Thinking about selling your house? As you decide, consider what’s pushing you to think about moving. A recent survey from Realtor.com looked into why people want to sell their homes this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below):
Let’s look closer and see if they’re also motivating you to make a change.
1. To Make a Profit
If you’re considering selling your house, you probably have many questions. Well, here is some good news – the latest data shows most sellers get a great return on their investment when they sell. ATTOM, a property data provider, explains:
“. . . home sellers made a $121,000 profit on the typical sale in 2023, generating a 56.5 percent return on investment.”
That’s significant—Here is one contributing factor. During the pandemic, home prices skyrocketed. There was way more buyer demand than homes available for sale, pushing prices up.
Now, home prices are still rising, just not as fast. That ongoing appreciation is good news for your bottom line. Any profit you make can help offset some of today’s challenges when you buy your next home.
Talk to a local real estate agent if you want to know how much your house is worth and what’s happening with prices in your area.
2. For Family Reasons
Maybe you want to be near relatives to help care for older family members or have more support nearby. Or perhaps you’re just eager to spend time on special occasions like birthdays and holidays.
Selling a house and moving closer to the people who matter the most to you helps keep you connected. If the distance makes you miss significant milestones in their lives, it might be time to talk to a local real estate agent to find a nearby place. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) says:
“A great real estate agent will guide you through the home search with an unbiased eye, helping you meet your buying objectives while staying within your budget.”
Bottom Line
If you’re considering selling, thethere’sobably a good three-way talk so you can get help making the move to reach your goals this year.
