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2027 Posting Timeline

Preparing for spring 2027? Start with community research, financing questions and home prep now. These six phases begin once your posting is confirmed; the timings are a guide, not fixed dates for your move.

Phase 1 Day 1 – 72 Hours

Posting Message Received

Your posting message just dropped. Here's what to do in the first 72 hours to protect your equity and get ahead of your timeline.

  • Read your posting message carefully — note COS & report dates
  • Contact me to map out your confirmed dates
  • Log into SIRVA (services.sirva.ca) and accept your posting
  • Gather the DND 6129 attestation form for Mobility Allowance
  • Get mortgage pre-approval with a military-friendly lender
Phase 2 Week 1 – 2

IRP & Financial Coordination

Understand your entitlements and lock in your finances. Don't leave money on the table.

  • Review Mobility Allowance tier ($13,500 / $20,250 / $27,000)
  • Confirm HHT entitlements with SIRVA
  • Start tracking all relocation expenses for reimbursement
  • Get a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) if selling
  • Review first-time buyer programs if applicable (HBP, FHSA, NS 2%)
📄 IRP Checklist
Phase 3 Week 2 – 4

House Hunting Trip (HHT)

Your HHT window is tight — usually 5 days. I'll plan your viewings around the time you have.

  • Research neighbourhoods with me before your HHT
  • Schedule viewings before you arrive
  • Use the Buyer Tour Package for scoring & notes
  • Drive commute routes to 14 Wing Greenwood during viewings
  • Make your decision and submit your offer
Phase 4 Week 3 – 5

Offer & Conditions

Offer accepted! Now it's about protecting yourself through the conditional period.

  • Home inspection with a military-friendly inspector
  • Review inspection report — negotiate repairs if needed
  • Finalize mortgage approval & insurance
  • Hire a real estate lawyer for closing
  • Remove conditions and firm up the deal
Phase 5 Week 5 – COS

Pre-Move Preparation

The deal is firm. Now it's about logistics, decluttering, and preparing for the move.

  • Coordinate move date with SIRVA/moving company
  • Declutter and prepare your current home (if selling)
  • Set up utilities, internet, and mail forwarding
  • Register kids in new schools (AVRCE district)
  • Submit all IRP expense claims before deadlines
Phase 6 Closing Day

Closing & Keys in Hand

Congratulations — you've made it. Keys in hand, mission complete.

  • Final walkthrough of your new home
  • Lawyer processes closing documents
  • Receive your keys 🎉
  • Submit final SIRVA reimbursement claims
  • Welcome to the Annapolis Valley!

Preparing Before Your Posting Message?

You don't have to wait for orders to ask questions. I can help you prepare for spring 2027 now, then build a timeline around your actual posting and HHT dates. Already posted? I can help with that, too.

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