On average people remain in their homes about seven years, how long have you been in yours? What are the factors that cause folks to examine if it’s their time to sell? From my experience, the following are the three most common reasons I hear.
1. The house is too big, and difficult to maintain.
2. The taxes are too high.
3. The winter weather is too severe.
What ever your reasons, there is a lot to think about. Where do we move? How will our family feel about our move? Can we sell our home & have enough left to buy elsewhere? Like every other life altering event it is very important you have a well thought out plan of action. Start by talking to all the people in your life who will be affected by your decision. Their input is vital, you don’t want to create family problems before you start. Find out the current market value of your home and determine how much money would remain after a sale. If you come this far and have found a place you may want to consider relocating to, a good idea is to rent a home there for a short period before buying. Selling your home is one of the biggest decisions you may make in your life; don’t allow your emotions to direct your actions. All my best in whatever choices you make.
