The selling process can be challenging, and not just because of all the paperwork! Selling means saying goodbye even before you’ve left as you allow countless viewers to look around your home. In fact, a survey by IndexDigital revealed that over half of respondents ranked moving house as the most stressful life event, more so than having a child, starting a new job, or going through a divorce. Men and women cited moving house as the most stressful life event – 51% and 62% respectively. Unsurprisingly the process can be highly emotional, so you need to be sure you are ready before you commit.
At Horts, we will make your sale as stress-free as possible. We understand what a wrench it can be to sell your property in Northampton. But before you decide to sell, we have some tips to help you work out if you’re emotionally ready.
1. You’re ready to sell if you're prepared to declutter
Unless you’re a minimalist, you probably have lots of things in your home that are special to you. The most important thing to do before selling your home is to stage it for a sale. This involves getting rid of clutter and depersonalizing to make it a neutral space for potential buyers to view. But, while moving knick-knacks out of sight is a painless task, throwing unused items away, or selling furniture can feel more permanent. Even painting a room in a neutral colour can feel like you are taking away personality from your home before you've left. However, before selling your property in Northampton, be prepared to make changes and remove possessions to show your home at it's spacious best.
2. If you daydream about living somewhere else, you're ready to move home
- Are you imagining your future somewhere else?
- Do you find yourself excitedly daydreaming about it every spare minute you have?
- Are you constantly scouring Northampton estate agents websites for your potential new home?
If the answer is yes to any of these, it’s likely that you’re emotionally ready to sell your home. Once you start staging your home for viewings, you’re already starting to say goodbye. It is normal to be sad selling a house, even if you’re making plans to buy new furniture and you’re looking forward to living elsewhere. This is a sign that you’re emotionally ready to sell.
3. If you are ready to accept viewer feedback, you're emotionally ready to sell
If you plan to show people around your property yourself, you’ll overhear lots of comments! Your estate agent will also give you feedback on viewings, so prepare to hear the good, the bad and the ugly about your home. Although some viewers will be discreet about any distastes, many won’t. Viewers may cringe at your décor or openly criticise what you think are your home’s best features. Prospective buyers might express their desire to remove the kitchen you lovingly designed or tear down your living room walls the minute they move in. If you’re ready to accept that these things will happen in your home, the selling process becomes easier.
4. When you feel ready to say goodbye - you're ready to leave
This is one of the biggest signs that you’re ready to sell up. Committing to sell means committing to leave. If you’re prepared to say goodbye and the thought of leaving excites you, then you’re definitely ready to sell your property in Northampton!
Horts Estate Agents in Northampton are ready to help you!
Is it normal to be sad selling a house? Yes, it is and at Horts, we understand that moving home can be an emotional time. We’re here to help you every step of the way and make it as easy as possible for you.
Contact us today on 01604 639933 or via email at northampton@horts.co.uk for a friendly chat or book a valuation here.
