Life is getting busier. Technology’s ability to keep us connected 24/7 has many benefits, but it’s also taken away our ability to switch off in the way we used to. In a survey of American parents, 74% of people said they sometimes feel too busy to enjoy life. 18% said they feel that way most of the time. In another survey, 31% of parents said they always feel rushed, and more than half said it is very difficult to balance the responsibilities of their jobs and family. 

With parents feeling so overwhelmed, the idea of moving house can often feel too much to juggle, and families end up staying in unsuitable properties. Surely there must be an easier way? Our top tips for a hassle-free house sale will help even the busiest of parents secure a stress-free move.

1. Be prepared

The earlier you start preparing for your move, the less overwhelming it’s going to feel. There are lots of tasks that can be broken down into bitesize chunks. Taking just 5-10 minutes at a time, these jobs can easily be completed after putting the children to bed. These tasks include:

• Collating any paperwork relating to your property. This might be guarantees, lease information or paperwork relating to any building work you’ve had done.

• Research how much you might be able to sell your current property for.

• Research properties in the area you want to move to. What sort of property are you looking for? What can you get for your budget?

• Book an appointment with a financial advisor.

• Declutter your current property – break this down into just 10-minute chunks. You’ll be amazed how much you can get done in that amount of time.

2. Get a great team 

Having a great team of professionals on-board can make a huge difference to the speed, success and stress of a house sale. If you’re struggling to balance your work and parenting responsibilities, your best option is to outsource everything you can. Thankfully, there are loads of different services that can now be outsourced when moving house. Based on your property criteria, a good real estate agent will be able to filter their search and only get you out to view the very best properties. 

3. Consider a private sale

If the process of going through a traditional property sale still feels too much, it’s worth exploring other options. Trying to keep a family home ‘viewing ready’ at all times can be exhausting, but there are other options. A private house sale to a home buying company, for example, eliminates the need for any viewings or open house events and can be completed on a date of your choice.