Selling Your Home When Changing Jobs Shouldn’t Be Complicated

Whether you have recently graduated from college or worked through the ranks in the same company for years, landing your dream job is a tremendous success. And if you are fortunate enough to land your dream job in Nashville, you are joining the ranks in one of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.

While this can be an exciting time, it can also be challenging. If you are relocating, you might also have to worry about selling your home while starting a new career at the same time. This can be stressful, but navigating both doesn’t need to be complicated. From finding the right agent to searching for your new home, here’s everything you need to know about selling your house while transitioning into a new job.

For many people, landing their dream job is one of the most spectacular milestones they ever achieve. It can be just as exciting as getting married, having kids, or even buying your luxury home. When securing your dream job means relocating to a new area, the number of changes happening at once can be overwhelming. How do you navigate all of these changes at once?

Start by creating a timeline, then prioritize your needs based on your timeline. If you own your home but are moving away, you will need to put your house on the market or rent it. If you choose to sell, you should hire a real estate agent to list your property. You will also need to figure out where you are going to live. This is a relatively straightforward process if your company works with a relocation firm. The relocation company will help you find a new home based on your budget and other contributing factors.

If you are not working with a relocation company, you will need to decide whether to rent or buy a home. If you choose to buy a new home, you will need to work with a local expert. Your realtor can not only help you find your ideal neighborhood but help you find a home that meets all of your most important criteria.

If you are starting a new job, the last thing you want to worry about is selling your house. In many cases, selling your house is necessary, whether for practical purposes or for the net profits to afford a new home. One of the most crucial steps to relocating is hiring an agent to sell your property. Ideally, you should work with an agent who has experience selling homes in your neighborhood and has years of industry expertise. When choosing an agent, feel free to interview different agents before making your choice. Ask them questions about their marketing plan and what their selling process entails. Your goal is to find an agent who will take the guesswork and stress from the selling process.

Once you hire an agent, they will meet with you to develop a marketing plan. Ideally, your agent should be asking you questions regarding your timeline. How soon do you need to move? What does your ideal timeline look like? How much of a profit do you need to net to relocate? By knowing the answer to these questions, you and your agent can develop a marketing plan to sell your home quickly and for top dollar.

First, you need to decide on a listing price. Whether you live in a buyer’s or seller’s market, your list price can make or break the sale. Your agent will likely present a comparative market analysis (CMA), which is made up of comparable properties in your neighborhood that have recently sold. Then, you and your agent will come up with a listing price for your property. Your listing agent will also create an individualized marketing plan dedicated to selling your house.

Before listing your house, your agent will also provide tips on how to get your property market ready, including:

• Clean your house from top to bottom
• Hire a professional photographer/videographer to capture high-quality images of the property
• Declutter every room of your home
• Hire a professional home stager to highlight the best features of every room
• And more

Once you have completed all these steps, you are ready to put your house on the market and will have one less thing to worry about once you start your new job. 

While your current house is on the market, you must focus on finding a new home. If you are fortunate enough to live in the same metropolitan area where your current home is, you could work with your listing agent to help you find your dream home. If you are relocating to a different location, however, you will need to choose another professional to work with. If you are working with a relocation firm, they may provide an agent for you. Your representative will help you find a suitable property. If you are not working with a relocation firm, you will want to find an agent that understands your needs and knows the area well enough to find a suitable match.

Search for the same criteria for your buyer’s agent as you did for your listing agent. Choose an agent who is familiar with your ideal neighborhood and has extensive industry expertise. By choosing the right agent, you are one step closer to finding your dream home while transitioning into your dream job.

Are you relocating to or from the Nashville area? Trust Janelle Waggener to help you find your dream home in the heart of Nashville. Whether you are searching for condos for sale in downtown Nashville, TN, or a single-family home, Janelle is your go-to guide for Downtown Nashville real estate. Contact Janelle today to begin your house hunt or to sell your existing home.