How New Parents Can Manage Selling and Buying a New Home

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New parents have plenty of great reasons to go house-hunting. Perhaps you need more bedrooms to accommodate your growing family, a bigger yard for outdoor play, or a location that's closer to schools and extracurricular activities. Whatever you’re looking for, selling a home and buying a new one can be stressful enough without a baby on the way. Take the time to prepare so you can ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. The following list of resources will help you navigate the selling and buying process and find the perfect place to spend your parenting years. 

 

Find a Fantastic Real Estate Agent

 

A great real estate agent is crucial to navigating the process of selling and purchasing in tandem. 

 

Hire a real estate agent. 

Know how to choose the right real estate agent for your needs.

Ask these key questions.

 

Get Your Financials in Order

 

Purchasing a new home can be a fairly complex process. To make sure you’re on the right track, it’s best to follow a few important steps.  

 

Know what your credit score needs to be.

Calculate what you can afford.

Pick the right mortgage lender.

 

Prep for Your Move

 

Moving is stressful so it’s best to start preparing as far in advance as possible. Here are a few tips to guide you:

 

Find a reliable moving company. 

Pack items carefully.

Change the locks.

Set up utilities and internet.

 

Keep these resources in mind as your growing family hunts for a new place to call home.

With the right preparations, home buying and selling can actually be an enjoyable experience! The trick is to get started searching for homes and tackling those financial matters long before your desired move date, so you’re not left scrambling at the last minute.

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