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I Sold My House and Need to Move Out In A Week
I sold my house and need to move out in a week happens more often than you might think. This happens to people we sell homes for when we receive a cash offer with a 10-day close of escrow. Many times sellers will say no as they believe it is impossible to move out in a week.
The question is can two people empty out a house, clean it, hand over the keys and exit in fewer than 7 days? Most people feel moving in a month’s time is difficult. What’s interesting is that my friends recently moved out: lock, stock and barrel in a week. They planned out what they were going to keep, what they were going to sell, and what they would donate.
They made a list of items to sell and priced each piece, and Facebook Marketplace was a good place to start posting pictures and prices.
Hit Parade List
1. Shred all old financial documents.
2. Donate the miscellaneous.
3. Pack the personal items and mementos.
4. Schedule the movers to load a cargo container for shipping.
5. Rent a dumpster.
6. Clean as you go. Let the fun begin!
The trucks then began arriving almost hourly to purchase the furniture for sale. The super shoppers were happy to come out and buy, even during COVID-19. As the furniture stores are not open, second-hand shopping is as busy as ever. Tip: Open a Venmo account so buyers can pay before they arrive. It is free.
Everything was finished in fewer than seven days — what a great example of how a move can happen when you put your mind to it. Of course, it takes the willpower to part with things. Keeping only the things that are important to you is the first step. By the way, it would be an excellent way to live every day if we could part with more things and decide not to keep every little thing that we think might be important to have.
Often, homeowners have so many personal belongings that their garage is full with no room for a car. Some homes have a bedroom in the house so full of boxes that it can no longer function as a bedroom; it becomes a storage room. We have sold hoarders’ houses that took months to clean-out. No matter how big or small the move, all moves should start with a plan.
Do you need to move but do not know where or how to start? It is not far fetched to say: I sold my house and need to move out in a week. Weintraub and Wallace Realtors, with RE/MAX Gold, can help you plan out how to empty your home. We have vendors for every task. If you want to sell your home and need support, guidance, and expert advice, call us. We can be reached at 916-233-6759.
— JaCi Wallace
How to Sell a Home in Sacramento Fast and Close Under 30 Days
A seller who lived a ways north of downtown Sac called last month to say he needed to sell a home in Sacramento fast, because he had just accepted an unexpected job transfer and had to move across country in 30 days. I love challenges and thrive on those types of opportunities. This couple had purchased the home a few years ago as a bank-owned home and were worried about disclosures and condition. They also were located in a small pocket of newer homes, nestled in a subdivision just down the street from what Bob Dylan might call Desolation Row.
As with any potential listing, I point out the positives and I don’t gloss over the negatives with my sellers. Both carry weight with a buyer, and sellers need to look at the sale of their home from the eyes of a buyer because that’s how homes sell. Sometimes sellers are worried about the tiniest things that carry no consequences of sale, and sometimes they overlook the major things that are really a big, big deal. That’s where a veteran Sacramento real estate agent can be a huge help. I share what sellers need to do and what they don’t need to do.
What these guys needed to do was clean up the house and keep it tidy. Mow the lawn. Clean out a few pieces of furniture. No repairs, no fixing anything except one loose cabinet door in the master bath that required a screwdriver to straighten up. Then, cooperate with showings, no matter how crazy it made them for a week.
We discussed the comparable sales, all of which were pretty much brand new homes. Their home was resale, older. Big difference. However, there wasn’t much on the market, either, and they had desirable factors such as four bedrooms and it was a sought-after single story. They priced it at the hottest price point in Sacramento for this type of home, and we let the market dictate.
The market responded favorably. I personally contacted every buyer’s agent after a showing. We received many offers and accepted the offer from the strongest buyer at the strongest price, which wasn’t necessarily the highest price, but it was 5% over list price and in line with the new home sales. We held our breath as I talked with the buyer’s appraiser and whammo, the appraisal came in at the sales price. You couldn’t ask for anything better than this.
Probably the best part was the home sold and closed in fewer than 30 days, even with marketing time. The buyer’s lender was able to quickly perform. The seller signed their escrow documents while packing in the convenience of their own home. As they drove across country through the cornfields of the Midwest, a wire transfer deposited the proceeds of sale into their banking account. The seller texted: “You are the best; we will never forget what you have done for us.” Peace of mind is priceless. But money helps.
