If your answer is yes, it's probably time to sell your house. If, like me, you go into some rooms only to dust, you likely don't need that space. You may envision staying in your now-empty nest for years and having beautiful family gatherings with children and grandchildren staying in those extra rooms. The reality is that it probably doesn't make sense to live in a house larger than you need only to accommodate guests. 

Here are some other signs that it's probably time to sell your house:

• You spend most of your free time working on the maintenance and upkeep of the house and property but would rather be doing something relaxing or fun.
• You are newly retired and want the freedom to travel without worrying about leaving your house vacant. A condo or other "lock and leave" home may be a better option.
• You're helping children or grandchildren financially with tuition, starting a business or buying a home and would like to free up the equity you have in your home.
• You have become grandparents and want to move closer to your precious grandkids.
• You have a 2-story house, plan to age-in-place and don't want to deal with stairs forever.
• You no longer go in to your work place regularly so don't need to stay within easy commuting distance.
• You've found the beautiful bungalow on the beach that you've always dreamed of owning.
• Rather than being tied to one house, you'd like a pied-à-terre in the city and a rustic cabin in the mountains.
• You are ready for the next chapter in your life and it doesn't include living in your current house!

If any of these scenarios sound familiar and you'd like to explore your selling options, let's talk. We'll chat about what's happening in the local real estate market, the price range in which your home is likely to sell and whether or not this is a good time to sell. It's Your Move!

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 Julie Bentley has been a licensed Realtor® in northeast Florida since 2012. She has helped many families and individuals determine if and when to list their homes and then got the job done. Julie also obtained the training and education to become a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® in 2019 and enjoys working with people who are in their second half-century.