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Should You Sell Your House? Key Factors to Consider

by Adelaida “Ady” M. Artime, P.A. 04/04/2021

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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Adelaida “Ady” M. Artime, P.A.

In her role as a real estate and relocation specialist in South Florida and Northern Virginia, Ady Artime prides herself on providing the highest level of service, confidentiality and professionalism to her clients. Based on her own experience as a government liaison, Ady is in familiar territory working with high powered individuals. She possesses a discreet and confidential work ethic, and her keen eye, attention to detail, and experience with multi-million dollar properties have earned her a high-profile, loyal clientele that expect the best from their realtor.

Known for her expertise and strong background in interior design, she stands out from other real estate agents. When a satisfied client says that Ady knows real estate "inside and out", the statement is to be taken literally. Over the course of her career, she has received recognition as an award-winning interior designer. She has designed and implemented interiors for countless luxury projects throughout the United States, and Europe. Her extensive knowledge of all facets of design, including working with architects and construction teams, led to a natural progression into the real estate arena and gives her a definite edge over the competition in serving her clients.

As and agent in South Florida and North Virginia, Ady lends her real estate expertise and design savvy to buyers and sellers. Ady's mission is to develop a faithful, repeat clientele by providing them with superior service and value. She is passionate about her work and takes the time to understand each client's needs and goals to accurately assess the options she provides. From overseeing the staging of a listed property in order to fetch the highest possible price to analyzing a potential purchase from a design and architectural perspective.