Start with the real decision, not the search phrase.
A relocation purchase works best when the employment timeline and housing timeline are treated as one project. Confirm the actual reporting location, document the employment terms the lender needs, and keep enough flexibility for temporary housing or delayed closing.
Use the actual reporting address and shift/schedule to compare housing locations.
Provide requested employment-start and compensation documentation before assuming new income can support a specific contract date.
Keep relocation reimbursements and employer benefits separate from verified funds available for closing until the lender confirms treatment.