qualification documents, and more. It’s about protecting your time, your money, and your peace of mind. Pricing for Quick Sales Without Planning Ahead What happens when you sell your home without a plan for where to go next? Stress, frustration, and potentially tarnished market value. Picture this: A seller accepts a strong offer and goes under contract, only to realize they can’t find a new place to live. Unable to meet the agreed timeline, they cancel the sale and refund the buyers’ costs. Sounds manageable, right? Except now their home has a reputation. Buyers and agents start to wonder: What’s wrong with this property? The Lesson Selling your home before you’ve secured your next one isn’t impossible, but it requires careful planning. Work with your agent to create contingency plans and set realistic timelines to avoid burning bridges and damaging your home’s market appeal. Buyers moving into a home before closing sounds absurd, but it happens. One seller in New Hampshire found out that their buyers had moved furniture in and transferred utilities before the deal was finalized. It took firm action from the agents involved to stop the premature move-in. The Lesson Keep clear boundaries. Until escrow closes, the home is still yours, and unauthorized access can create legal headaches. The Meth House A buyer purchased a rural home without an agent, only to Home Sale Horror Stories Moving In Too Soon
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