Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  Are you on the fence about whether to  sell your house  now or hold off? It’s a common  dilemma , but here’s a key point to consider: your lifestyle might be the biggest factor in your decision. While financial aspects are important, sometimes the personal motivations for moving are reason enough to make the leap sooner rather than later. An  annual report  from the  National Association of Realtors  (NAR) offers insight into why homeowners like you chose to sell. All of the top reasons are related to life changes. As the graph below highlights: As the visual shows, the biggest motivators were the desire to be closer to friends or family, outgrowing their current house, or experiencing a significant life change like getting married or having a baby. The need to  downsize  or  relocate  for work also made the list. If you, like the  homeowners  in this report, find yourself needing features, space, or amenities your current home just can’t provide, it may be time to consider talking t

  If one of the goals on your list is  selling your house  and  making a move  this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home. A great way to balance those emotions and make sure you’re confident in your decision is to keep these three best practices in mind when you’re  ready to sell . 1. Price Your Home Right The  housing market  shifted in 2023 as  mortgage rates  rose and  home price appreciation  started to  normalize  once again. As a seller, you still need to recognize how important it is to price your house appropriately based on where the market is today.  Hannah Jones, Economic Research Analyst for  Realtor.com ,  explains : “Sellers need to become familiar with their local market and work closely with a local agent to make sure their listing is attractive to buyers. Buyers feeling the pressure of affordability are likely to be pickier, so  a well-priced, well-maintained home is the ticket to d