Relocating? Sell Your House Without Putting Your Life on Hold

A new job in another city, a spouse’s transfer, moving closer to grandkids, or just a fresh start: relocating is exciting, but selling a house at the same time can turn it into a juggling act. You might be paying two housing costs, managing repairs from hundreds of miles away, or trying to keep a house show-ready while you pack.

As Is Home Buyers, based at 1110 Pine St in Philadelphia, buys houses across the city, the Pennsylvania suburbs, and South Jersey in their current condition. If you’re moving, here’s how a direct sale can take one big item off your list.

The challenges of selling while you move

Relocation sales tend to hit the same snags:

• Timing doesn’t line up. Your start date is fixed, but the market doesn’t care.
• Carrying two homes. Mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities on a house you no longer live in add up month after month.
• Managing from afar. Coordinating contractors, inspections, and showings is hard when you’re not around.
• A vacant house. Empty houses need regular checks, and some insurance policies treat vacancy differently. Check with your insurer.
• Repairs you didn’t plan for. A buyer’s inspection can turn up items you have to negotiate or fix from out of town.

How an as-is sale helps

When you sell directly to us:

• You pick the closing date. We can often close in as little as a couple of weeks, or on your timeline, before you leave or after you’ve moved.
• No repairs or prep. We buy the house as it is, so you don’t have to hire contractors.
• No showings. No keeping the house spotless or stepping out for buyers.
• Leave what you don’t want to move. Furniture and items you aren’t taking can stay. We handle them after closing.
• Help with the move. We can assist with relocation and moving.
• Cash before closing. We can sometimes advance part of the cash before closing.
• Remote-friendly. We can do the walkthrough with you before you go, or with someone you trust after. Title companies can often arrange for closing documents to be signed remotely or by mail. Ask us how.
• No commissions. Your offer will spell out in writing which closing costs we cover.

The honest trade-off: a cash sale usually brings less than a fully prepared house on the open market. If you have time and your house is in great shape, listing may be the better move. If certainty and simplicity matter more right now, a cash offer is worth comparing.

Our process

1. Call (215) 515-0702 or fill out the form with your address and moving timeline.
2. Walkthrough. We’ll schedule a visit that works around your packing and travel.
3. Written offer. No obligation, so you can compare it with what an agent suggests.
4. Closing. A title company handles settlement on the date you choose.

See the step-by-step on our How It Works page.

Areas we serve

We buy houses across Philadelphia, including Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze, the River Wards (Fishtown, Port Richmond, Bridesburg), Northeast Philadelphia (Mayfair, Tacony, Bustleton, Somerton), and Northwest Philadelphia (Roxborough, Manayunk, Mt. Airy). We also buy in Delaware County (Upper Darby, Havertown, Springfield, Media, Ridley), Montgomery, Bucks, and Chester Counties, and in South Jersey towns like Deptford, Cherry Hill, and Washington Township.

A simple relocation checklist

Whether you sell to us or not, these steps help:

• Ask your new employer whether they offer relocation assistance or a home-sale benefit
• Get a payoff statement from your mortgage lender so you know what you owe
• Decide your ideal sale date: before or after you move
• Notify your insurer if the house will be vacant
• Forward your mail and schedule final utility readings
• Gather your deed, recent tax bills, and any warranties or permits

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my house after I’ve already moved away?

Yes. We can walk through the house with a family member, friend, or neighbor you trust, and title companies can often arrange for documents to be signed remotely. Many sellers don’t need to come back.

My employer offers a relocation package. Can I still sell to you?

Usually, but read your relocation policy first. Some programs have specific requirements for how the home is sold. Check with your HR or relocation company before signing anything.

How fast can you close?

We can often close in as little as a couple of weeks when the title is clear, or on whatever later date works for you.

Do I need to empty the house completely?

No. Take what you want and leave the rest. We’ll handle it after closing.

Can you help with the move itself?

Yes. We can assist with relocation and moving. Tell us your timeline and what you need when you call, and we’ll build it into the plan.

Make your move a little easier

If you’re relocating and need to sell a house in the Philadelphia area, call (215) 515-0702, email info@asishomebuyersphilly.com, or request an offer on our Sell My House Fast page. We’ll give you a clear, no-obligation offer and work around your timeline.

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