Relocation Real Estate in Palo Alto, CA
We find, tour and buy your next home while you're still packing — on video, in your time zone, in English, Mandarin or Spanish.
How We Help You Move Here
One team for the whole move — from the first video call to the day you get the keys.
We Moved Here Too
Hannah Wexcombe moved to Palo Alto from London in 2011, and spent her first six months learning everything she wishes someone had told her. In 2014 she started Wexcombe Homes to be that someone.
Today our small team speaks English, Mandarin and Spanish, works across time zones, and does one thing: helps people who are moving here find the right home and settle in.
- ✓Relocation is all we do
- ✓English, Mandarin & Spanish
- ✓Video tours in your time zone
- ✓Licensed California agents
From First Call To First Night
A Planning Call
Your timing, budget, schools, commute and wish list — on video, at an hour that suits you.
Video Tours
We walk every shortlisted home live and tell you what the listing photos leave out.
One Visit, If You Can
A single, planned weekend of showings and neighborhood drives.
Offer And Inspections
We negotiate, attend every inspection and send you the reports with plain notes.
Closing From Anywhere
Signing arranged with the escrow company, wherever you are.
Settling In
Utilities, movers and local introductions lined up for your first week.
Where Our Clients Settle
Each neighborhood has its own pace, schools and walk to town. We'll help you choose.
Professorville
Historic Victorian and craftsman homes a short walk from University Avenue.
Old Palo Alto
Large lots, big oaks and some of the city's grandest older homes.
Midtown
Family streets of single-story homes, near shops and parks.
Choosing A Home By School Area
For many families the school decides the street. Palo Alto Unified School District assigns schools by address, so we check every shortlisted home against the district's own attendance information — and tell you to confirm it with the district before you buy.
- ✓Homes shortlisted by attendance area
- ✓Every address checked with the district
- ✓Commute times to work and school
- ✓Introductions to other relocated families
One Weekend, Planned Around You
Friday
Neighborhood drive, school walk-bys and dinner downtown.
Saturday
Up to eight showings, chosen from your video shortlist.
Sunday
Second looks, commute test runs and an offer plan if one feels right.
Book A Free Planning Call
Thirty minutes on video, at an hour that suits you. You'll leave with a plan and a shortlist of neighborhoods.
Questions From People Moving Here
Can I buy a home without visiting?
Many of our clients do. We tour every home live on video, record what you'd want to see twice, and attend inspections for you.
How do I know which school a home is zoned for?
Palo Alto Unified assigns schools by address. We check every home against the district's attendance information, and you should confirm with the district before you buy.
Can you work with my company's relocation package?
Yes. We work alongside relocation companies and HR teams and keep everyone on one timeline.
Can a foreign buyer own a home in California?
Yes. Non-US citizens can buy residential property in California. Financing, taxes and how you hold title work a little differently, so we bring in a lender, CPA and attorney early.
What happens when I sell later?
When a foreign person sells US real estate, the buyer usually has to withhold part of the price for US tax under FIRPTA. Your CPA will explain how it applies to you.
How do I send money safely?
Only wire funds after confirming the instructions by phone with the escrow company, using a number you already know. We'll never send wiring instructions by email.
Plan Your Move
Tell us where you're moving from, your timing and what matters most. We reply the same business day, in your time zone — or call (650) 555‑0126.
- Visit us530 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Call us(650) 555-0126
- Email uswelcome@wexcombe.com