Moving to Houston from out of state
Energy, medical, aerospace and port jobs bring people here from all over. We help you learn the map, the taxes and the weather before you commit to a neighborhood.
What surprises people moving to Texas
Houston is bigger than it looks on a map
Greater Houston covers more ground than some states. The wrong side of town can add an hour to your day, every day.
Virtual tours before you fly
We walk homes on video and answer what a listing photo will not — road noise, backyard privacy, what the street looks like at 6pm.
A planned discovery trip
An efficient two or three days: the right communities, the right price bands, and time to actually drive the commute.
The practical details
Property tax and homestead exemption, insurance including flood and wind, HOA dues, MUD rates, school enrolment and utility setup.
How a relocation usually goes
Most of our out-of-state clients start six to twelve months out. The early conversations are the cheap ones.
Introduction call
Where you are moving from, what brings you here, your timeline and your work location. We start from the commute and work outward.
Area briefing
A comparison of the communities that fit — price bands, schools, tax rates, commute times and what daily life looks like.
Virtual tours
We walk your shortlist on video so you can rule places out before you spend a flight on them.
Discovery trip
Two or three well-planned days on the ground, including drive-throughs of the areas you are not sure about.
Offer, contract and closing
We handle the Texas paperwork, coordinate with your lender and keep everything moving while you are still in another time zone.
Landing softly
Inspectors, movers, utilities, insurance, schools and the homestead exemption. We stay involved after closing.
Pick the commute first, then the community
Katy and Fulshear
Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch and Elyson put you on I-10 or 99 with Katy ISD zoning.
Cypress
Bridgeland, Towne Lake and Fairfield sit on the 290 and Beltway side, with Cy-Fair ISD schools and a wide spread of price points.
Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend and Waller.
We walk the shortlist so a flight is worth taking.
Founded in Cypress and working these markets ever since.
From clients who moved here
People who bought from another state, or left one behind.
Google
Despite having to work with a realty team while out of state, Ashley and Kaci made the home buying process as seamless and easy as it could be—despite the difficult market. They went above and beyond to show houses by taking extensive videos and photos, and even meeting up with local family members to view the homes more than once to accommodate us. After putting offers in on over 10+ houses at the peak of the market in June of 2021, Ashley and Kaci did not allow us to lose heart. They were available to us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, which made it so much easier for us to move quickly throughout the process—as time was of the essence. They always responded within an hour or so, and were quick to investigate new listings and send details quickly. Ashley and Kaci are not only professional and trustworthy, but also see their clients as family. I cannot recommend them enough!
Google
Exceptional team! We moved here from another state, and Kaci and Ashley helped us beyond measure. They found a wonderful place for us to rent while we house hunted and walked us through purchasing and closing on our home. They were always available to listen, answer questions and give sound advice. They were a joy to work with and I highly recommend their services.
HAR.com
Ashley was so helpful as I was relocating from out of state. She listened carefully to my requests and then found several properties to view online. We narrowed the selections and when I arrived she had four to view. I bought the first one she showed me and moved in prior to Christmas. She was professional, efficient and very knowledgeable. She gets an A+ from me.
HAR.com
Google
HAR.com
70 completed client surveys, rated 5/5. See all on HAR.com
Start with a call, not a flight
Tell us where you are coming from and where you will be working. We will tell you honestly which parts of Houston are worth your time.