How Do You Know When It’s Time to Sell Your Home?

Published On: October 3, 2022|Categories: Blog, Selling|Tags: |

How Do You Know When Its Time to Sell Your HomeIf you’re like many people, you’ve kicked around the idea of selling your home before. But for whatever reason, you haven’t quite been ready yet. So how can you tell when it’s really time to sell your home and move on? This guide explains.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Sell Your Home?

There are several signs that it’s time to sell your home and move on, but these are the most common:

  1. Your home no longer fits your lifestyle.
  2. You’re too far from everything you love.
  3. You’re in over your head with your mortgage and maintenance costs.
  4. You want to start fresh.

Scroll down for a closer look at each sign that you’re ready to sell your home.

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    Sign #1 It’s Time to Sell Your Home: Your Home No Longer Fits Your Lifestyle

    If your home no longer fits your lifestyle, whether it’s because your family composition has changed, you need more or less space, or you’re working from home and don’t have the room you need to do so – or for any other reason – it’s time to sell. many people, after purchasing a new home, wonder what took them so long.

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    Sign #2 It’s Time to Sell Your Home: You’re Too Far From Everything You Love

    If all your friends, family and amenities you love are too far from your current home, why not sell and buy something closer? Many people find that living closer to the things they use and the people they visit makes life a lot easier. When you’re sitting in traffic wishing that you lived nearer to all your favorite things, you should also be thinking about how you could pull off a new home purchase.

    Sign #3 It’s Time to Sell Your Home: You’re in Over Your Head With Your Mortgage and Maintenance Costs

    When your mortgage costs too much and you’re overpaying for maintenance costs, it may be time to sell and buy a new home. Though every home is going to need maintenance, older homes typically need more – and that translates into higher costs for the owner. Often, people find that they can get a more efficient home at or even below what they’re currently paying on their mortgages. If this sounds like you, you should talk to a Tampa Bay real estate agent about your options.

    Related: 3 things you should do before you sell your home in Tampa Bay

    Sign #4 It’s Time to Sell Your Home: You Want to Start Fresh

    Sometimes you just need a fresh start, and that may include getting out of your current home and moving to a new one period if you’re not happy with your home, or if you don’t associate it with relaxation and peace, you may want to start searching for homes that will better suit your needs. Contacting a Tampa Bay real estate agent can get you pointed in the right direction.

    Westchase highly sought after Harbor Links, a gated community! On golf course - this home is impeccably maintained a 4/3.5/3-car garage, screen enclosed pool with 3,408 sq ft living space, 3-way split plan, a dedicated office space, the current owners utilize the dining room as an additional sitting area otherwise it would be a living/dining separated from the vast kitchen family room area.  Most rooms have a spectacular view of the pool area with backdrop of dense conservation area, golf course on side of house with mature landscape affords uncompromised privacy of backyard. As a former model home there are a plethora of design features that are current and appealing to the eyes.  Features to enjoy are combination travertine and wood floors, 42" upper cabinets all wood cabinetry with granite counters, closet systems in primary suite, en-suite well appointed, plantation shutters, sliders to pool area from living/family room and primary suite, 12'-high ceilings, open and airy, good storage areas.  With close access to public 18-hole Westchase Golf Course, Town Center, International Airport, Shopping, Schools and Veteran's Expressway you will not want to miss this opportunity! $1,195,000 Active

    10104 Radcliffe Drive Tampa, Florida

    4 Beds 4 Baths 3,408 SqFt 0.290 Acres

    South Tampa amazing location - New Listing with 3 bedroom & 1.5 bath REMODELED concrete block built home located in sought after South Tampa in the Gandy Manor area. Hosts a spacious front & backyard partially fenced with tropical plants. Attached covered paved carport with access to the laundry room. NEW ROOF installed January 2023 with transferable warranty! Gorgeous NEW front door with glass panel & ivy design. Freshly painted interior & exterior! NEWLY installed baseboards & beautiful laminate wood flooring throughout & grounded outlets. AC replaced in 2018 with new ducts in 2023. NEW ceiling fans, light fixtures inside and outside. All NEWER doors and closet doors. Quaint, fully remodeled modern kitchen has attractive mosaic tile backsplash & quartz countertops, including stainless appliances, updated toilets & sinks in bathrooms, mirror and cabinet in main bath. Both the main pipe and most of the interior pipes have been replaced with CPVC piping! Domestic waterlines have shut off valves. House was retrofitted from natural gas to electric.  Want an even bigger home, close in the carport to add a large master bath with minimal costs! Close to A rated schools, TGH, beaches, fine dining, shopping, International Mall, Raymond James Stadium, Hyde Park, Downtown Tampa, Water Street, The Florida Aquarium, The Selmon Expressway, I-275, & all that Tampa Bay has to offer! Call for your private showing today! $365,000 Active

    4103 W Leila Avenue Tampa, Florida

    3 Beds 2 Baths 925 SqFt 0.160 Acres

    MOVE-IN READY, New ROOF 2024, New AC 2018. Welcome to this UPDATED 3BR/2B with charming front porch and flower window boxes! Natural light flows into the LIVING ROOM with SHIPLAP accent wall, and adjoins the OPEN 12x18 Kitchen/Dining Area - creating perfect harmony for today's casual living. KITCHEN showcases White SHAKER cabinetry, GRANITE countertops, SUBWAY Tile backsplash, and STAINLESS appliances. Dining area features FRENCH DOORS which open to 12x20 BONUS ROOM with new Luxury Vinyl PLANK FLOORS - additional living space for TV & Gaming, movie nights, playroom, etc. Hallway wing leads to the 3 Bedrooms, each with new ceiling fans. 12x12 MASTER EnSUITE is fully updated with Shower. Hall Bath is fully updated with Tub. New light fixtures throughout the home. WASHER/DRYER, garage wall air conditioner, and security cameras are included. Large FENCED backyard is ready for your summer BBQs and outdoor gatherings! Enjoy OPEN REAR PATIO + firepit patio area, custom wooden playset with swings, and convenient storage shed for lawn tools. Just minutes to upscale restaurants, nearby shopping, schools, and major commute routes. 15 minutes to USF, 35 minutes to Tampa Airport. WELCOME HOME! $440,000 Active

    514 W 130th Avenue Tampa, Florida

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