Whatever the reason, selling your home can be a trying process. Before you ever list your home, you should seriously consider your motivations to help determine if you are truly ready to part with your current home. Make sure you are really ready to go before you put the property on the market.

One of the most common reasons for selling is the need for more space. Your income may have increased along with the appreciation of your current home. Since your home is a major investment, you might want to consult your accountant to see what the financial implications might be.

Be sure to consider the following questions as you decide whether the sale of your home is right at this time:

• Is it for financial reasons or a job change?

• Is it cost effective to remodel or sell?

• Do you need to downsize because of retirement?

• Do you like your current neighborhood or have you outgrown it?

• Is it a good time to sell because of market conditions?

• Do you sell first or buy first?

A homeowner should examine all alternatives before reaching a decision. If you become emotionally detached from your house and treat it as a commodity, it might be easier to make that decision.

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