DECIDE TO SELL

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions… You have probably been thinking about selling your home for awhile now. Sometimes it is an easy decision and sometimes it is a hard decision. Either way, we want to help make it as easy and smooth of a transition as possible. Before anything else it's a good idea to sit down and clarify your objectives and consider a basic time frame for the selling process.

Why are you thinking about selling your home? Do you need a larger home? Are you planning on moving to another neighborhood, school district, city, or state? Maybe you need to shorten your commute? Perhaps you want a little more space to spread your wings. Whatever your reasons you need to think it through. Our professional Real Estate Brokers at Turning Point Real Estate help to consult you by providing insight, estimated values, market conditions, staging your home tips, and general information to help you make an informed decision. Being clear about your intentions for selling will make it easier for us to determine the most appropriate action for your specified goals.

When Should You Sell? Of course that depends on your situation. It is easy when you know that you have to sell quickly. Decisions come fast. However, if you are just thinking about it and not clear on when, then that is the time to sit down with one of Our Brokers to help you plot out a plan. Are you building new construction with a 9 month construction window? Do we put the house on the market and go under contract before we start looking for a home to buy? Would you ever consider a double move? Are you upside down on payments and have to sell fast? Will some minor repair work and cosmetic improvements help your home sell faster and for more money? Is it worth the time and money you spend to do it? We can help answer these questions and more.

What's The Market Like? Is it a Buyer’s market or a Seller’s market? How are the interest rates? What is the average “days-on-market” to sell a home for your area? What are the similar homes to yours going for in the neighborhood? Are there trends happening that we could take advantage of to sell your home faster and for top dollar? Are their Seller concessions wrapped into the sold prices? What incentives exist to help move the home? All of these are detailed questions that a Turning Point Real Estate Broker can help you with to determine how it will affect your situation.

How Do We Optimize Your Finances? Obviously selling your home is more than an emotional decision. It has great financial implications as well. Your Turning Point Real Estate Broker will help you to effectively assess the cumulative impact of changing residences. We will help you to estimate your potential proceeds from selling your home, and help you to implement effective tax savings and estate planning strategies. We recommend you also consult with your attorney or tax advisor of course. We will ensure that you not only take control of your finances, but use them to their fullest potential. Will capital gains affect you? Can a 1031 exchange work for your investment properties to maximize your equity dollars? Lots to think about!