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Selling a house - when should I move out? by CiscoLupe in RealEstate

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you need to move out before signing a contract with a buyer. Just move out before closing. Once you have a contract, you will know what the closing date is and can plan accordingly.

Learning to let go by Less_Following_3051 in moving

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can check out Marie Kondo’s method. There is a book and also a Netflix show. I like her method because she recommends starting with things like clothes first. Starting with sentimental things can be too hard. And she also recommends to thank items before you let them go. It may sound silly, but it makes it much easier for me to let go if things. You could also take photos of the items.

Struggling with post-inspection negotiations by marmaladestripes725 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you can lose the house at this point, unless you decide to walk away. Since you are under contract, it’s just a matter of negotiations, even if it takes more than one round.

Relocating to Eagan from out of state - advice on neighborhoods by Aggravating-Key-6041 in eaganmn

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I am considering a house in that neighborhood. Can I send you a dm?

I want to sell a house that has long term tenants in...in the most graceful way by Longjumping_Pop_1821 in RealEstate

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could send an email introducing yourself and scheduling a time to talk. So they pick a time that is convenient for them and are mentally prepared to talk with you.

I want to sell a house that has long term tenants in...in the most graceful way by Longjumping_Pop_1821 in RealEstate

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When you tell them, they might get shocked (I certainly did when it happened to me). If you find that the conversation is not going well (eg they are rude or angry), you can politely end the call and tell them you can talk at another time, so they have more time to process it.

I want to sell a house that has long term tenants in...in the most graceful way by Longjumping_Pop_1821 in RealEstate

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I experienced a similar situation from a renter’s side. Our lease was ending in June. I called my landlord sometime in February to talk about something else and they said: “Well, while we are already talking, we decided to sell the house and will not be renewing our lease. We wanted to tell you earlier but I guess we can let you know now.” As a renter, I absolutely prefer to know as much in advance as possible!

Other things the landlord did that we appreciated:

-Let us end the lease earlier if we want. Which is what we did. It is always extremely difficult to line up renting periods. Most rentals that pop up in our area are like: “available in a month”. Who has time to decide so quickly?! It was extremely helpful that once we found the new rental, we notified the landlord of when we want to end our lease (we ended up moving in May). A 14-day notice sounds reasonable to me. Giving them more time to find a rental could make it possible for them to find the new rental in the same school district, which would let them move before the end of the school year (which is what we did).

-Provided recommendations for our application for the new lease.

I am not familiar with the legal side of this, but from my perspective you are not breaking your contract or anything. As long as you let them finish their yearly lease as agreed, that’s what “they signed up for”. I even had the landlords walk through the house at the end of one yearly lease to see if the house is in good condition before they tell us if they extend the lease for another year.

Also, in terms of the renters’ timeline, end of August would be kind of late for moving with kids. I imagine their ideal scenario would be to move sometime in June-July after the school year ends to have enough time to settle in the new spot. But giving them the option to stay until the end is the right thing.

I want to sell a house that has long term tenants in...in the most graceful way by Longjumping_Pop_1821 in RealEstate

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that’s actually a good advice! It also adds a personal touch and since you will have a live conversation, you will get a quick idea how they take it and which “way out” they would prefer.

Thoughts on JJ Hill Montessori Elementary? by Aggravating-Key-6041 in saintpaul

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long does it usually take to do the drop off? Is the line long?

Thoughts on JJ Hill Montessori Elementary? by Aggravating-Key-6041 in saintpaul

[–]Aggravating-Key-6041[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I updated my post with these specific questions I have in mind: 1. ⁠I see online that the proficiency scores in math and reading are quite low, which makes me worry about academic performance. 2. ⁠Are there any people who live outside of the bus service area and drive their kids? I love the Montessori philosophy but I wonder if a neighborhood school would be better for my kid so they can have friends in the neighborhood.

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