Managing your Move

Manage Your Move with the Help of a Realtor

Long before your Hope Ranch realtor presents you with the keys to your new home, you should think about your moving plans. Planning your move is the last step of the home buying process.

Discuss with your Hope Ranch realtor when the original owners will be leaving the property. It’s a good idea to have your Hope Ranch realtor stipulate in the purchase contract how unfinished repairs will be addressed. If the sellers will be vacating the premises before the actual closing day, most realtors recommend you delay your move until a final inspection can take place. This is in your best interests because you don't want to be stuck with the cost of any additional repairs before the house is yours. You can also get reliable recommendations from your Hope Ranch realtor for dependable contractors to do any painting or other work necessary before your furniture is moved in.

A good Hope Ranch realtor will guide you through the final steps of taking possession of your new home. Your Hope Ranch realtor can also provide you with brochures describing how to pack your belongings to minimize the risk of damaging your prized possessions. Your Hope Ranch realtor may also recommend you take a few precautionary steps to prevent major mishaps on moving day. For example, measuring doorways is one simple step that will make sure your belongings will fit in your new home. This only takes a few minutes and can prevent unexpected surprises. It is also a good idea to number your boxes so you can easily recognize items as they come in. If you have a lot of breakable or valuable possessions, make sure you know which numbered boxes contain these items.

Many Hope Ranch realtors have a formal or informal relationship with a moving company. Most Hope Ranch realtors suggest you get an estimate from at least three reliable and licensed moving companies. To prevent unexpected costs, you will want to get a “not to exceed quote” contract. This means if the final amount is less than the initial estimate, you will only be required to pay the lower price.

Moving can be stressful, but planning, organization, and the help of your realtor can minimize unnecessary stress. A good realtor with a strong sense of professionalism can help you to organize the moving process and alleviate many of your concerns.