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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY:
The process of simultaneously selling and purchasing a new home can bring several logistical and scheduling challenges. Add a larger family into the picture, and the challenges may quickly compound. Depending on the age of your children, their investment or resistance to the process can vary, however, including them directly or indirectly in the process can support a smooth transition.
THE SELL:
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is being shown can make it less
Keeping a home ‘staged’ but functional
stressful for the family to prepare.
and livable for a family can take some
I recommend requesting advanced
work but not totally out of your control: •
their rooms that can be placed temporarily into storage. The less clutter is always better. •
Provide them with closed containers to quickly tidy their spaces before a showing.
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notices before viewings so that you
Consider allowing children to choose some items from
Work closely with your Realtor for convenient showing times to ensure routines like dinner together can be maintained for the family.
Knowing ahead when the property
are always prepared. .
