Relocating to the Tri-Cities, WA
Homes walked through for you on FaceTime or video, and a straight picture of each city before you move.
Relocating to the Tri-Cities from out of town
Relocating to the Tri-Cities usually means buying a home in a place you've barely seen, on a deadline set by a new job. I've helped buyers do exactly that, including buyers who bought a home they had only toured on a video call.
I'm Brandon Muzatko, a REALTOR® and Washington Managing Broker with TKO Realty Group at Real Broker, LLC. My own family moved to the Tri-Cities in 2022, so I remember what it's like to learn four cities at once.
Touring homes when you can't be here
When you can't be here, I tour the homes for you on a live FaceTime call, room by room, or record a walkthrough on my phone. I tell you what the camera doesn't show: the smell, the noise from the road, the neighbor's air conditioner, the slope of the yard. That way you only fly in for the homes worth the trip, or buy without flying in at all.
"When our schedules didn't allow us to be there, Brandon went to several homes and did virtual tours with us." Jeremy, out-of-town buyer
I attend the inspection for you, and your escrow closer can tell you the options for signing from out of town. Read how I help you buy.
A straight picture of each city
The Tri-Cities is Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, plus West Richland right next door, across Benton and Franklin counties. They aren't interchangeable. Commutes, school districts, home ages and prices all change from one to the next, and sometimes from one side of a neighborhood to the other.
Moving here for a job at Hanford, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, or one of the hospitals? I'll map your commute before you pick a neighborhood, and check the school district for each address, since some South Richland homes fall in the Kennewick School District.
For context, the median sold price for a single-family home across the Tri-Cities was $444,400 in April 2026, per the TRIDEC 2026 Fact Sheet.
Timing a move around a job start
- Get pre-approved before you arrive. Some lenders can work with an offer letter for a new job. Ask yours.
- Know your dates. Your start date, when your current lease or home sale ends, and how firm each one is.
- Selling a home where you are now? A contingent offer or matched closing dates can line the two up. Read selling and buying at the same time.
I also have a free Tri-Cities Relocation Guide covering the cities, where people live, housing, utilities and your first 30 days. Text me at 509-869-8777 and I'll send it.
Start your move
Explore relocating to Richland or buying a home in Kennewick, then contact me to talk through relocating to the Tri-Cities.
"Brandon made relocating so easy, and his customer services was a TKO!" Miranda, relocation buyer
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a home in the Tri-Cities without seeing it in person?
Yes. I tour homes for you on a live video call or record walkthroughs, and tell you what the camera doesn't show. Your inspection still protects you before you're committed.
Which Tri-Cities city is best for me?
It depends on your commute, your budget and the school district you want. I map your commute and check each address before you choose.
Do you have a relocation guide?
Yes. My free Tri-Cities Relocation Guide covers the four cities, housing, utilities and your first 30 days. Text 509-869-8777 for a copy.
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