Selling Moving Checklist

One of the more logistically complex processes families must periodically undertake is the home selling, home buying and moving process. Keeping track of everything that must be done and prioritizing your long to-do list can make the entire process go a lot smoother for you and your household. Breaking tasks down into checklists can make each step more manageable and ensure you’re not missing important tasks that should ideally be performed and checked off in sequential order.

Preparing to Sell

Maximizing Your Home’s Appeal

• Declutter and Depersonalize: A clean, clutter-free space allows potential buyers to envision themselves in your home.
• Deep Clean: Hire professional cleaners or dedicate a weekend to cleaning every nook and cranny of your home.
• Make Minor Repairs: Address all the small issues you've been overlooking to avoid giving buyers room for negotiation.
• Consider Curb Appeal: Enhance your home's first impression with well-maintained landscaping and a clean exterior.

Handling the Finances

Getting Your Financial Ducks in a Row

• Understand Your Mortgage: Know the details of your current mortgage, including any prepayment penalties.
• Gather Important Documents: Compile all necessary paperwork, such as warranty information, home service records, recent utility bills and copies of invoices for big-ticket improvements like roof or HVAC replacements.

Listing Your Home

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

• Professional Photography: High-quality images are crucial for your online listing and promotional materials.
• Home Staging: Invest in staging services to highlight your home's best features and potential.
• Market Analysis: Work with your real estate agent to price your home competitively based on current market conditions.

Let 72SOLD’s local real estate agents handle all these steps for you. Our system has been honed to get you the best possible offers in eight days or less while minimizing the stress or effort on your part. 

Negotiating the Sale

Navigating Offers and Closing

• Review Offers Carefully: Evaluate each offer's merits, including the buyer's financial qualifications and contingencies.
• Home Inspection Contingencies: Prepare for the home inspection and address any issues that may arise.
• Appraisal: Understand that the buyer’s lender will require an appraisal and how it may affect the sale.

Planning the Move

Coordinating Logistics

• Hire Movers: Research and hire a reputable moving company well in advance of your move-out date.
• Utility Transfer: Arrange for utilities to be transferred out of your name as of the closing date.
• Change of Address: File a change of address with the postal service and update your information with banks and subscription services.

The Final Details

Wrapping Up and Moving On

• Final Walk-Through: Conduct or be prepared for the buyer’s final walk-through of the home.
• Closing: Attend the closing, sign the necessary paperwork and finalize any outstanding details.
• Moving Day: Oversee the moving process, ensuring that everything is accounted for as you transition to your new home.

Settling Into Your New Home

The First Steps in Your New Space

• Unpack Essentials: Prioritize setting up bedrooms, the kitchen and bathrooms to make your new space livable.
• Introduce Yourself: Get to know your new neighborhood and community.

We Can Remove the Stress of Selling Your Home

Selling your home and moving can feel like a herculean task, especially if you have a family to wrangle throughout the entire process. Planning ahead and staying organized can make the process feel a lot less overwhelming and keep things moving smoothly and efficiently.

The most important and stressful step is selling your home for the highest price possible. The great news for home sellers is 72SOLD is here to take this entire process off your hands and get it done in record time with an exceptional outcome.

Our more than 2,000 five-star Google reviews are a testament to the efficacy of our system. We even have studies to back up our claim that our system consistently results in homes selling for more than comparable homes in the area.

Why struggle through a long, drawn-out and invasive home selling process when you already have so many moving-related challenges to take on? Get our price for your home and learn more about our system by visiting 72SOLD.com.