Selling your home can be stressful enough, but when you have to do it from another province, it can be an even more daunting task. There are several reasons why you may need to sell from afar, but the process to do it seamlessly is in the details.
Here are some tips for selling your home from another province stress-free.
How Do I Sell My Home From A Distance?
1. Find the Right Realtor
The first and most obvious step is finding the right realtor for the job. Having someone who knows the local market, especially when you might not, is the most valuable resource you can have.
Make sure your realtor will be able to keep in touch with you to keep you updated on the status of viewings, offers, and any other essential details.
If you’re unfamiliar with the provincial real estate laws, your realtor will be able to recommend lawyers in the area who can walk you through the local regulations.
2. Be Available to Your Realtor and Lawyers
Working with a realtor and lawyers through phone and email can be challenging when you’re local, but factor in time changes and different schedules, and you can struggle to connect with your team.
It’s essential to be available throughout the process, especially regarding time-sensitive decisions. Scheduling check-ins in advance is helpful, but sometimes pressing issues come up that you need to deal with at the moment.
Keep your phone on you and have the email notifications on – it can save you from telephone tag later.
3. Make Sure Your Team Are Familiar With One Another
Introducing your team to each other and giving them the go-ahead to talk amongst themselves helps keep the process smooth and reduces any communication issues. If they already have a professional relationship, that’s beneficial but unnecessary.
All the people on your side must be at least aware of each other’s roles and responsibilities. That way, things don’t fall through the cracks. When all the professionals in your corner work together, it will ease your stress and stop endless games of telephone.
4. Give Up the Control
Ultimately, you’re not physically there to deal with the ins and outs of the sale process. You need to relinquish control to your team to get the job done effectively. Put your trust in the people you hired to get this done. They’re the professionals, and their expertise will get you the best result you can ask for.
If you’re planning on selling your home from out of province, contact our expert team at Sarasota Realty for the smoothest experience.
