How to Sell Your House Fast for a Job Relocation

You got the offer. Your start date is 30 days out. You need to sell — and you don’t have time to wait 90 days for a traditional MLS sale. Here’s how to move fast without leaving too much money on the table.

Your Options, Ranked by Speed

1. Cash Buyer (7-14 days)

Fastest option. You get certainty of closing before your move date, no repairs required, no showings. You accept a lower gross price in exchange for speed and certainty. See our full process.

2. iBuyer (14-30 days)

Instant online offer from a company like Opendoor. Similar speed to a local cash buyer but with more fees. Compare Opendoor vs local cash buyers.

3. Traditional MLS with Aggressive Pricing (30-60 days)

List 3-5% below comparable homes to attract multiple offers fast. Requires pre-listing repairs, staging, and constant showings. Risk: buyer financing may fall through and reset the timeline.

4. Rent It Out and Sell Later

Buys time but adds landlord duties on top of a new job in a new city. Property management fees eat into cash flow.

Fast-Sale Checklist

• Get 2-3 cash offers for a floor price
• Have your mortgage payoff statement ready
• Locate the deed, HOA docs, and any warranty paperwork
• Notify your HOA (if any) about the pending sale
• Schedule utility disconnect at your new address, not the old one
• Set up mail forwarding through USPS