{"id":10799,"date":"2019-05-30T12:12:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T19:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=10799"},"modified":"2026-04-13T01:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:50:13","slug":"cost-to-relocate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/cost-to-relocate\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Will it Cost You to Sell Your House and Relocate for a Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relocating for a new job can be incredibly rewarding. According to a survey of over 3,000 people who\u2019ve gone through the process<\/a>, 71% report enjoying new experiences, 51% say the move put their career on a better track, and 40% found a community they like more as a result.<\/p>\n

But before you can get to all the good stuff, it can be difficult to see past the initial hit to your bank account, depending on how generous of a relocation package you can negotiate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve pored over the budget estimates for different steps of process and scrounged up various expense tools so you can find out how much you\u2019ll need to spend to sell your house, move from point A to B, get settled, ultimately better calculate the total cost to relocate.<\/p>\n

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Costs of selling your house: Factor in home prep, agent commissions, and extra fees<\/b><\/h2>\n

The thought of selling your home<\/a> might bring dollar signs to mind, but don\u2019t forget about the costs that go into this process. Depending on your state\u2019s customary fees and the condition of your home, you should budget 7%-10% of the total sale price<\/a> toward home prep<\/a>, commissions<\/a>, and closing costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You should also factor in the time and energy you\u2019ll spend on getting the house market-ready and finding a buyer. If the hassles of repairs, stagings, showings aren\u2019t worth it or you\u2019re new employer\u2019s given you a tight timeline, accepting a cash offer could be an attractive option.<\/p>\n

Curious how much a cash buyer would offer on your house? HomeLight partners with over 100 nationwide pre-approved iBuyers (instant home buyers), and we can actually do the backend legwork to determine which iBuyer is the best match for any given seller.<\/p>\n

Just fill out some information about your home and location and we\u2019ll connect you with the highest bidder for your property type.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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