Selling Your Home? Here's Three Signs You’re Ready

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and sell your home. Whether it’s for an expanding family or that new job promotion, you’re ready and eager to get into that dream home you’ve always wanted. Before you take the (exciting!) leap of selling your home, here are 3 ways to know when you’re ready to sell your home.

Finances? Check.

Any home buyer/owner knows just how important/crucial finances are when it comes to houses. While you may have seen the equity in your home plummet during the 2008-09 recession, you have no doubt seen that equity now build – and that is a good indicator it’s a prime time to sell! Are you “upside down” in your loan (which only means that you owe more than your house is worth)? If not, then you’re in a good position to sell.

But beyond the equity you’ve established, have you considered moving costs? Or spruce up your own home? These are a few things to consider in your cash flow situation. The average cost of moving within your home state is roughly $2300.00. This doesn’t include what it will cost for that fresh coat of paint in the living room or fixing the broken bench on the front porch. Knowing these costs ahead of time (and putting that money aside) can not only help your move go faster and smoother. This also with fewer financial surprises.

Selling & Big Life Changes

Another solid reason to get your home on the market occurs when you encounter a big life change. These exciting changes can be a good indicator for a great time to sell your home!

• Promotion at work. Congrats! Now you can start looking in that neighborhood you’ve always loved
• New baby. With that sweet new babe arriving you can not only sell your home for something larger but can start picking out those nursery paint samples.
• Aging parents who need more involvement. Now is a prime time to find a house with a mother-in-law quarters so you – and your parents – can enjoy each other and get the care you both need with the space that keeps everyone happy!
• School district. Nothing is more motivating than knowing your kids are in a good school district. Selling your home to move into that new district is a great reason to get your house on the market. Get your kid where you think they will thrive best.
• Tired of that long drive day in and day out? Tired of missing ballet practice and getting to dinner too late? Well now is a great time to reevaluate your priorities, sell your home, and get closer to things that matter most.

There are plenty of big life changes that mean you're ready to put your house on the market!

You Have A Good Real Estate Agent

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then a good realtor is worth at least $1,000 in your pocket. Finding a good realtor is like trying to find your favorite and oh-so-specific coffee drink. You may have to search before you find the perfect fit, but once you do it is well worth the wait. But once you’ve found him, then you’re ready to list your home.

With New Mexico Dream House at Keller Williams, you’ll be sure to have quality service and customer tailored insight as soon as you contact us. From quality time listening to your needs and desires in listing and buying to sharing information on new and upcoming houses at rapid speed, all the way through to the ups and downs of house listing, we’re here to help make sure your selling experience is a breeze– and that’s worth more than money can buy.

So if you think you’re ready to hit the ground running and list your home, get to it! Your finances are solid, your life changes exciting, and your realtor is a great fit? Then get ready to sell your home and pursue some new dreams with New Mexico Dream Team.