Moving to the Philadelphia suburbs? Plan it in four steps.
For buyers relocating from New York, New Jersey, Washington, Boston or farther. Compare the four counties from a distance, then buy with fewer trips.
Four steps, in order
Orient
Compare the four counties by commute, property type and local rules, not by price alone.
Tour remotely
Your partner agent runs live video walkthroughs and sends the details you cannot see in listing photos.
Visit in person
Group showings into one or two focused days so a single trip can be enough.
Offer and logistics
Your agent coordinates inspections, appraisal, the closing timeline and local vendors.
Routes buyers compare in each county
If you travel to New York or Washington, also check the distance from each address to 30th Street Station and to the rail station you would use.
| County | Routes commonly compared |
|---|---|
| Bucks | Route 1, I-95, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, SEPTA Regional Rail, and river crossings to New Jersey. |
| Montgomery | SEPTA Regional Rail including the Paoli/Thorndale line, I-76, US 1 and the Turnpike. |
| Chester | US 30, US 202, the Turnpike and the Paoli/Thorndale line toward Philadelphia. |
| Delaware | SEPTA Regional Rail and trolley lines, I-476, I-95 and Philadelphia International Airport. |
What we ask relocating clients
- Where will you work, and how often will you commute?
- Do you need to sell a home before you buy?
- When must you be in place?
- Which property type do you want: older stone, new construction or acreage?
- Do you need public water and sewer, or are well and septic acceptable?
Before you ask
Can I tour homes without traveling first?
Yes. Your partner agent can run live video walkthroughs and send details that listing photos leave out. Many relocating buyers then group in-person showings into one or two days.
I need to sell my current home first. Can you help?
Tell us on the form. Your partner agent can discuss how to time a purchase around your sale, and you are free to use any agent where your current home is located.
How early should I start?
Most relocating buyers start three to six months before the move date. Estate properties can take longer to find.
Tell us about your move
Share where you are moving from, where you want to land and when. We review your request and introduce you to a partner agent.
- We confirm your area, timeline and that you are not under contract with another agent.
- A partner agent who works your target township reaches out.
- You decide how to tour. No obligation.
Your move
About two minutes. Fields marked by your browser as required must be completed.