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Originally Posted by stroglass
Is it normal to feel a little scared about this move, retirement selling our home in nj and
having enough to live well? I know we have done things right and that from a coast perspective fla offers us the best deal but I still have this voice in my head telling me What the he heck are you doing. Trying to take this in small steps We are cleaning out and fixing what needs to be so the house can be listed. House hunting in the villages starts on Oct 26 for 5 days then it hope the house in nj sales fast so I can retire and move to the Villages
I would like any input thanks for listening  |
A couple of things....
Selling the house is probably the biggest concern. Make sure when listing it that it is "move-in ready"....absolutely nothing to repair, and make sure it is
updated cosmetically with the help of a professional stager. Most people watch the t.v. shows of home makeovers now, and the dramatic but often low-cost renovations like neutral paint and new carpeting in main living areas helps people envision their furnishings/taste in it. A trained, certified home stager knows how to keep costs down by spending on the things whose cost will not only be recouped in the sale price, but will boost it above the others in the listing
photos online. This is very important because pictures online are your home's first impression, and they tell the buyer whether it's a place they'd like to see in person or not.
Would you go to a job interview dressed in your 1970's polyester leisure suit and expect to get the job? Probably not, and the home presentation is the same way.
Once ready for the beauty contest of real estate showings, price the home at an appealing price compared to others like it. It's not worth it to agonize over your home not selling when you could be here in the sunshine every day.