Employer relocation help
Some employers offer relocation benefits. Check before signing anything.
Timing
Title, payoff and buyer steps affect timing; build in margin.
Selling from a distance
Plan who can provide access and sign. A lawyer can explain remote signing or power of attorney — always use an independent lawyer for a POA.
Comparing paths
Listing may get more exposure; a direct sale may need fewer showings. Compare with your own numbers.
Who handles the house after you leave
Decide in advance who has keys, who meets inspectors or contractors, and how you will receive documents. A trusted local contact can help with access, but signing authority is different from holding keys. Ask your settlement agent how remote signing works, and never sign a power of attorney without independent advice.
Leaving belongings behind
Moving often means deciding what to leave. Any items left in the house, and who removes them, should be written into the agreement.
Plan
- Firm move date
- Employer relocation policy
- Who provides access
- How you will sign
- Mortgage payoff request
