Mistakes in Selling Structured Settlements

When people are selling their structured settlements,
there are some common mistakes that they make. These
are explained below, and will help to keep you from
making them.

1. Not knowing what they need financially

It’s a common misconception that when you sell your
settlement, you have to sell all of it. This isn’t
true. You can sell just part of it, and still have
money coming in each month.

2. Choosing the buyer that offers the most

The people who offer the most amount of money aren’t
always the best choice. They may offer the most just
to get the contract, and then start making changes. Be
sure to look into all the possibilities and check the
buyers before you choose them.

3. Believing in a quick closing

No matter what the buyer says, don’t believe that the
closing is going to be fast. If you plan your finances
around that, you are going to find yourself in
financial trouble. Allow for at least a month for
closing to happen.

When you have safeguarded yourself against making
these mistakes, you will find that the process will be
a lot less stressful and that things will go smoother.
Depending on what type of settlement you have had, you
have enough stress in your life. You do not need more
because of mistakes that could have been avoided.