Sooner or later, your housing needs may change. Or, you might consider moving for personal reasons. Whether you’re thinking of selling your Northwestern Wisconsin home in a few months, or in a few years, these steps will help you prepare!
1. Define your goals for the future.
Are you looking to downsize, or gain more living space? Are you thinking of relocating? Is retirement on the horizon?
Think about the locations that would work best for you. Also consider the type of home that would fit your future needs. You might want a smaller home with less maintenance, or, you may be looking for your dream home on the lake!
2. Know your current Northwestern Wisconsin home value.
You may have more equity in your home than you realize! Knowing your home’s sales potential gives you a starting point for reference. Begin with our free Home Valuation and pre-market consultation for top results!
3. Establish your timeline.
When do you want to be in your next home? Determine what needs to happen to make your move possible by then.
4. Watch the market conditions.
Find homes for sale that compare to yours. Watch how long they take to go under contract. We can share recent home sales with you, and explain what’s happening in your local market.
If you will be financing your next home, watch mortgage interest rates, too! You can get Conventional mortgage averages each week at freddiemac.com. We can refer you to local, reliable lenders for expert help!
5. Pencil in a listing date.
Now that your plans have some detail, decide a target date for listing your home. This is for your own reference. Next, organize your to-do list, such as home repairs, decluttering, deep cleaning, etc. It’s time to put action behind your plans!
6. Choose your agent.
Choose a local, experienced agent who has your best interests in mind! We will explain the steps in the sale process, and provide strategies to help you attract strong offers from qualified buyers.
We’re ready to help you! Six Lakes Realty is a locally owned family business with over 45 years of experience. Contact us today for friendly, hometown service!
John Flor
Managing Broker
Six Lakes Realty
Office: (715) 924-4806
Email: john@sixlakesrealty.com