Home, Community, and Call Nights: Real Estate Planning for Doctors on the Move
In this episode of the Doctors Eyes Only podcast, Vestia CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA® sits down with Amanda Baron, a Nashville-based Realtor and the wife of a physician, who brings a unique perspective to the real estate challenges medical families face. Amanda shares how her own experience relocating for her husband’s medical career inspired her to specialize in helping physician families not only find a home, but also feel truly connected to their new community.
Amanda discusses how she supports physician families relocating from out of state, many of whom are juggling packed clinical schedules, overnight call shifts, and limited flexibility to travel. Because physicians often cannot leave their current responsibilities to house hunt, it’s common for one spouse, often with young kids in tow, to lead the process alone. In many cases, the physician doesn’t see the home until after closing. Amanda describes how she steps in to bridge that gap by educating and guiding families remotely. She serves as their boots on the ground, evaluating commute routes for emergency access, checking internet reliability for telehealth and charting, and identifying local resources to support physician lifestyles. Her approach blends logistical expertise with deep empathy, ensuring both partners feel confident and supported throughout the transition.
Lauren and Amanda explore how physician-specific mortgage strategies can align with a family’s financial plan. Amanda explains how she helps physician clients secure builder incentives while using these special loan programs, and how those choices can fit into broader goals such as building equity or preparing a home to become a future rental property. They also discuss how neighborhood dynamics, school systems, and community support play a critical role in setting physician families up for success, especially when moving to a new city without an established network.
Amanda shares more about her podcast, Behind the White Coat, which she created to provide real talk and support for other physician spouses navigating the ups and downs of medical life. She’s passionate about making sure no physician family feels isolated in their journey and is building a growing network of connection and encouragement.
To learn more or connect with Amanda:
• Visit ABTNHomes.com
• Follow Amanda on Instagram @AmandaBarronRealtor
• Listen to her podcast Behind the White Coat
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