As A Senior Citizen, Are You Considering Selling Your Home?

Are you torn on making the decision to sell and are not sure where to start? We are your local real estate resource and are happy to help.

Has your mind been on retirement and thinking about moving out of your current home? Would you like to retire to a warmer climate, move closer to your grandchildren or travel the world?

If that’s the case, you have probably been contemplating selling your home. Your concerns are valid and understandable. Regardless of your age, selling your home is a big step and having the right team behind you is crucial.

This is always a personal decision, but you, or your loved ones, can make the best educated decision with some help and guidance from us.

3 Things To Keep In Mind

  1. What is the cost for YOU to stay in the home? As the years go on, items in the home will start to fail if they are not failing already. Maintaining a house or a yard can become very difficult. The roof is failing, the water heater is on its last leg or the appliances decide to give out. All of these are costs that can come out of nowhere! The maintenance to stay in your home will become daunting.

  2. How is the housing market? Will you get a return on your investment? Living in Washington State almost always means that throughout the years your home has been gaining momentum and equity. Our team would love to get you a free home estimate to see how much you could make off of the sale of your home.

  3. Would assisted living be a benefit to you? Would it make your life easier?

    The idea of selling your home to move into a senior living facility may send you into a spiral of negative thoughts. The alternative that may not come to mind is the amount of joy a maintenance-free lifestyle can bring you.  

    Assisted living communities are ideal for those seniors looking to stress less about household chores, maintenance, and even remembering to pay the bills regularly. 

    Assisted living communities provide personalized care to older adults in a residential setting. These services are offered to seniors whose health or well-being require a higher level of support.

    Services offered by assisted living communities include: medication management, housekeeping, meals, laundry support, fun and social activities as well as transportation. On site staff that are available 24/7.

Thinking You Are Ready To Sell? Now It’s Time To Create A Plan

  • Sit down with family and/or loved ones to start a ‘new life’ plan. When do you want to sell the home? Where do you want to move too? Does assisted living sound promising OR do you want to use the proceeds from your home sale to purchase a downsized forever home with cash that is somewhere sunny or even closer to friends/family?

  • Start decluttering and organizing your home for sale. It is best to start this process as soon as possible. What items are wants and what items are needs? What can be donated, what items need to go in the trash and what items are coming with you? It is best to clear out the clutter so home buyers can envision themselves in the home and the listing photos captivate any potential buyers.

  • Most importantly? Hire the best possible real estate team to help you through this process. Find a local realtor team that is well versed in the area, has vendors and resources to provide you with and can help find moving companies to help with the final move. An excellent real estate agent will help you sell your house for the highest market price and simplify the selling process. 

Our Team - Dubas Property Group, Is Here To Be Your Local Resource

If you are ready and comfortable to start the home selling conversation, please book a time that works for you at our scheduling link below or call/email our team directly.

  • Office Phone: 206-300-7198

  • Office Email: Info@DubasPropertyGroup.com

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