Housing prices are increasing, and the cost of living is going up. At Park Vista, our Waupaca independent living facility offers a friendly alternative to owning your own home. If you have been thinking about selling, now is the time to do it. If you are a senior that has lived in their home a long time, our Waupaca independent living community certainly understands your hesitation. Remember that a lot goes into selling your home, so you probably need to refamiliarize yourself with the process.
Hire the Right Real Estate Agent
The Park Vista Waupaca independent living community knows that selling your house as a senior is different than your typical seller. Make sure you find the best real estate agent for the job. Make sure the professional you choose is well versed in buying and selling in today’s market, and it is best if they have patience for working with seniors. To find a realtor who specifically serves seniors, try using the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) website to find someone who fits your needs.
Sell During the Winter
This may sound odd, but buyers are usually more motivated to move during the winter season because there is less choice. You will benefit from less competition, and with fewer options to choose from, your home may go reasonably quickly. Our Waupaca independent living facility wants the process to go as smoothly as possible.
Declutter and Stage the House
When you make the decision to move and you have lived in the home a long time, it is time for decluttering. You can start in any room to decrease the items you have. You can work with a real estate agent to stage your home and impress buyers. They will decide if you should add décor and other minor improvements to help with the quick selling of your home. Cleaning and staging take the most time, so that is the first thing you should do if you consider moving into our Waupaca independent living community.
Decide if You Need to Make Improvements
Using the guidance of a real estate agent, have them show you what home improvements need to be made. Often, a remodel is not worth it, so do not get hung up on the little things. Sometimes a fresh coat of paint and carpet will do the trick.
Gather Your Paperwork
Before your big move into our Waupaca independent living facility, make sure to prepare and organize all the paperwork necessary for the big move. Here is a checklist of some of the things you need when closing on a home:
- Original sale contract
- Mortgage documents
- Tax records
- Homeowners insurance records
- Home inspection report
- Listing agreement
- Deed
Selling a home is stressful, and if you have been in your home for a long time, it is full of memories of every place you look. Moving into a Waupaca independent living community will be a huge change, but we will talk about ways to ease the transition in our next article.
