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SELL BEFORE OR AFTER A MOVE.

Moving plans and property plans do not always line up. Put the important dates on the table before discussing a sale.

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Build the conversation around your move

Tell us when you expect to leave, whether another home is involved, and which dates are fixed. A preferred sale date is useful, but it should be considered alongside the steps a transaction needs. Distinguishing firm commitments from flexible preferences helps keep the planning realistic.

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Decide how the property will be handed over

Explain whether the house will be occupied during review, empty before closing, or still being packed. Ask how possession and any belongings left behind would be handled. The agreement should describe the arrangement clearly; a planned move does not automatically settle the terms of a property handover.

03

Make communication work across the distance

If you are already away, give us a dependable email or callback number and the times you can speak. Let us know if a local authorized contact can help arrange access. Ask the settlement professionals about signing arrangements before assuming the entire transaction can be handled remotely.

04

Leave space to compare the proposal

An approaching move can make any solution sound attractive. Still review the buyer, price, costs, and conditions, and consider the other routes available. A property inquiry is useful even when your final choice has not been made.

05

Leave the conversation with a clear next step

Ask whether the property fits current coverage, what additional information is needed, and who would be involved in a possible transaction. If a proposal is discussed, request the purchaser’s identity and the complete written terms, including any assignment provisions.

An inquiry is not a valuation or a promise to purchase. Before accepting an offer, consider its price, conditions, costs, and timing alongside other routes available to you. Bring in your own qualified adviser for questions specific to legal authority, taxes, or the agreement.

A quick way to prepare

Keep a short summary of the address, condition, occupancy, and your priorities beside you when you call. Details you do not know can be flagged for a later discussion.

Use the first-call checklist

A FEW PRACTICAL ANSWERS

Before we talk.

Do I need all the documents before contacting you?

No. Begin with a basic description and tell us what information you already have. If more is needed, ask what to provide and how to share it.

Does this kind of property automatically qualify?

No. Eligibility depends on location, property criteria, review, and the requirements of a possible transaction.

What should I ask about timing?

Ask which steps need to be completed before a date is confirmed. A preferred deadline is useful information, but it is not a guaranteed closing schedule.

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