Should You Sell Your Residence? Key Factors to Consider

by Carolyn Kay 05/17/2020

The decision to sell a home can have long-lasting ramifications. As such, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of listing a house. This will allow you to determine if now is a good time to add your residence to the housing market.

Furthermore, there are many factors to consider as you decide whether to list your residence, and these include:

1. Your Short- and Long-Term Plans

Think about what you hope to accomplish in the immediate future. If you have the flexibility to relocate from one location to another, now may prove to be a good time to list your residence.

Consider your long-term plans, too. If you find that you want to reside elsewhere sooner rather than later, you may want to consider adding your house to the real estate market in the near future.

2. Your Finances

Oftentimes, it helps to examine your current mortgage payments, as well as any other daily and monthly expenses. If you have a budget in place, you can determine if you are in a strong position to sell your home and move.

You also should consider the current state of your home – something that can have a major impact on whether you can turn a profit from a house sale. Of course, if you decide you want to list your residence, you can always upgrade your home. And by doing so, you could boost the likelihood of enjoying a profitable home selling experience.

3. Your Family and Friends

If you want to live closer to family and friends who reside many miles away from your current house, you can list your residence and plan to relocate. Then, you can pursue a new residence that provides convenient access to your family and friends.

Embarking on the home selling journey is rarely simple. But if you have a real estate agent at your side, you can receive comprehensive support as you navigate the house selling journey.

A real estate agent is happy to meet with you and learn about your residence. This housing market professional also can provide tips and recommendations so you can upgrade your residence before you list it. Plus, when you are ready to add your home to the local housing market, a real estate agent will promote your residence to potential buyers. And if you receive an offer to purchase your residence, a real estate agent can even help you make an informed decision about whether to accept, reject or counter this proposal.

If you hire a real estate agent, you can receive lots of assistance as you finalize a home sale as well. The final stages of the home selling journey sometimes can be difficult to navigate, but a real estate agent will work with you to ensure you can complete a successful home sale.

For those who are uncertain about whether to add a home to the real estate market, it generally helps to consider the aforementioned factors. If you examine these factors closely, you may be better equipped than ever before to decide whether to list your house.

About the Author
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Carolyn Kay

As a Real Estate professional, I specialize in helping my clients buy, rent or sell properties in Westchester County. I am passionate, dedicated and committed to my clients and my first priority is to provide them with first class service and guidance throughout the entire process. It has been said that I go above and beyond for my clients to get the deal closed! I have experience working with clients who have financed their purchases with either a conventional, VA or FHA loan and have a good understanding of how they work; no sale is too big or too small for me to take on. My family and I relocated to England for 2 ½ years, this was a wonderful experience but at the same time, it was overwhelming. I have first hand knowledge of the challenges as well as the positives in discovering a new community. I was born and raised in Scarsdale and once married, my husband and I decided to raise our two daughters here. Both of our daughters successfully graduated from the Scarsdale schools and are both married, living and working in Manhattan. After living in the same house for 30 years my husband and I took the leap, sold our home and bought and renovated a condo townhouse in another town. Once again we are discovering a new community and fully understand the highs and lows of selling a home we loved and buying and making a new home. I feel that my personal real estate experiences have made me more in tune with my client’s needs and therefore better able to help them navigate through the complex process. Please call me so that I can put my knowledge and experience to work for you.