Relocating from Texas to Massachusetts: How I Helped My Clients Buy Their Home From 1,000 Miles Away

Relocating to a new state can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to buy a home without ever stepping foot inside it. Recently, I had the privilege of helping a family move from Texas to Massachusetts, and their story is a perfect example of how the right guidance can make a stressful process seamless.

Buying a Home Sight Unseen

My clients were moving over 1,900 miles, which meant traveling for every showing wasn’t realistic. Instead, I provided detailed video walk-throughs of more than 20 homes and neighborhoods so they could confidently compare options from afar. Every video highlighted not only the property itself but also the surrounding streets, amenities, and community feel—critical factors when you can’t be there in person.

Navigating the Inspection & Negotiations

Once they chose the right home for their family, I took care of the details on the ground:

• Attending the home inspection in person and doing a video walk-through with the inspector’s notes.

• Explaining inspection results clearly so they felt informed and empowered, even from out of state.

• Negotiating on their behalf—ultimately saving them $12,900 off the purchase price plus $12,000 in closing cost credits.

Keeping Communication Clear

Because communication is everything in a long-distance move, I made sure my clients were never in the dark. From the first showing to the final video walk-through before closing, I kept them updated at every step, answering questions quickly and providing expert advice on each decision.

A Stress-Free Move to Massachusetts

Here’s what my clients had to say after closing:

“Annie was great. We were buying from out of state and she made the very stressful process with 1000 miles added to it very easy.” - C.S

"We decided to move across the US , from Texas to Massachusetts. I had no idea how I was going to look for a realtor, on a whim I looked up realtors in Massachusetts on FB and I clicked on Annie's profile. She went above and beyond our expectations, We couldn't book flights and come to look at houses and we trusted her to help us pick the right home sight unseen (besides videos ) she knocked it out of the park , she was out eyes while we were away . she made the entire process easy , she always responded at a timely manner .and checks in on us even after the sale was over . we are truly so blessed to have Annie and her sweet family in our lives !!" - A.S

Their words mean the world to me, because my goal is always to take the stress off my clients’ shoulders—whether they’re moving across town or across the country.

Thinking About Relocating to Massachusetts?

If you’re planning a move to Worcester County, Middlesex County, or anywhere in Central Massachusetts, I’d love to make your transition smooth. From first-time buyers to out-of-state relocations, I have the experience to guide you every step of the way.

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