Steps For Upsizing Your Home

Understanding Your Goals And Needs

Step back and take a moment from your daily routine. Relax and breathe, alright now consider if you are working from home you will want a place where your office is away from main arteries in a home, with a peaceful and quiet spot for your office you will be able to give your work the attention needed. Hey, maybe it is a room with a view. It is all about making those working days stress free and productive.

If you are the hosting type amongst your family and friends think about a home that can cater to your needs. Perhaps a large Kitchen area, a finished basement or even perhaps a outdoor living space finished with a built in kitchen to entertain on those gorgeous nights while the sun is setting in the background?

Even consider down the road your parents or maybe even your in-laws moving in with you. With versatile rooms and a layout that is adjustable you will not have to move again.

Plan Your Finances

With purchasing a bigger home besides the heftier price tag that comes along with the purchase, also you will have to consider utility bills, property taxes, perhaps maintaining a well, or septic tank, propane for heat are just some examples that you will have to take into consideration. Take a look into your finances, begin by looking into your current finances and see how much extra you are able to assign to some of these now extra costs without putting yourself or family in financial jeopardy. Do not forget to include the closing costs of the property you are selling, take those into consideration as well.

Sell Your Current Home

When and how you sell your house is an important part of this as well. Let’s start off by getting the correct price on your current home. This will give you a starting point for setting a price that is right. You don’t want to be too high that you scare buyers off, but you also don’t want to be too low where you are leaving money on the table that could potentially be in your pocket.

Tweaks and fixes around the house can make a big difference in a seller’s eye and could potentially boost your home’s value. Think about quick fixes like painting a room to make it more appealing to a buyer, or adding curb appeal. Staging your home or making your home look its best can be a game changer. This helps potential buyers picture themselves living in your home and can make them make a quick decision in putting a offer for your home.

Let’s talk about timing, timing is everything, you don’t want to be paying for two mortgages let’s face it. Ideally it would be great if you were to line up the closing of your current home with the purchase of the new one.

Let’s work together in selling your home. Let me guide you every step of the way so your transition is smooth.