We think you deserve to be happy in your home. After all, we all spend such a large amount of time inside our home. It’s a sanctuary of comfort and safety from the rest of the world that can be a bit stressful. But sadly, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes, something can feel off, or we may find that the property doesn’t meet our needs. So how do you know whether to love it or list it? How do you know when to renovate or when to sell your house? Well, there are many factors at play.
Sometimes, it’s not the house that’s causing you to wonder when to renovate or sell. But it’s the decor, the area, or even the outside space that are no longer meeting your needs. There can be many contributing factors that make you feel like you want to shake things up and create something new. But where should you start? It can be hard to decide when to renovate what you have or whether moving to a new home is best. In this post, we’re going to explore a few scenarios to help you decide when to renovate and when to move on. Let’s get started with Love it or List it.
Really Love Your Home? Renovate.
If you know that you love your home, the area, and your neighbors, renovating it so it meets your current needs is often the best choice. Sometimes a thorough cleaning and some paint can work wonders. Or maybe you even want to update the kitchen or renovate the basement to get your home exactly how you want it. Sometimes the question isn’t whether to love it or list it. But really it’s a mission of trying to make it into the home you want. You always have the option to list it after a renovation.
Home Doesn’t Meet Your Requirements? Move.
But sometimes, your home just isn’t quite how you want it and if you add to it, you’ll be the most expensive house in the neighborhood. Or, worse, you know you won’t recoup the investment. Maybe the layout isn’t right or the yard isn’t big enough. Maybe the style just isn’t what you want forever–and that’s okay. When this is the case, moving might be the best option for you.
Have the Finances to Move? Move.
One of the things that you need to get to grips with is whether or not you even have the option to move. You’ll need to have the funding and be able to get the mortgage in order to do it. You may also need to find a property that you like, and find reliable realtors and moving companies who can help you make it happen. If you have the option and you want to move, moving it is!
Limited With Options? Renovate.
However, if you know that you are quite limited when it comes to your ability to move, you might want to consider renovating instead. Renovating will often add value to your home, which could also help you to change your circumstances. Doing a lot of it yourself or opting for small-scale decorative changes could make the whole process that little bit easier, too.
Want a Fresh Start? Move.
Sometimes, you just want a fresh start, and that’s okay, too. Maybe you like your house and it does have potential, but something just isn’t sitting well with you. If you know that you just love the idea of moving to a new house, a new area, or even across the country, and you have the ability to do it, then go for it. Sometimes, forcing yourself to stay in your home and renovate it when you know that your heart isn’t in it isn’t the right idea. So go with your heart!
Ultimately, only you and your family will know which idea feels most aligned with what you want and where you want to be in life. There is never a right or wrong option, only the one that feels best for you. Just don’t rush the choice of love it or list it. It’s a big decision that shouldn’t be taken too lightly.
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