You want to get the best price possible
when you list your home for sale.
With an up and down housing market, it can be difficult to know the best time.
However, the financial aspect is only one factor in deciding when and if to
sell your home. You have to consider your own needs. Here are some signs to
help you know when it is the right time.
Lack of Space
One of the biggest reasons people have for
selling and buying a new place is that they have outgrown their current homes. Many
people buy starter homes with plans to live in them for five to seven years and
then move on. Once you have reached that point, you know it is time to find a
new place and put yours on the market.
You Have Equity
If you have been planning to sell for some
time but held out because of the poor housing market, you may be ready to take
the next step once you have equity in your home again. Do your research to
determine if your home is worth more than what you owe. If so, you may be ready
to capitalize on it and list your home.
More Sales in Your Neighborhood
If you are seeing the Sold sign more often
in your neighborhood, it may be a sign that now is a good time to sell. Certain
neighborhoods are booming with growth and buyers are desperate to get into
these areas. That often means a higher price for you.
Less Time for All of the Work
You may have gotten to the point in your
life when you don't have time or energy for the upkeep of your home. Rather
than letting things fall apart and causing your home to lose value, consider
selling it and buying something with less work involved.
Where You are in Your Life
As your life changes, so does what you need
in a home. Maybe you have more kids now or they are growing up and moving out.
You may have switched jobs and now have a longer commute or you may be looking
at retirement. If your house no longer fits in with your current life, it may
be tie for a change.
When you are ready to sell your home, give me a call. I can help
you list your house and sell it quickly so that you can move on to the next
stage in your life.
