There are many advantages in owning smaller properties for senior homeowners. Many find much less space is desirable during their golden years. Cleaning and maintaining less home equates to less overall work and lowers expenses, some rather dramatically. The decision on how you sell your larger home needs to include all of the potential costs that accompany each type of sales method. Understanding these expenses can help you to make the best choice for your situation. Should you find yourself at this stage of life, read on to learn these 5 things seniors should know about downsizing their homes in Martinsburg.
Inconvenient
If you’ve been searching for a real estate company to help you list your home in the Martinsburg area, then consider some of the benefits of working with us at Martin Realty Group. We have more than 25 years of combined experience in the very special niche of “senior relocation” and we know that downsizing can be a difficult transition for some seniors. Many of our listings start out from people who were recommended by their peers.
Our community involvement is extensive, which has resulted in dozens of letters from grateful homeowners who relocated to assisted living or full-time care after finding the right home through our website!
Because Martin Realty Group specializes in senior relocation, we understand how important it is to make this process as stress-free as possible for you. We understand the value of your time and money, so we’ll show you homes that match your needs without burdening you with the inconvenience of multiple appointments or unqualified prospects.
Clean Out
Cleaning out a house can be both physically and emotionally difficult when seniors are downsizing their homes in Martinsburg, especially if they have lived there for a long time. Part of the very reason you may be selling is the fact that your home is already too much for you to maintain, add in clearing and packing and you may find yourself exhausted. If you are not able to do the work yourself, it is likely you will need to hire someone to help you, which can be costly, depending on how large your home is and how many possessions you own. Because every corner is filled with happy memories that you are leaving behind you may become emotionally drained as well. When you know you are letting go of these things, it is very easy for valuable time to slip away as you go back in time, looking through each room, emptying closets, and sorting through boxes full of belongings.
Expensive Repairs
Inspections and appraisals are an integral part of the traditional home selling process, leading many to spend thousands of dollars when they are ready to begin downsizing their homes in Martinsburg. In order to pass inspections, it is entirely possible that you could end up facing overwhelming repair bills for an issue you were not even aware of previously. Real estate professionals know that many buyers lack the imagination required to realize the potential you may feel your property possesses, with no ability to see past anything that is in a state of disrepair, simply worn or even outdated. The upgrades required to modernize and refresh a home can be anything from replacing aging cabinetry to installing new flooring in part or all of the property. You may need to replace woodwork or paint the interior and exterior of the home. All of these costs can add up very quickly and must be met prior to ever realizing a profit on the home. For that matter, it must be complete before ever listing the home for sale. As time passes, your bills only continue to rise as more and more of your potential profits slip away.
Another Option
Consider a direct sale to MDWVHomebuyer.com, which can be a much better option for you! We take the time to listen to your situation and understand your goals for now and the future. At MDWVHomebuyer.com we are happy to help you with this decision, if listing with an agent is a better option for you, we will tell you so. Should you choose to work with MDWVHomebuyer.com you can just pack what you want to keep when you are downsizing, by selling your home in Martinsburg directly, without any more showings to worry about. You can also save all the time and costs involved in a deep clean of your larger home when you sell directly. In many cases you can just leave behind any items you would rather not take along to your new residence. You can leave the monthly payments behind too. Working with MDWVHomebuyer.com means eliminating most of the normal fees associated with traditional closings. The price MDWVHomebuyer.com offers is the price you get. You will also forego the fees normally associated with the required reports from appraisals and inspections in most cases. Especially on newer or more recently renovated properties. Send us a message or call MDWVHomebuyer.com today at 304-758-3119 to learn just how quickly we can help you start saving money!