Selling Your Home During a Job Relocation

A common question when you’re considering selling a home is: how long does it take to sell a house? That all depends on the route that you take. If there are no time constraints and you take the more traditional route of going through a real estate agency, according to a report by US News, the average time for homes listed is 22 days, and closing finishes at 49 days. That puts the total time at about 71 days. 

That may not seem long, but if you have something come up like having to relocate because of your job, 71 days is entirely too long, and remember, it’s just an average. Your house could remain listed for much longer than 22 days, and then you would still have to close. Plus, if you go through an agency, you will likely need to make updates to the home before listing, costing more time and money.

Selling a House for Job Relocation

Selling your house for job relocation puts you in a situation where other alternatives should be considered. You may have to move out of state, with a relative, or buy a new home altogether.

If you aren’t in a rush to sell despite relocating for a job, that will work on your side, but you should still weigh your options for the best method of selling your home. Would you want to dive into a big renovation project, worry about the hassle of staging your home, or possibly have to stay somewhere else while your home is shown, all while preparing to move in a short time frame? This leaves you very little time to be at the mercy of the housing market’s constant fluctuations.

About Alberti Home Buyers

At Alberti Home Buyers, we can save you a lot of time and money by making you a cash offer for your home, regardless of the condition. If you work with us, you don’t need to worry about renovations, pictures, lengthy listing times, agency fees, writing contracts, or closing costs.