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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SELL YOUR NEXT HOME?

You may not like the real answer, but it may make the decision easier!

Never complain and never explain

Benjamin Disraeli-The 19th UK Prime Minister
Check Out My Podcast on When is the Best Time to Sell and/or Buy?

Some Questions to Ask Yourself When You are Thinking of Buying or Selling Your Next Home!

  • Do I love my neighborhood?
  • Am I ok with the time that it takes to get to the things I do daily or often?
  • What am I most dissatisfied with my current home that brings up the question in the first place?
  • Are any of the issues that concern me temporary?
  • What would my ideal home have, be located, include or not include?
  • Can you envision yourself in the new home and does it excite you?

If You Are Ready for the Next Step…Here are Some Questions to Ask Yourself to Have Ready for your Agent!

  • Where do you ideally want to be located?
  • How far in minutes from the things you do daily or often?
  • Single Family, Condo, Patio Home/Town Home?
  • HOA or No HOA?
  • How many parking spots do you need on a daily basis and for guests?
  • How many pets do you have or want to have and their size?
  • Is your family size changing in the near future?
  • Do you need a gas stove or is an induction stove your ideal?
  • Do you want a pool? Private, Community, or NO Thank you!
  • Guarded, Gated, or None of the Above?
  • Approximately what do you want to spend per month? (not just what you qualify for)

Talk to your agent and let them know while you may qualify for a certain amount that doesn’t mean you want to necessarily spend that amount.

Also, it is important to separate your “wishes” from your “deal breakers” and let your agent know which is which. Sometimes, one persons wish is another persons deal breaker, so if it not a deal breaker, bring it up and then immediately say it is NOT a deal breaker.

When you get the list of homes, also ask for the criteria used to create the list so you can double check that there isn’t more or less than what you want! And Do NOT Hesitate to tell your agent you want to change the criteria if you aren’t finding what you want. Expanding a couple of blocks one way or the other, or being ok with a den instead of a bedroom can open up a whole set of options!

Here are some ideas on the Buying and Selling Decision!