Thinking about moving out of California? Do not make a move until you hear this.

In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty breaks down what you need to know before you relocate, with two guests who bring real, on-the-ground perspective from the place many Californians are moving to.

Laurie is joined by Margaret Edmonston of The McCarty Group, who recently relocated to South Carolina and now helps clients both in California and in South Carolina, and Kelly Kommel, Associate Broker with Rawls Realty.

Together, they cover the mistakes that cost relocating buyers the most, what to think through before you do anything else, how to avoid falling in love with the wrong area based on online browsing, how timing works when you are selling in California and buying out of state, and the key differences California buyers should expect in contracts, inspections, closing timelines, and home features.

If moving out of California is even a possibility this year, this episode will help you plan smarter and avoid expensive surprises._____________________________

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