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We may have found our new house in another state. I assume our local realtor will want to list our old house yesterday, but I’m inclined to wait until we’ve actually moved out and our personal belongings are removed. Caveat: Owning two houses for a while isn’t much of a concern for us.
nothing that is negative, except for possibly timing. Honestly, you should have decided this months ago. You seem like a pretty good planner, data analyzer, etc. You are in a great financial situation though that not many folks enjoy.
Does your CHI Realtor even know you're moving? You should give them a headsup now. If "June" is absolute peak selling season there, then you should be on the market in June. If you're not moving to CLT until end of August, then September might be a very different selling month where you are.
We do it both ways all the time, but if money and time are not issues, then it is definitely easier on you to list the home after it is vacant and empty!
Our local realtor has looked at our house and we've been through everything - pricing, terms, etc. , they're just waiting for us to give them the word. If our offer is accepted, I'll give them a heads up with our closing date and move date, but we're up in the air on when to list. Again, I assume they'll want to list sooner rather than later to maximize time listed during peak season, but they don't have to prepare/secure the house for showings.
I'm told peak season here is Spring and then until school starts, I assume that's true many places. It sounds like we'll be closing on the next house 3rd week in June and I haven't made any contacts yet but I want to move our stuff the week after. We had a pre-inspection on local house with no major findings, and we've been doing little projects on the house for months, so it should be ready to list by July 1. That gives us July, Aug and maybe Sept? Listing now adds June, but a lot of hassle with showings?
We’ve done it both ways with different houses. As the owner, it is nicer to have yourself and belongings out, and no worries about having to leave for viewings. But it is also a worry whether every agent will turn off lights, lock doors, etc when you cannot check. A good neighbor is invaluable in things like this, and of course they get to know more of what is happening in terms of the neighbor-to-be.
The bad thing with moving out first is the potential buyers who will try to angle for a lowball price based on assuming you moved out first due to wanting to sell immediately due to financial pressure. Very strange assumption, since you are not the only sellers who can afford to wait for a better buyer.
I'm told peak season here is Spring and then until school starts, I assume that's true many places. It sounds like we'll be closing on the next house 3rd week in June and I haven't made any contacts yet but I want to move our stuff the week after. We had a pre-inspection on local house with no major findings, and we've been doing little projects on the house for months, so it should be ready to list by July 1. That gives us July, Aug and maybe Sept? Listing now adds June, but a lot of hassle with showings?
Thanks Bo, Mike, Diana.
I would have another discussion with your realtor about peak season. If activity really drops off dramatically if families can't move in before the school year starts, then you are really only giving yourself one month (or even just a couple weeks) to sell your house because even if a buyer jumps on it early/mid July they likely won't close for another month, which (depending on when exactly school starts in your area) could just squeak in before the beginning of school. So I think you need to know more about how important it is to sell during peak season, when school starts in your area, and the expected days on market for your house to know whether you need to rush to list or not.
If you are really flexible, and want to maximize your results, ask your agent.
Sometimes a house shows better with spare and well-chosen furnishing. But be prepared to hear that the house will show better without your stuff.
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