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Are high prices a good reason to sell?

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A real estate ad on the radio made me stop and wonder if anyone would consider the high price of homes a good reason to sell.

The agent on the radio was being "interviewed" and was asked "Is now a good time to sell?" He replied that yes, it's always a good time to sell, but it's especially good right now because prices are so high. 

That did not make sense to me. I wonder if it made sense to others listening to that ad. 

My answer would be yes, it is a good time to sell.

But only if...

  • The house in question was a rental and the owner was tired of dealing with it. 
  • It was a seldom-used vacation home. 
  • The occupant wanted to downsize soon.
  • The occupant wanted to quit being a homeowner.

Otherwise, selling because prices are high makes no sense. 

After all, you'll still want to live somewhere, and the price to replace that home will also be high.

Do you agree? 

 

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Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I do really believe everybody has their own time and timing to do what’s right for them. :))

Apr 15, 2024 11:04 PM
Marte Cliff

I agree Laura Cerrano. You should sell when it makes sense to do so.  

Apr 16, 2024 07:31 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I do agree, Marte. Selling for the sake of selling is not a great idea, just like buying for the sake of buying isn't a great idea. If selling is part of a larger strategy... go for it.

Apr 16, 2024 04:08 AM
Marte Cliff

Yes, Nina Hollander, Broker, if you have a reason to sell, now is a good time. But it's not the time for house-hopping just because it's fun to try out a new neighborhood. 

Apr 16, 2024 07:35 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I've always thought that too, Marte. If prices are high for selling, they're going to be high for buying too. It's always a good time to sell IF it meets your needs, but not because prices are high.

Apr 16, 2024 09:48 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Marte, you are so right about the best time to sell. It's when, for whatever reason, one no longer wishes (or is able) to own a particular piece of property. If you sell at a high price and intend to buy another house in the same market, you'll likely get a wash with the price. 

Apr 16, 2024 12:54 PM
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