Planning to Move Within 90 Days? Here’s What You Should Know
At Property Connections, we know that every move is unique, but one thing is always true: being prepared early makes everything easier. So, if you’ve just completed your instant valuation and you’re weighing up your plans, here’s everything you need to know to set yourself up for success.
If you’re thinking about moving within the next 90 days, you’re in an exciting and crucial phase of your property journey. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or simply ready for a change, the decisions you make over the next few weeks can significantly influence your experience, your timeline, and ultimately, your final sale price.
Why 90 Days Is the Perfect Window
A 90-day timeframe offers the ideal balance between having enough time to prepare properly and keeping your move moving forward.
It allows you to:
Strategically prepare your home for the market
Plan your pricing and marketing approach
Launch at the right moment
Handle viewings without pressure
Secure a committed buyer
Begin conveyancing without delays
It’s tight enough to stay focused, yet long enough to avoid costly mistakes or rushing important decisions.
1. Understand Your Property’s Real Value (Not Just the Estimate)
Your instant valuation is a great first step — it gives you a ballpark figure and helps you get your bearings. But online tools can only analyse market data, not the unique features of your home.
- Factors that impact real value include:
- Recent improvements
- Current condition
- Curb appeal
- Room sizes
- Local supply and demand
- Overall presentation
This is why the next step — a professional in-person valuation — is so important.
It provides clarity, removes guesswork, and gives you a far more accurate picture of what you could realistically achieve.
2. Start Preparing Your Home Now (Small Tweaks Make Big Differences)
Presentation is often the deciding factor for buyers within the first few seconds of viewing a home, both online and in person.
Within 90 days, you have the perfect amount of time to make impactful improvements without taking on major renovation work.
Focus on:
- Decluttering high-traffic areas
- Neutralising décor
- Freshening paintwork
- Enhancing kerb appeal (plants, pressure washing, clean windows)
- Fixing minor repairs (door handles, grout, cracked tiles)
- Staging key rooms for photographs
- Improving lighting to brighten spaces
- Creating clean, inviting outdoor areas
- You don’t need to spend a fortune.
Our team can advise what’s worth doing and what isn’t based on what today’s buyers in your area care about most.
3. Get Ahead of Your Paperwork (Future You Will Thank You)
Administration delays are one of the biggest causes of slow property transactions.
If you’re targeting a 90-day move, organisation is your friend.
Start gathering:
- Your EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
- Any documents relating to extensions, boilers, electrics, warranties
- Your mortgage details
- Title deeds (if you have them)
- Identification for Anti-Money Laundering checks
- Details of any boundaries, rights of access, or shared spaces
- Information about your solicitor (or begin choosing one)
By getting this sorted early, you dramatically speed up conveyancing later and keep your move on track.
4. Choose an Estate Agent Who Understands Your Timescale
Not all estate agents work at the same pace.
If you're planning to move within 90 days, you need someone who is:
- Proactive
- Experienced in the local market
- Skilled at negotiation
- Fast at onboarding new listings
- Clear and consistent in communication
- Marketing-savvy
- Results-driven rather than board-driven
At Property Connections, we tailor our strategy to your timeline — whether speed, maximising your sale price, or both are your priorities.
We’ll talk you through:
- Your valuation
- The best launch date
- How we market your property
- Viewing strategies
- Pricing recommendations
- Best next steps
Our goal? To make your move stress-free, well-planned, and expertly executed.
5. Launching at the Right Time Matters
With 90 days to work with, we can plan your market launch carefully.
The timing of your listing can significantly affect:
- How many buyers see it
- The level of competition
- How fast you receive offers
- The final sale price
- Good preparation + strategic timing = stronger results.
6. Think Ahead to Your Next Home
As you plan to sell, it’s equally important to consider the next step in your journey:
- Do you need to secure a buyer before you offer?
- Do you need mortgage approval in principle?
- Are you flexible with your timeline?
- Do you have a budget for your onward purchase?
We’ll talk through all of this with you so you feel fully prepared and confident moving forward.
7. What Happens Next? Your Personal Valuation Appointment
The next stage of your 90-day journey is simple:
- Book your in-person valuation.
During this visit, we’ll:
- Give you a precise valuation tailored to your home
- Walk through your timeline and priorities
- Recommend simple, cost-effective improvements
- Create a clear step-by-step plan
- Discuss your onward move
- Answer any questions you might have
We’re here to make sure every part of your move feels manageable, informed, and supported from start to finish.
Ready to Get Started? We’re Here to Help
Moving within 90 days may feel fast, but with the right preparation and expert guidance, it absolutely can be smooth, organised and successful.
Your instant valuation was just the first step. The next one will give you confidence and clarity.
👉 Book your free, no-obligation in-person valuation and let’s get your journey underway. Give us a call at 01506 650 550 to book an appointment!