Here are a few options when it comes to selling your home
under these conditions:
Stay in the Home
- One idea is for one spouse to
keep the house and buy out the other spouse's share. This is
probably the most common option I see here in Utah County. Another option is for one spouse to be granted exclusive use
for a specified period of time, usually until the youngest
child turns 18, after which the house will be sold. Finally,
the house can be sold outright with the profits being
allocated to each spouse. (divorce selling home)
Sell Your Utah House or Not?
- This is a decision that needs
to be made without emotions. Take into consideration whether
or not it is financially beneficial to keep the home. Many
people going through a divorce want to leave the
neighborhood for a fresh new start and never return.
Time is Money
- Put your home on the market as
far in advance as possible of purchasing a new one. Remember
that when people buy and sell a home, there is usually a
domino effect. Closing and moving dates have to be
coordinated, and the more firmly everyone commits to a
window of dates and sticks to them, the better for all
involved.
Curb Appeal
- A home that's visually
appealing and in good condition will attract potential
Utah buyers. This is your home's first impression, and it should
be a good one. A home with good curb appeal can often sell
for several thousand dollars more than the identical home
next door without curb appeal.
On the Inside - The least
expensive thing you can do to make your Utah County home appealing is to
make sure it is clean. Our homes in Utah County are
typically cluttered and messy. I don’t like to admit this
fact, but it is true. We have busy schedules, larger
families, and tend to put cleaning the home towards the
bottom of “the list.” I continually tell my selling clients
that if they want an edge on the market, they need to make
their homes shine.
Remove Clutter - Organize and
straighten stored items. If your home is crowded with too
much furniture or miscellaneous, consider putting some
things into storage. If a room needs a fresh coat of paint,
use a neutral, off-white. Finally, set a mood for the buyer.
Make your house warm and inviting with live flowers and
fresh guest towels in the bathroom. The average pre-listed
home I visit in Utah County needs to un-clutter about 33% of
their stuff. Most of the time sellers don’t even realize
their home is cluttered. If you invite me over, I would be
happy to give you some good, free advice about staging your
home.
Valuables - Remove valuables
such as jewelry and other items from view. It might be wise
to put these items in a safe deposit box before you begin
showing your home.
Hire Team Teasdale - Team
Teasdale Realty is experienced in selling many divorce homes in
Utah County. We will not disclose your divorce to anyone.
In fact, don't let potential buyers know you are
going through a divorce. This will weaken your bargaining position.
We want to get as much money for your home as
possible.
It may been needed in the coming
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