RELOCATION 

PACKAGE
   

Simplify
YOUR MOVE
WITH THIS
VALUABLE
INFORMATION

COLETTE MORALES
Burrows & Fejfar Team
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Relocation Checklist

2. Base Contact Numbers

3. Builders In Las Vegas

4. VA Non-Allowables

5. Utility Information

6. Useful Links

7. School Boundary Maps

8. School Magnet Programs

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 RELOCATION CHECKLIST

PCSING TO LAS VEGAS

A move can be very overwhelming, especially when PCSing to a new base.  
Whether you are coming from overseas or another stateside base,
it can be a stressful, yet exciting new adventure!!!

Moving to a new city entails finding a new home, and integrating into a new
community.  As a Veteran I understand what it entails to PCS.  As a Realtor I have
helped many military members, and their families do the same. 

I created this package specifically for military members.  I have provided you with some
tips, and tools to help make your move to sunny Las Vegas a smooth one! 

GETTING STARTED
Find a Lender

Create a Wants and Needs List

Buying Before or After Arrival

Review Emailed Homes

Schedule Viewings

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FIND A LENDER
When preparing to purchase a home, finding a lender is the first step.  Talk to several
lenders before deciding on one.  Lenders will either work for a bank, a private mortgage
brokerage, or one of the online brokerage.  Each lender will have different overlays, fees,
and levels of service.  Buyers often ask which is best, and the answer is, whichever is
best for your situation.  Every buyer has different circumstances that can affect the rate
you are given, or the conditions required to close.  Your best resource is your Realtor! 
Realtors have experience working with different lenders, therefore are able to help
understand the differences, and make recommendations based on each buyer's
situation.  Once a Lender has been selected, it is time to get preapproved for a loan.

Get PREAPPROVED for a loan!!!

NOT JUST prequalified. 
 
     Prequalified
                      Buyer
            - has provided a financial picture of their assets, income, and
debt so that a lender can give them an idea of how much they qualify for.

     Preapproved
                       Buyer
           - an official mortgage application has been completed, and
all requested documentation has been provided to the lender.  This enables the
lender to check credit rating and perform an extensive financial background check.

An even better option.....

There is one more step that I recommend buyers do, and that is to get conditionally
underwritten loan approval.  It can be very difficult to collect documents and
information requested by the lender when you are in the middle of moving.  Therefore,
completing the process beforehand can eliminate a lot of stress.  This approval means
that all conditions required by the lender to close have been met other than finding a
home, and having an inspection, and appraisal completed.  It also makes the offer
stronger than other competing offers.  It  is almost as good as a cash offer!

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CREATE A WANTS A NEEDS LIST

Everyone has different needs when it comes to a home.  Whether it is based on square
footage, room count, yard size, age of home, or school zoning.  The same goes for what
ends up on the wants list.  This list could contain wants such as a pool, three car garage,
or a workout room. Therefore, I advise creating two lists, a must have, and a wants list.
Keep in mind, that changes may need to be made to the must have list.  Remember
that every market is different!  If finding the perfect home has become a challenge,
changes must be made to the search criteria.  Realtors have three rules of thumb to
help guide buyer's.
Three Rules of Thumb

Down
           - Decrease wants or needs in search criteria to include more homes

Up  - Increase purchase price is possible.

           
Out - Expand the search area to include surrounding neighborhoods.

BUYING BEFORE OR AFTER ARRIVAL

Deciding on whether to buy a new home before, or after moving really depends one's
personal situation.  With school aged children, it may be beneficial to purchase before
arriving so that children can be registered for school according to zoning laws. Proof of
purchase/utility bills are required to register children in Clark County, and they do not
grant zoning variances.  In addition, it minimizes the time  spent in limbo, and living
without household goods.  I have helped many military members purchase before
arrival either by utilizing virtual viewings, or coming in to town for a couple of days a
month or so prior to move.

On the flip side, it may be more beneficial to wait for your arrival.  With the couple of
weeks of paid accommodations, be prepared to pay, at minimum, an additional two to
four weeks out of pocket.  It depends on the current market and search criteria as to
how fast the perfect home is found.   A benefit to waiting is getting the time to know
the amenities and infrastructures in the different areas surrounding the base. 

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REVIEW EMAILED HOMES

Once the search is setup, emails will be sent out automatically every time a new home
hits the market that meets the specific criteria outlined in the search.  The emails will
have a link to view the homes in the personalized portal.  The portal is where notes can
be added to each home in regards to likes/dislikes, and mark favorite homes.  This
enables your Realtor to view favorite homes, and any notes added. 

SCHEDULE VIEWINGS
At this point there should be several homes that are at the top of the list.  Pick the top
three to five homes and schedule viewings with your Realtor.  If a trip to town is
possible, then plan the trip, then select from top five houses the day prior to arriving. 
However, if a trip is not possible, scheduling virtual viewings with your Realtor.  I have
found that clients love this process when they are buying site unseen.  This done by
using Skype/FaceTime with your Realtor as they walk through the home.  This allows
the buyer to ask questions, look in cabinets, and walk the layout without ever stepping
foot in the home. 

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 BASE CONTACT NUMBERS

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE

Household Goods  Household Goods

Main Phone: 702-404-0960 Main Office: 702-652-6683

 Traffic Management Office (TMO) Traffic Management Office (TMO)

Main Phone: 702-404-0960 Main Phone: 702-652-6683

 Education Office Education Office

Main Phone: 702-404-0850 Main Office: 702-652-5280

rAirman & Family Readiness Center rAirman & Family Readiness Center
Main Phone: 404-0864/0285 Main Office: 702-652-3327

Lodging at Nellis Inn

Main Office: 702-652-2711

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 BUILDERS IN LAS VEGAS

American West    Pardee

http://www.americanwesthomes.com https://www.pardeehomes.com

 Beazer  Pinnacle
https://www.beazer.com https://www.pinnaclelv.com

 CalAtlantic  Pulte
https://www.lennar.com https://www.pulte.com

 Century Richmond
https://www.centurycommunities.com https://www.richmondamerican.com

 DR Horton  Storybook

http://www.drhorton.com http://www.sbhlv.com

 Harmony  Toll Brothers

https://harmonyhomes.com https://www.tollbrothers.com

 KB Home Touchstone Living

https://www.kbhome.com  https://touchstoneliving.com

 Lennar  William Lyon

https://www.lennar.com https://lyonhomes.com

To ensure you are represented by a Realtor with your best interest in mind,
DO NOT register with the builder’s real estate agent, or visit any builder
WITHOUT your Realtor!!!

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 VA LOAN NON-ALLOWABLES

• Escrow Fees • Administration Fees

• Termite/Pest Inspection • Mortgage Broker Fees

• Tax Service Fees • Wire Fees

• Notary Fees • Fees for Flood Determination

• Underwriting Fees • Fee for 2nd Appraisal

• Processing Fees

Your Realtor should be aware of what fees are allowed, and which
are not when purchasing a home with a VA loan.  If they do not, it
is a good sign the Realtor you are working with is not proficient in
VA loans.  This list can be used as a quick reference when
reviewing estimated closing fees.

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 UTILITY COMPANIES

NEVADA ENERGY SOUTHWEST GAS

702-367-5555 702-365-1555
800-331-3103 877-860-6020
nevadapower.com southwest.com

WATER SEWER
LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas Valley Water District Republic Services
702-870-4194 800-331-3103 702-735-5151
www.lvvwd.com www.republicservices.com

NORTH LAS VEGAS NORTH LAS VEGAS

City of North Las Vegas City of North Las Vegas
702-633-1484 702-633-1484
www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

HENDERSON HENDERSON
City of Henderson Utility Services City of Henderson Utility Services
702-267-5900 702-267-5900
www.cityofhenderson.com www.cityofhenderson.com

CABLE, PHONE, & INTERNET OTHER

CENTURY LINK DMV
877-862-9343 702-489-4368
www.centurylink..com www.dmnv.com
www.dmvnv.com/dashpass
DIRECT TV
702-463-7904 US POST OFFICE
www.directtv.com 800-275-8777
www.usps.com
COX COMMUNICATION
702-463-7904 VOTER REGISTRATION
www.cox.com/lasvegas 702-455-8683
www.nvsos.gov

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 USEFUL LINKS

BASE LINKS

http://www.nellis.af.mil
http://www.creech.af.mil
https://www.lasvegas.va.gov

SCHOOL LINKS

https://www.ccsd.net
https://unlv.edu
https://csn.edu
https://nsc.edu

https://www.schooldigger.com/go/NV/schoolrank.aspx
https://www.greatschools.org/nevada

NEWS
https://www.reviewjournal.com
https://lasvegassun.com
https://www.crimemapping.com/map/nv/lasvegas

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