Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Business Journal Q3 2015 | Page 47

“Buying a new home and moving is stressful no matter what the situation,
but moving to an unfamiliar area or new state adds whole new levels of
necessary preparation and expenses,” said Max Minnick, President of the
Cheyenne Board of REALTORS®. “However, with just a bit of planning and a lot
of organization, you can make the process substantially easier on yourself.”
By: Stephanie Meisner, Drirector of Marketing & Communications at the
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and Samuel Weinstein
Business Banker at Western Vista Credit Union

There are important questions to ask yourself before you
decide to relocate to a new community for a career opportunity.
According to MyMove.com’s Consumer Insights Study, in the
last 12 months, “starting a new job” consistently ranks in the top
5 reasons for moving to a new community. Other top reasons
for relocating included being closer to family and friends, closer
to work, more affordable and the need to upsize or downsize.
About half of those who relocated moved to another state or out
of the country. When moving for a career opportunity, don’t only
evaluate the short term changes but think about the long term
results of this decision, from impacts on your lifestyle to the size
and atmosphere of your community. Determine if you are ready
to start this new adventure. If you are, that is great!

Many communities are seeking talent and skills to help develop
their communities. Once you found a job the next part is getting
ready to relocate. Relocating is not a perfect science, but when
moving into Cheyenne, the community makes it easier. “As a
REALTOR®, we are in the business of giving people a place
to start – no matter where they come from and no matter what
their background,” Max Minnick, President of the Cheyenne
Board of REALTORS® said. Minnick pointed out that helping
people realize the American Dream of homeownership makes a
positive difference in the personal lives of buyers, as well as for
the country as a whole. Throughout history, homeownership has
played a major role in the growth of our nation’s economy.
The Cheyenne Board of REALTOR® focuses on connecting
those interested in moving to the community with a REALTOR®
and those who are experts in the profession to make the
transition easy. “Homeownership is not only an investment in
your financial future, it is an investment in your life in your new
home state,” Minnick said. “Homeowners are more likely to be

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