Leasing May Be the Smart First Decision when Relocating

To buy or to lease….that is the question professional athletes face when staring down the barrel of relocation, and it is a question that needs to be considered carefully.

Many athletes are now leasing first, and waiting to buy a home until they have financial security.

President and CEO of Sportsrelocation.com, Ikem Chukumerije, works closely with athletes throughout the entire relocation process.  In an article recently posted in the L.A. Times, Chukumerije said:  “Leasing is less of a hassle compared to purchasing, especially when you factor in free agency and non-guaranteed contracts.  I don’t want to put someone in a situation where they call me a year from now because they are underwater.”

Chukumerije handles all aspects of the athlete relocation process, including real estate, transportation of possessions and vehicles, and other financial advice.  He also stated in the Times article that “athletes often wait to buy a home until the second, third, or fourth contract, and I think that is a very smart decision.”

Sports Relocation, Inc. Sports Relocation, Inc assist players/coaches of all professional sports leagues including the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and entertainers relocate nationwide by servicing their Real Estate & Relocation needs. Ikem Chukumerije is licensed to practice real estate in New York, California, Nevada, Florida, & Georgia. Sports Relocation, Inc operates nationwide and provides elite athlete relocation services in all 50 states and internationally.