Thinking of Downsizing your Home?

 

There may be many reasons you may be considering downsizing your home:  

• More time - Fewer rooms or smaller spaces cut down on the time expended to clean and maintain.
• Lower utility costs - It costs less to heat/cool a smaller home.  Less square footage decreases the amount of energy expended.
• Less stuff - If there is no place to put it, you're less likely to buy it or accumulate it!
• Minimized stress - Less responsibility, smaller workload, smaller investment - added together, they all reduce stress

Remember, moving isn't easy, it presents a significant change that's both physically exhausting and emotionally draining as well.  If you're having a difficult time making decisions about what to keep, what to part versus what to part with; take a break, talk to someone or ask for help.  Remind yourself throughout the process that your goal is not to get rid of everything you hold dear, but to simplify your life.

If you're considering downsizing, you'll have questions:

• Should I sell first and then buy? OR Should I buy first and then sell?
• Is it better to make this move in a seller's market OR a buyer's market? 

You'll want answers to your questions - and professional advice.  Now is a good time to talk to your Realtor who can provide you with advice on the marketability of your current home and help you with finding just the right new home!