A house move can be very exciting as you’ll have the opportunity to live in a property that might be better suited to your needs than your current home.
Unfortunately, it can also be very stressful, due to the myriad of things you will have to do before you finally depart your old home for good.
The selling stage is particularly stressful but fear not! There are ways to reduce the stress you might feel so keep reading to learn more.
1. Find a Top-Rated Realtor
If you are selling your home through a realtor, don’t opt for the first company that you stumble across online.
Commit to research before choosing somebody to market your home and prepare it for sale, as you want somebody on your side who is both reliable and knowledgeable. Ask for recommendations from people you know who have recently moved or visit review sites online so you can sort the good from the bad!
2. Choose A Good Real Estate Lawyer
An expert real estate lawyer can take the stress out of selling your home as they will help you understand the legalities of everything that is involved in the process. They will also walk you through the legal processes of buying your next home too.
You could sell and buy a home without a lawyer but considering the complicated paperwork that is involved and the chances of something going wrong with your property transaction, your stress levels will likely go through the roof if you are forced to handle everything alone!
3. Don’t Renovate Your House
To ensure you get the most money from your house sale, it’s a good idea to give your home a deep clean and make any necessary repairs. However, you don’t have to commit to a full-blown renovation as you will stress yourself out if you do and you might lose money if you spend way more than you need to.
So, get on top of any minor jobs before you show people around your house and make sure your home looks spotless. But check our article on things you don’t need to fix before a house sale to ensure you don’t waste time or money before you move.
4. Get Professional Assistance
We have already mentioned the importance of a good real estate lawyer and a top-rated realtor but there are other people you can call on when you’re preparing your home for sale.
You might want to call on the services of professional cleaners and tradespeople, for example, when you’re getting your house ready to show to potential buyers. If you have children at home, you might also want to hire a childminder for the day so you don’t have to worry about your kids causing a mess in the hours before you show somebody around your property.
These are just some of the ways to reduce your stress when you are selling your home. Do you have any other suggestions that our readers might find useful? If so, leave us a comment below with your ideas.
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I hate that I know so much about moving. I have moved over 6 time a crossed the US and it is in fact a stress adventure. So much awesome chaos! It’s absolute virtual to have a good plan in place. Having the right resources and the BEST realtor will make all the difference! Smart post!
I can say: you know the drill 🙂👍