Emotions
Moving is a big decision and a big change in your life, and can be an emotional time.
Moving Plan
Like I said, selling your home is a big step, so it’s important to have a plan! Know where you are moving and make sure you are pre-approved for a loan on your new home before selling your current one.
Choose a Professional Realtor
If you’re serious about selling your home, this is a necessity. A professional Realtor can guide you through the selling process and ensure that your home gets adequate exposure & is sold quickly.
Prepare Your Home
Make sure your home is ready to sell – make any needed repairs, stage your home, neutralize paint colors, make sure your home is clean & not cluttered, etc. Make sure you’re not spending your money in areas that won’t improve the value of your home. Ask your Realtor for advice!
Plan Your Finances
Have an idea of what you will get for your home so you can plan for what’s within your reach financially for your next home.
When selling your home, there are a lot of things to consider to make it successful! First of all, moving at any stage of your life can be emotional and overwhelming. Those emotions can run the spectrum from really excited to pressed for time and wishing you didn’t have to move at all. Whatever your reason for moving – isolate your motivation and think it through. Having a moving plan can alleviate any stress and extra costs in your move. Know where you are moving and take some time to preview houses, either online or even by attending open houses. This will help you decide the area you want to be in and what you can afford. To protect yourself and prevent disappointment, it’s also a good idea to get pre-approved by a lender to make sure the lender agrees with your moving budget!
Once you’ve made it through these pre-planning steps, get your Realtor involved to help you market your home and help you get the most for it. Be sure to interview your Realtor to make sure they are experienced and educated about the current local market. You can also expect your Realtor to help you get your home prepared for sale by providing resources, helping you stage your home and pricing the home correctly. Hire a trustworthy, experienced Realtor, even check their references, and then trust their advice! If I need medical attention and the doctor said I need a certain prescription, I’m going to listen to them before I listen to my neighbor who thinks they are a prescription expert. Using a professional as a guide will help you save money and energy by helping you avoid unnecessary, costly repairs.
As you are completing your selling plan, be sure to ask your Realtor for a net sheet. This is an estimate that will show you how much money you will make once your home is sold.
With all of these steps in place – your move will be more successful, profitable and enjoyable!
