When we’re trying to find a new home and planning for the changes that will come with moving, it can seem daunting to also have to think about how you’re going to sell your old home.
Everyone has their own unique situation that they’ll have to account for when selling. Some people choose to buy a new home and move in before selling their old home. For others, this isn’t always possible and they have to rent or stay with family while they wait to close on their new house.
Regardless of your circumstances, there are a few things you can do to make the process of selling your home easier. In today’s post, we’ll teach you how to do just that.
1. Make a timeline
Undoubtedly, you’re going to have a lot going on in your life when selling your home. To keep yourself on track, work with your real estate agent to establish a timeline for accomplishing everything you need to do.
This will help you avoid feeling rushed when it comes to completing the tasks on your list. Whether that includes cleaning, packing, preparing documents, or popping the champagne bottle after your sale, it always pays to have a schedule.
To make this process even easier, be sure that you and your spouse/family are working on the same schedule so that everyone is on the same page.
2. Pack and store
When you’re showing your home to potential buyers, you don’t want it to be cluttered with your personal belongings. Furthermore, all of those belongings will soon have to be packed and transported anyway.
To save yourself time and to increase the appeal of your home while it’s on the market, pack up your items by room and store them until you’re ready to move.
You can do this by renting a storage unit or just packing things neatly in your basement until you can move.
3. Make minor repairs now
Before ever putting your home on the market, it’s a good idea to do a thorough walkthrough of the home to check for small issues that you either haven’t noticed or have been putting off.
When a potential buyer visits your home, you can be sure that they’ll be looking for signs that the how was well-maintained. This is your chance to prove that you’ve been staying on top of things around the house.
Making these repairs in advance if selling your home will relieve some of the workload and stress you’ll be feeling once you get closer to selling.
4. Be available
This last step can be the hardest, especially if you and your spouse work full-time and have children with obligations like sports.
Your real estate agent will do most of the work for you when it comes to showing and preparing the home. However, it’s vital that you’re available to respond quickly at key times. This means answering any questions your agent has for you, gathering paperwork when it’s needed, and discussing offers when they’re made.
If you can pull of these four steps, you’ll be in good shape to sell your home quickly, ensuring a smooth sale and transition for you and your family.
About the Author
BILLY H OGILVIE
Buying a home is a huge investment. Do you trust the investment of your hard earned money to someone who does not have the experience to protect you from loss? Knowledge of the market is a prerequisite to wise choices. Understanding the emotion of the business is essential to balance options. Experience brings it all together for YOUR benefit.
