Know When to Move - Tips for Deciding If It’s Time to Sell Your Home
Moving house is a huge undertaking and something that no homeowner goes into lightly. Often, this decision takes years to come to. But how do you know that the time is right to move - when you reach the tipping point. Read on to find out more.
The property doesn't quite fit your family anymore, but it is your home, filled with happy memories, so you put up with it. The commute to the office or the schools for the kids is a little further away than you'd like, but moving is such a chore that you'll accept the long wait in traffic. The kids are growing up, and there is stuff everywhere, but you convince yourself that you don't need a bigger house, you need to declutter and buy some storage solutions from Ikea. When that stops working, you look into the options available for extending your property, such as a loft conversion, a conservatory, or maybe even a garden room that can double up as an office and gym to give you a little more room.
But inevitably, there comes a breaking point when you must admit defeat and agree it's time to move. You're making do with a lot more in your current home, so the time has come to sell up and find somewhere new. And even when you are at this stage, it still takes months for most homeowners to bite the bullet and contact an estate agent for a valuation. It is just such a huge decision.
So, how do you know when the time is the right time? And when should you sell up and move, and when should you stay where you are?
It sounds wishy-washy, but when it's right, you'll know. No amount of good news about the property market or buoyant house prices will push you into this decision. No estate agents' fee deals will be attractive enough to you unless you are ready at that exact time. You can't be pushed into it; you have to be ready to move on your own terms.
There will come a tipping point when the areas of your life that your home does not fit into any more will become enough of a problem that a move seems like the only option. This could be when your children start school in a different area or your work location changes, making the commute unbearable. And this is when the time is right.
We talk to some homeowners for years after they have had a valuation appointment before they get to their tipping point and are eventually ready to proceed with their move.
And that is more than ok with us. Whether you're ready now or need a little more time, we're here to support you whenever you feel the time is right for you. Your journey is unique, and we respect that.
So, if you are curious about moving but are not quite ready to take the plunge just yet, don't worry. Contact our team, and we can advise you on the possible course of action to get your property on the market. We'll guide you through the entire process, from preparing your home for sale to negotiating the best deal. Armed with this information, you can wait until you reach your tipping point, and we will be waiting to help when you are ready.
And if even that is too much for you at this moment, you have the option of doing an online valuation. Available anytime, without any appointments or upheaval, simply click here and find out how much your home might be worth in just 60 seconds. Be aware that it is not possible for this price to be 100% accurate as it is based on an algorithm, but it is an excellent jumping-off point, and we are here if you want to discuss the figure later.