Second Home Consult
A second home purchase works best with a clear plan for timing, travel, and ongoing costs. This consult focuses on objective factors like budget fit, HOA rules or rental restrictions where applicable, insurance considerations, and a buying timeline that matches your schedule.
Request a second home consult
Share the basics and I’ll follow up with a suggested next-step sequence. You can also call or text.
Second home planning checklist
| Category | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Use pattern | Seasonal schedule, travel frequency, guest needs, storage, parking. |
| Costs | HOA or CDD fees where applicable, taxes, insurance assumptions, utilities, maintenance, reserves. |
| Rules | Rental restrictions where applicable, guest policies, pets, exterior changes. Confirm via written documents. |
| Protection | Insurance coverage needs, basic security planning, local service providers for maintenance. |
| Timeline | Tour dates, offer strategy, inspections, closing schedule that fits travel. |
FAQ
What should I consider when buying a second home?
How often you will use the home, budget for ongoing costs, HOA rules or rental restrictions where applicable, insurance considerations, and how you will manage the property when you are away.
Can you help with lock-and-leave home options?
Yes. We can focus on objective factors like maintenance responsibilities, HOA coverage where applicable, home layout, and proximity to services you plan to use.
Is it better to buy now or wait?
It depends on your timeline, budget, and inventory. A practical approach is to compare current options and costs, then decide based on measurable factors rather than guesswork.
Do you work with buyers from out of state?
Yes. We can plan around travel dates, remote steps when appropriate, and a tour schedule that supports decisions within your timeline.