If you need time to move after selling, ask whether temporary occupancy after closing is possible. Any rent-back or post-closing possession arrangement needs clear written terms and approval from the parties involved.
Agree on dates, money and possession
- The exact move-out deadline and handover procedure.
- Occupancy charges and any security or holdback arrangement.
- Utilities, maintenance and access responsibilities.
- How damage or a delayed departure would be handled.
- What happens if either party’s plans change.
Review insurance and the legal structure
A completed sale changes ownership. Ask the closing professional, an attorney and relevant insurer how temporary occupancy should be documented and insured. Do not assume your former homeowner coverage or an informal promise protects everyone after the transfer.
Keep it separate from a lease option
A rent-back follows a completed sale; a lease option concerns a possible later purchase by an occupant. Those arrangements address different goals. Make sure the documents describe what you actually intend.
Discuss the need before accepting an offer
Tell SOS how much moving time you need and ask what possession terms may be available for the property. Do not assume every buyer permits occupancy after closing or that it is included at no charge. Compare the written proposal with moving before closing or choosing a later closing date.
Compare your options before deciding
SOS Home Offers buys houses directly in Augusta and surrounding Georgia and South Carolina communities. Tell us about the property, its condition and your preferred schedule. We can explain whether a direct as-is purchase may fit; requesting an offer does not obligate you to sell.
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