Considering Selling?

These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, you may be ready to #Navigate to a new home.

Have you built substantial equity in your current home? 

Check your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out how much you’ve paid down. Usually, you don’t build up much equity in the first few years of your mortgage, as monthly payments are mostly interest. But if you’ve owned your home for five or more years, you may have significant, unrealized gains.

Has your income or financial situation changed? 

If you’re making more money, you may be able to afford higher mortgage payments and cover the costs of moving. If your income has decreased, you may want to consider downsizing.

Have you outgrown your neighborhood? 

The neighborhood you pick for your first home might not be the same one in which you want to settle down for good. You may have realized that you’d like to be closer to your job, live in a different school district, or closer to shopping/nightlife. 

Are there reasons why you can’t remodel or add on?
Sometimes you can create a bigger home by adding a new room or building up. But if your property isn’t large enough, your municipality doesn’t allow it, or you’re simply not interested in remodeling, then moving to a bigger home may be your best option.

Are you comfortable moving in the current housing market? 

In this hot market, your home will sell quickly-especially with our marketing plans and for top dollar! But keep in mind sales prices are increasing as well for the average home. Ask your Navigate agent what they see happening locally and what neighborhoods are up and coming.

Are interest rates attractive? 

Low rates help you buy “more” home, and also make it easier to find a buyer for your current place.

Is the effort and cost of maintaining your current home becoming difficult to manage? 

A Navigate Realtor can help you explore your options and help you decide whether downsizing or moving to a different community may be a better lifestyle fit.