Welcome to Melbourne Florida! Here's What You Need to Do Now - 10 Critical Steps

Welcome to Melbourne Florida! Here's What You Need to Do Now - 10 Critical Steps

Thinking about moving to Melbourne, Florida or already made the move? ????
Before you get settled, there are 10 critical steps you must take right away to avoid costly mistakes, protect your residency, lower your taxes, and actually enjoy the Florida lifestyle you moved here for.

In this video, I break down exactly what new Florida residents need to do — from establishing Florida residency and homestead exemption, to licenses, vehicles, healthcare, utilities, and local tips specific to Melbourne Florida and Brevard County.

Whether you’re relocating from New York, New Jersey, California, or anywhere else, these steps can make a huge difference in how smooth (or stressful) your move is.

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✔️ How to properly establish Florida residency
✔️ The biggest mistake new Florida residents make (and how to avoid it)
✔️ When and how to apply for Florida homestead exemption
✔️ Driver’s license, vehicle registration & insurance timelines
✔️ How taxes, insurance, and residency really work in Florida
✔️ Insider tips for living in Melbourne & the Space Coast
✔️ What relocation buyers wish they knew before moving here

???? Why This Matters if You’re Moving to Melbourne, Florida

Melbourne is one of the most popular relocation destinations on Florida’s Space Coast — but every county and city has its own rules, timelines, and local nuances.
This video is designed specifically for relocation buyers who want to do things right the first time.

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I help buyers and families relocate to the Space Coast every single day.

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I have lived in the Melbourne Florida Area for over 40 years and have been a REALTOR here for 39 years, so I know the Melbourne Area very well! I have SOLD hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of homes in this area, and I would like to help you too! We are experts at helping families in moving to Melbourne Florida, and we can help you with any real estate need and be your guide for EVERYTHING Melbourne FL and the Space Coast has to offer!

Ready to start your search for homes in Melbourne Florida? Search all available properties here: https://www.brevardcountyflorida.com/

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Florida, and we ABSOLUTELY love it! Honestly, if you are moving or relocating here to Melbourne FL, or any of the surrounding areas, we can make that transition so much easier on you!! But I can't help you if you don't reach out to me!! Contact me today!

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Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
1:03 - Step #1 Set Up Your Utilities & Services
3:24 - Step #2 Get Your Vehicle Registered with the State of FL
4:34 - Step #3 Getting Your New FL Driver's License
6:37 - Step #4 Applying for Homestead Exemption
15:01 - Step #5 Florida Declaration of Domicile
15:59 - Step #6 Florida Voters Registration
17:06 - Step #7 Update Legal & Financial Records
17:56 - Step #8 Update Your Address
18:37 - Step #9 Shifting Your Focus in Florida
19:38 - Step #10 Control Your Ties to your Previous State

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Learn More About Melbourne Florida Here:

https://www.melbourneflorida.org/
https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/central-east/melbourne/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne,_Florida