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True Homebuying Tips: Moving into Your New Sarasota Neighborhood

True Homebuyers & Homebuying Tips:

Moving into Your New Sarasota Neighborhood

You've bought your dream home in Sarasota, Florida, and you're about to begin the moving/relocating process.

If you've bought your new home through us, True Sarasota Real Estate will personally guide you through the relocation process. As highly qualified Sarasota Realtors & Exclusive Buyers Agents, we've been helping homebuyers relocate to Sarasota from as far away as Russia. However, if you're on your own, here are a few handy numbers from our team at True Sarasota Real Estate.

Homebuying in Sarasota, Florida

  1. Electric/Gas. Florida Power and Light oversees electrical service in Sarasota County. Call 941-917-0708. If your new home is equipped for gas service, call Teco Peoples Gas System, 941-366-4277.
  2. Water/Sewer. For water and sewer service in Sarasota County, call 941-378-6188.
  3. Car Registration. New Florida residents have 10 days after gaining employment or enrolling children in school to register vehicles. Bring your current driver’s license, proof of Florida auto insurance, prior registration and title and VIN number. You’ll also need to apply for a Florida Title Certificate. Call 941-362-9888 for locations and more information.
  4. Driver's License. A Florida Drivers License must be secured within 30 days of accepting employment, entering children in public school, registering to vote, or filing for homestead exemption. Call 941-361-6217 for more information.
  5. Schools. Enroll your children in school. A child must be 5 by September 1st in order to enter kindergarten, 6 to enter first grade (and must have attended kindergarten). Bring to the school the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, proof of a physical exam within six months.

The most important thing? Make sure you go to the beach: Siesta, Turtle, Longboat, Lido, try them all! You’ll end pinching yourself and saying, "I LIVE HERE!"

For more information on buying a home in Sarasota, Florida, call upon True Sarasota Real Estate, your Exclusive Buyers Agents, who have been helping people near and far find the best real estate in Sarasota, Florida.

Posted Tuesday Mar 13