Relocating is chaotic enough without the stress of selling your home. If you’ve just learned you’ll be moving out of Houston, the pressure to sell your house quickly can feel overwhelming. But it is possible to sell your home in a hurry if you have the right plan.
We understand – we hear from Houston sellers every week who tell us “I’m relocating soon and I need to sell my Houston house fast!” The good news is there are strategies to expedite the home sale process so you can get top dollar even with a tight timeline.
Whether it’s a new job, a family situation, or other major life change prompting the move, having to sell fast adds an extra challenge. In this guide, we’ll walk through key tips for selling your Houston home quickly when relocating. With the right approach, you can minimize hassle and maximize your sale price, even on a short timeline.
So how do you make the most out of a difficult situation?
Don’t Agonize – Organize.
You don’t want to be in a situation where you end up paying to own and maintain a vacant house for 2 years. That gets really expensive and it doesn’t have to be that way.
Although the market is relatively stable right now in Houston, things can change in an instant. We’ve heard some horror stories over the past couple of decades. Unless you’re filthy rich, you probably can’t afford to wait it out or take any chances.
So how do you make the right choices when you’re relocating and need to sell your Houston Texas house fast?
Relocating And Need To Sell My House Fast In Houston… Your Options And Steps
First…
- Find out what your house is worth: To do this you can contact a reputable real estate agent or connect with us and we can give you a no cost no obligation valuation on your property. Once you know what the house may be able to sell for in the current market… that sets the basis for how long you may or may not be able / willing to sell your house. Our offers are free and there is no obligation to accept it.
- Decide how fast you need to sell your house after you relocate…and set a hard deadline to avoid financial headaches: Relocating for a job is an exciting opportunity, but it can quickly turn stressful if your old house lingers on the market. I’ve seen professionals move out of state only to spend a year or more paying for two mortgages, insurance, and all the associated costs. This unexpected financial burden can be a major drain on your savings.The key to avoiding this situation is proactive planning. Before you even list your house, decide how quickly you need it to sell. Be realistic about how long you’re willing to carry the costs of two homes. This decision will shape your entire approach to pricing, marketing, and negotiation.
- Find a solid real estate agent BEFORE you start packing boxes: Get the ball rolling early so you don’t waste any time. Every month that you wait or every month that it takes to sell the house… costs you money. There is a way to sell your house without a real estate agent. You can sell your house to Good Faith Offers… we are a reputable local Houston house buyer and we’d love to make you a fast-fair all cash offer today. Just fill out the form through this link to get started >>
- Calculate the value of selling your house fast vs. “waiting it out” for a dream price: We all want to sell our houses for as much as possible. But one thing many people forget to do is come up with the $ amount of how much it costs for you to hold onto this house. The costs involved include the mortgage (which if you’re still within the first 10 years of the mortgage, the majority of your payment interest and not hardly going to principal at all), insurance, taxes, maintenance, etc. Let’s say you want to sell your house for $200,000… and your mortgage payment is $1,200/mo, taxes $200/mo, $100/mo for insurance, and $100/mo for maintenance (lawn maintenance, repairs while you’re gone, etc.). Those expenses add up to $1,600/mo in “non equity building” expenses. If it takes you 7 months to sell that house through a real estate agent for that $200,000… it cost you $11,200 in DIRECT “holding costs” + you had to pay $12,000 in real estate agent fees (assuming 3% for the buyers agent and 3% for the sellers agent). Totaling $23,200 in LOST money. That doesn’t even account for the value of your time, your stress in thinking about that property sitting on the market, the opportunity cost of what you could have been doing with that extra money during those 7 months, etc. The list goes on. So the real cost to you was likely closer to $30,000. But, what if you were to sell your house next week and avoid all of that? Even if you sold for a discount below the retail price (let’s say… $175,000)… you’re still ahead of the game by selling the house NOW to a home buyer like our company vs. 7 months later (and paying holding costs and real estate agent fees). It seems like a no brainer, right?
- Take action!: Whatever you decide… decide and take action soon. If you want to go the real estate agent route, great! Find a reputable local Houston Texas agent. If you’d rather not have to wait and not have to pay real estate agent commissions… then a viable option may be to sell your house to us 🙂
It’s tempting to list your home for sale at an aspirational price, especially if you believe it’s one-of-a-kind. However, an overpriced listing can backfire when you need to sell quickly. Most buyers thoroughly research market values and are unlikely to overpay. Pricing too high means your home could sit unsold for weeks or months, racking up carrying costs and mortgage payments.
Additionally, the longer a property lingers on the market, the more it can be perceived as “stale.” This makes it harder to attract buyers even after you reduce the price. When selling in a hurry, it’s usually smartest to price right in line with current market comps. This attracts more interested buyers upfront, generating quick showings, offers, and ideally a fast sale.
In some cases, we may be able to help you secure a lease-to-own agreement with a qualified buyer who rents first then purchases later. This creative option can provide flexibility when needing to sell rapidly.
In other cases, we may help renegotiate a loan, help make monthly payments or conduct a short sale with a bank.
We love helping people solve complicated problems.
Creative solutions can bridge the gap to get you where you need to be.
Who Is Good Faith Offers And How Can We Help You If You’re Relocating And Need To Sell In Houston?
At Good Faith Offers, we provide solutions for homeowners in Houston who need to sell their house quickly. Whether you’re relocating, facing foreclosure, inheriting an unwanted property, or experiencing any other situation requiring a rapid sale, we can help.
As direct home buyers based in Houston, we buy properties directly from sellers, assess any repairs needed, and take care of the entire sales process. We have extensive experience purchasing Houston homes in nearly any condition.
We know that selling rapidly often means you need to minimize hassles and costs. That’s why we provide fair cash offers and handle all the paperwork and details ourselves. There are no showings to coordinate, no open houses, and none of the disruptions of listing through a real estate agent. We can make an offer quickly and close on your timeline.
Our team genuinely cares about helping Houston homeowners through difficult transitions. We’re proud to support our local neighborhoods by providing fast, convenient home sales. We understand the complexities of life that often lead to sudden relocations and other needs for quick home sales. Our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible, so you can move forward.
The types of sellers who tend to work with us include people who…
- Need to sell fast (we can close in as little as 7 days if you need us to)
- Don’t want to hassle with listing a property with an agent
- Don’t want to pay real estate agent fees
- Can’t sell their house for one reason or another (we buy houses in as-is condition)
- … or a variety of other reasons
But we’re passionate people, and we believe in the Houston community.
We’re honest and straightforward.
We’ll quote you a fair price, and we can close fast with cash.
We’re happy to help you find answers to your toughest questions about your Houston real estate, so please feel free to call us at (713) 635-9455 and chat with us anytime.