John Busch IV

What would actually be left over?

Almost every conversation starts here, and almost nobody has run it. Put in your own numbers. Nothing is sent anywhere and nobody is contacted.

Should some of it go into a rental?

If the number above is larger than you expected, this is usually the next thing families ask. It is a fair question and it deserves a real answer rather than an enthusiastic one. Here is the part most people are not told. At today's rates, a townhome in Utah County bought with twenty five percent down generally does not cover its own costs in the early years.

How long does this actually take?

Six months to a year for most families. Here is where that time goes, and why the order matters more than the speed. The row in gold is the one that surprises people. Emptying the house takes longer than selling it and has to start well before the sign goes up. Families who begin there get a calmer sale and more choice on the next place.