Most of us have spent more time at home over the past months than we could ever have imagined, especially those who now count themselves among the work-from-home community.
Frustration at some of the flaws in your home may well have surfaced. It’s an emotion that I see frequently as your neighborhood real estate agent.
Here are seven signs that you’re ready to sell:
- The idea of remodelling sends a chill down your spine. It can become expensive, it will throw your family into chaos for months, and you’re not certain you know what you want.
- The property is looking tired and its bones are creaking. The longer you leave the problems the bigger the final amount you’ll need to spend grows.
- If you don’t make a decision now, the unaddressed problems with your property will impact your asking price when the time comes to sell.
- Contracting a builder would fix things, but you’ll be spending money on a property that you want to put in your past. Bottom line, you want to make this someone else’s labor of love.
- Your home isn’t your only source of frustration. You’re not exactly in love with the location or, perhaps, the neighborhood. Perhaps you’re too far from the mall or school, or commuting has become a hassle.
- You just want a change of scenery and a new adventure.
- Your circumstances are changing and your home can’t accommodate your needs. Perhaps there’s another child on the way, or an in-law is moving in. Adding an extension could prove more expensive than moving to a new property that has an extra room waiting for you.
- The space isn’t working for you. As an agent, I see this frustration frequently, especially with kitchens and bathrooms. They’re expensive to put right. On other occasions, homes have a poor layout and rooms become dead zones. That’s wasteful, annoying and the fix can require a dramatic change to the floorplan.
If you identify with some or all of these challenges, then it’s time to consider the possibility of moving up the property ladder. It’s worth noting that many people who move house stay in their neighborhood because the problem was the property, not the area.
I’d be delighted to help you with a property appraisal, outline a possible strategy to achieve the best price and help you find your next dream home, which could be just around the corner.