When people think about selling their home, many focus on all the things they will have to do: paint the kitchen; clean out closets; prepare for viewings; find another home; arrange financing; start packing; etc. It can very quickly become overwhelming. But if you focus on a long to-do list, you may be dissuaded from ever making a move! It doesn’t have to be that way. There are many ways to make selling your home and buying another one relatively simple and easy.
Sure, there’s going to be some work to do. You may need to prepare your property so that it looks appealing to potential buyers – cleaning, decluttering, doing some repairs, etc. Of course, you will also need to view some properties for sale in order to find your next dream home. But those activities may not be as time-consuming or difficult as you had imagined. In fact, you and your family might actually enjoy the experience and see it as an adventure. Here are our top tips that will help reduce the stress of selling your home.
Speak to a Real Estate Agent
The first thing you should do if you are looking to sell your home is speak to a trusted Real Estate Agent. They will help give you advice on what you need to do and help you get organized. They can also provide trustworthy recommendations for contractors, moving companies, etc to help you with your move. A Real Estate Agent is not only there to sell your house, but to help you through it step-by-step!
If you’re looking for a Real Estate Agent to speak to about selling your home, or anything else, we’d be happy to help. Call us today at 250-864-HOME (4663).
Give Yourself Time to Prepare
If possible, give yourself as much time as possible to prepare your home for sale and to actually sell it. Sometimes this isn’t possible, in which case you may need to quickly cover off many tasks. But the more time you have, the less overwhelming all of those little to-do’s will be.
Make a To-Do List
One of the best ways to reduce stress is to write something down. That way, you don’t have to keep holding on to it in your mind and you know that it will get taken care of. When writing down your to-do list, try separating necessary items (such as needed home repairs) from nice-to-haves (such as painting the living room).
Ask for Help
Outside of your Real Estate Agent, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Reach out to friends, family, and professionals to get the help you need to make the sale of your home as stress-free as possible.
Do Stress-Relieving Exercises
Finally, if you’re feeling the stress there are a couple of immediate actions you can take to reduce it. Try taking deep breaths or going for a walk in nature. Also make sure to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water, and avoid sugary foods – these may help give you energy in the short-term, but once that wears off they can actually reduce your capacity to handle stress.
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