Can it cover that? The surprising home-selling costs Notable can cover

Selling your home? Expect the unexpected

Most home sellers know the common recommendations to get their home prepped and listed: painting, staging, small repairs, landscaping, and cleaning.

But getting a home market-ready can come with surprises and sometimes, unexpected costs. Maybe something came up during inspection, or you just discovered a pest problem right before listing. Or, maybe you've already moved out of the home you're showing, and forgot to pay the electrical bill.

So, can Notable's funds keep the lights on, and the bugs out? Let's see what unexpected expenses we've recently covered.

The surprising home-selling costs Notable can cover

We asked our team for stories from recent home sales: what unexpected expenses has Notable covered in a recent sale? Here are seven unexpected expenses home sellers didn't have to pay for upfront.

1. Temporary housing during showings

Living in a home while it’s actively being shown isn’t always easy. You might have a family to relocate, a business to run from home, or have pets that need to be boarded while showing. At the same time, a good showing is critical: the buyers need the right environment to visualize themselves living in the home, but not in your home.

Some sellers successfully used Notable's pay-at-close funds for short-term housing during back-to-back showings or open house weekends, so buyers can experience the home without interruptions.

A vacant home and a flexible showing schedule can make it easier for you, your real estate agent and the buyers to get the home sold quicker.

2. Keeping utilities running in a vacant home

Sellers have used Notable funds to cover electricity and utility bills while the property is vacant and on the market.

An empty home still needs to feel welcoming. Keeping lights, HVAC systems, and appliances running helps homes show better, protects the property, and avoids the “vacant home” feeling prospective buyers don't want.

3. Pest control before listing

Discovering a pest problem during escrow is an easy way to derail your sale.

Sellers have used Notable to cover pre-listing pest control to reassure buyers that the home was properly maintained before hitting the market.

4. Boarding pets during open houses

Woof, is that a litter box in your listing photos? Dogs barking during showings? Even the biggest animal lovers prefer a calm, clean experience when touring your home.

Some sellers use Notable funds to temporarily board pets during busy showing periods or weekend open houses. Notable funds can also cover a deep-cleaning and to move your personal items (and your pet's items) into storage.

5. Tenant buyouts before renovating or listing

Selling a tenant-occupied property can limit showing access and make it harder to complete upgrades before listing.

In some cases, sellers have used Notable to fund tenant relocation or buyout agreements so they can renovate, stage, and sell the property vacant to maximize their home sale.

6. Flooded basements, emergency generators: emergencies that can delay selling

You could do everything right, but life might have other plans: unexpected issues can surface right before listing or during escrow, and compromise your home sale.

One home seller used Notable funds to cover the purchase of a generator to keep electricity running because of local power grid issues. Another home seller used Notable when their basement unexpectedly flooded to cover draining, drying and sanitizing.

Access to pay-at-close funds can help sellers address emergencies quickly before they jeopardize selling their home.

7. Paying for a pre-listing inspection

To avoid any unwelcome surprises, some sellers opt to use Notable funds for a pre-listing inspection rather than wait for the buyer's inspection.

A pre-listing inspection can help sellers identify repairs earlier, price the home more accurately, and help control the final steps of the home sale for fewer unknowns. In competitive markets, that can help control costs, support stronger offers, and minimize negotiation later in escrow.

Getting market-ready can be easier with Notable

Home sales can be as different as the individuals selling them, but one thing is always true: selling a home will cost you money.

Whether they're expected costs like a fresh coat of paint, or unexpected costs like a flooded basement, Notable can help you fund the repairs and upgrades you need to invest in a better home sale.

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