of-state is to get the top dollars for your property within a reasonable period. If your sale of the home involves you moving, there are a few things to do before you move to the new state to facilitate the home sale quickly and put an end to the multiple mortgages or the upkeep payment of the vacant home.
CHOOSE THE RI E THE RIGHT AGENT
Success in selling “the house away from home” depends on availing of the services of a real estate agent who can manage all the tasks incident to maintaining the property and showing it to prospective buyers while helping you land a profitable transaction. Tasks that might be delegated to a trusted real estate agent in marketing the home include taking care of it in your absence, undertaking repairs and maintenance work to facilitate greater appeal, and taking care of the processes involved in the transaction. Since the role played by the agent involved in the sale of your home is going to be crucial in deciding how swiftly and how profitably your deal could occur, be sure to interview a few agents first. Use the right criteria to choose the one who you think will do a good job for you. Ask how many real estate sales the agent has been involved in where the seller was out-of-state and what services were provided. Reliability and accountability are two traits that distinguish a good real estate agent. A cousin of a friend who happens to be a part time real estate agent is not likely to be the best available, even if less expensive. Nor is a friend of a cousin. The point being, it is not always advisable to choose an agent from your relatives or friends of relatives.
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