3 tips to help minimise fear when selling your home

If you are thinking of selling your home, it is a big decision. If you are feeling anxious or stressed about selling your home, you are not alone. The uncertainty about such a big decision can be overwhelming, considering we only ever sell a property once every 10 to 15 years, and it is possibility one of the biggest emotional and financial decisions we will ever make.

Don’t let fear hold you back from listing your home to sell. Sufficient planning and preparation can help eliminate these stresses and worries. In this video, we provide three tips to help you overcome the fear of an unknown selling process when selling your home.

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1. Why do you want to sell?

It is important to ensure that you are selling for the right reasons. Take some time to reflect on why you want to sell you. Is it for family reasons? Is the house too small for you? Or is it too big for you? The reasons that you are wanting to sell will not change. The home will still be too big or too small for you moving forward. Understand why the home is no longer suitable, and recognise that you may be selling in tough times, but that you can look forward to a positive future with a home that suits your needs.

2.Timing of the sale

Many people worry about when is the right time to put their home on the market for sale. No one can predict the market. The main objective is to buy and sell in the same market. When other people are fearful of selling, there can be less stock available, meaning that you do not have as much competition with other properties.  If you are unsure of when to list your property to get maximum value, speak with your local real estate agent. A good agent will help you manage your expectations and ease your uncertainty, along with answer questions such as “what if it doesn’t sell for my asking price” or “what if it sits too long in the market”, along with assisting you to price your home to sell. Increasing your understanding of the current market will help to manage your expectations.

3. Choose the right agent

Take the time to choose the right agent. Working with the wrong agent can actually increase your anxiety when selling a house. They may devalue the home, cause delays, and even turn off potential buyers. Find an agent that you can develop a strong relationship with, and who has your best interests at heart, including excellent negotiation skills. A good agent should be able to tell you the current market conditions, have thorough knowledge of your local market, and a successful sales track record in the area. Have a list of questions to ask the agent when you meet with them to be prepared, and know what an agent should be able to tell you, including the costs associated when selling your home.

Always remember to practice self-care, and not to let your feelings of being overwhelmed overtake and create fear of selling your home. Maintain a healthy lifestyle for mental clarity, by eating well and getting enough sleep and exercise. This will give a clear mind, energy and stamina to face any challenges that may come your way when selling your home. It also helps to maintain a positive mindset. Remember, your attitude and responses will dictate how stressful the process will be.

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