You’ve Sold Your Home, Now What? Important Steps You Should Take Post-Sale


An example of a tax benefit is if the house is your primary residence and you have lived in it for two out of the last five years, you’re eligible for a $250,000 exemption on capital gains tax if you’re single, or $500,000 for married people.


If you think your listing agent can also be a good buying agent and you’re moving within the community and in a similar type of property, you may interview your trusted listing agent as one of the three agents you’re considering hiring to help buy your next home.

To have your address changed, simply go to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) website. It is recommended that you do this 30 days before you move to ensure timely forwarding of mail after the date of the move. Moreover, don’t forget to also alert the following parties about your change of address:

Social Security Administration

State Motor Vehicle Office

State Election Offices

Billing companies (credit and charge cards, cell phones, loans, among others)

Places of employment

Magazines or publications subscriptions

Family and friends

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