were a pleasure to work with. We looked at a number of houses and bid on a few before an offer was accepted on the house we purchased. They were with us through the whole process and always had excellent advice and recommendations in a tough Sale Lake City environment. I have recommended them to a few people and would not hesitate to do it again.read more

Peter Shirley

21:34 20 May 19

We have now worked with Market Source twice and I can’t say enough good about them. Efficient, pleasant, flexible, very knowledgable about the market, good at negotiation and tactics. Communication by email, phone, text, and in person all perfect.read more

Nancy Rosell

21:56 28 May 19

Monique Higginson was our listing agent and she was by far one of the most professional realtors I have ever met. Her expertise, knowledge, customer service and hard work were A ++. She recommended to us what improvements to make on the house and helped in coordinating all the improvements before we put it on the market and it paid off with a great offer on our home and a quick closing! I highly recommend her for listing or buying a property. You will not be disappointed. As as an out of state seller she made the experience go smoothly and quickly.read more

john mueller

21:26 17 Aug 19

Very impressed with the expertise of this group in regards to Salt Lake City’s downtown area! Searches through other realty groups had turned up lack luster results. With just the online resources, it’s been very easy to better define my search and approach to finding possible rental properties. Though still in the early stages of looking, I’m confident when the time comes to buy that they will be my choice!read more

Jennifer Holmberg

00:01 13 Aug 19

Monique is amazing. She is attentive, professional, well informed and one of the good ones! Definitely give her a call if you need a realtor.read more

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Relocating to Salt Lake City? Here’s Where to Start!

I’m relocating to Salt Lake City? Where should I start my home search?

How much does it cost to live in Salt Lake City?

Done relocating to Salt Lake City. Now, how do I get around?

Now that I’m here, how do I find a job in Salt Lake City?