So, for whatever reason drives you to sell your property, particularly (and especially) if it’s your family home – this is a decision that not only has financial implications but also can cause emotional angst. It can be a very bittersweet experience; the excitement of the next chapter combined with nostalgia – no one is saying it is easy, because it is not, and some are more ready than others.
It’s particularly difficult in the instance of a relationship breakdown, illness, death of a family member, or financial stress – and these factors don’t play an insignificant part in decisions to sell. It can be a rollercoaster of emotions, fraught with uncertainty, confusion, mixed messages, and be quite overwhelming.
However, regardless of the reason, a decision has been made and with the guidance and support of a caring, experienced Agent who will help you navigate this process; it can be managed in a way to minimalise stress and promote confidence and positivity about your decision.
Firstly – prepare yourself mentally as early as possible to say goodbye; even prior to listing start the process of shifting focus and looking towards the future and the desired outcome. Actions you can take to assist this include decluttering, putting into storage items you wish to keep (or later on-sell), giving your home a refresh and neutralising some of the décor.
Secondly – recognise and speak to the agent about the benefits of your property and its surrounds; what did you love about living there? What are the features that make this home so special? A good agent will be receptive to your input, after all no-one knows your property better than you, and it is your insider knowledge can assist the agent with their conversations with buyers.
Thirdly – at the end of the day regardless of how attached you are, it is fundamentally the sale of an asset, bricks and mortar, your history here stays unchanged; but this is a business transaction. When you’ve made a firm decision to sell, place your property in the hands of an experienced agent who embodies excellent local knowledge, empathises with your situation, and is a polished professional equipped to secure the optimum outcome for you, the seller.
Lastly, look forward to the future, whatever that looks like; try and find positives in the next phase of your life, and call on your family and friendship network for emotional support if needed. You don’t have to do this alone.
Here at Wright Place we can help you navigate the highs and lows of such a life-changing decision; we have assisted hundreds of people to move on and move in.