Selling your home can be difficult, but when you have to sell it on a deadline, it can seem completely overwhelming. Homes generally sit on the market for anywhere from 20-40 days. There is also the time to prep the home, time to close, and the time to actually move out of your home. But if you are in a rush, there are some things you can do to hurry things along.
Figure Out Your Timeline
It can be tempting to panic when you look at having to sell your home quickly. The list of things you think you have to do can very quickly spiral out of control. Rather than panicking, take a deep breath and create a plan. Take a look at your schedule and set out the hard dates. If you have to relocate for a new job within the month, start by figuring out what day you will leave and work backward from there. Set a deadline for yourself and focus on what absolutely has to be done. Put all of these into a timeline and stick to it. It may be tough, but having a plan will help you feel more in control of the process.
Sell or Donate Belongings
Rather than trying to pack everything up and move it with you, it may be helpful to donate or sell some of your belongings. Furniture that you aren’t attached to or that can be easily replaced can be sold or donated quickly and remove some of the pressure that comes with moving quickly. When you are packing up, consider whether you want to actually bring what you are packing with you or if you should get rid of it. If something has been in storage for a long time, you may not even remember that you have it, which is a good sign that it is probably time to pass it on. Not only will this process help you move faster because there are fewer logistics, but if you are able to sell some things, it can bring in some extra cash to help you resettle in your new location.
Use a Cash Home Buyer
The traditional home-selling market takes time, and that is something you don’t have. Selling to a cash home buyer moves quickly and allows you to set a schedule that works for you. Rather than going through the home tours, offers, negotiations, inspections, and closing that you may not have time for, you simply fill out an easy form and accept the offer they make. You get to sell your home as-is, and you can even leave things behind that you don’t want to take and didn’t have time to sell or donate.
Moving away can be a sad thing. But that doesn’t mean it has to be a stressful process and you don’t have to worry about missing your deadlines. Use these tricks to smooth the process over and focus on where you are moving to.
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