19 Jun Stay or Move? 5 Questions that Help you Decide
It can be tough to make the decision to sell. In fact, for many homeowners, it’s
overwhelming. If you’re considering making a move and struggling with the
decision, here are five helpful questions to ask yourselves:
1. “What are our practical reasons for selling?”
This question refers to what you’ll get by moving to a new home. The reasons
could include a bigger backyard, shorter commute to work, an extra bedroom,
a more desirable neighbourhood, etc.
2. “What are our emotional reasons for selling?”
This question refers to how you’ll feel about living in a new home. For example,
you might feel safer, less cramped, less worried (because the local schools are
better), or happier (because the shorter commute means more time with your
family.)
3. “What type of new home can we afford?”
This question involves finding out how much you’ll likely get when you sell
your existing home and how much of a mortgage you qualify to receive. With
that information, you’ll have a price range within which you can comfortably
shop plus a clear idea of what your mortgage payments will be.
4. “In what ways will our lifestyle be better in a new home?”
This ties in closely with emotional reasons for selling. It relates to what your
life will be like in a new home. Try to paint a picture in your mind. For
example, you might want to be able to spend Saturday afternoons relaxing in
your bigger backyard or Sunday nights entertaining friends and family in your
larger living room.
5. “What else do we need to know before we decide to sell and move?”
Sometimes people are hesitant about selling simply because they have
unanswered questions. So, if there’s any part of the selling and buying
process that’s not clear, be sure to ask me.
Did thinking about these questions help make the decision easier? If you 