By Meghan Belnap
In the current era, moving is an eventuality most people face. It may be because you’re moving to a new city, downsizing, or ready for a change. Whatever the reason may be, selling your home can be pretty daunting. You want to make sure you get the best deal possible, but you also need to make sure everything is prepared before closing the sale. Explore the top five things you should prepare before selling your home to ensure a smooth transaction and a successful outcome.
Have Your Home Valued Properly
The first thing to do before selling your home is to get it professionally valued. This will ensure that you get the best possible price for your property. You can hire an appraiser or a certified professional to assess your home’s value. This will give you a realistic idea of what your home is worth, and you can use that information to determine an appropriate listing price.
Get Local Legal Advice
Before, during, and after the sale of your home, it is essential to have all local legal concerns covered. You need to resolve any zoning issues, prepare the necessary documents for the sale, and (depending on where you live) have a real estate lawyer present during the closing. It’s important to work with professionals who know the area well and who can help you avoid any legal pitfalls.
Have a Place to Move To
One of the essential things to consider when selling your home is where you will live next. Whether you’re downsizing or moving to a new city, it’s essential to have a place to move to before closing the sale. You don’t want to be homeless after you’ve sold your home, so make sure to plan accordingly.
Prepare Your Property for the Move
Preparing your property for the move is essential to ensure everything goes smoothly and your property remains undamaged. You can hire a professional moving company to help pack and move your belongings properly or do it yourself. Label your boxes, disassemble more oversized furniture and pack fragile items carefully.
Make Sure the Sale Goes Through Properly
Once you’ve prepared everything and found a buyer, it’s essential to ensure the sale goes through correctly. This means checking with your real estate agent, lawyer or title company to provide all the documents that have been signed, the money has been transferred, and the property has been officially transferred to the new owner.
Selling your home can be a daunting experience, but it doesn’t have to be. By following these five essential steps, you can get the best possible price for your property, have all the legal concerns covered, find a place to move to, prepare your property for the move and ensure that the sale goes through correctly. With proper planning and preparation, you can sell your home confidently and move on to the next chapter in your life.
This was originally published on RISMedia’s Housecall. http://blog.rismedia.com
