Are You Waiting for the ‘Perfect Time’ To Move– Or Is That Just Fear Talking?
In the world of moving home, timing feels like everything.
You might be saying to yourself: “I’ll wait until the market picks up… or when the kids finish school… or when that dream house appears.”
But sometimes, waiting for the perfect time is just fear in disguise.
Fear is Normal – But It Doesn’t Have to Dictate Your Move
Selling your home can feel overwhelming. There are decisions to make, finances to organise, boxes to tick, and let’s be honest, emotions to deal with. This house might hold years of memories. It might be the first home you owned. It might even be a little part of your identity.
And with all that wrapped up into one decision, it’s easy to freeze.
- "What if I sell and can’t find anywhere to go?"
- "What if no one wants my house?"
- "What if I regret it later?"
These are all normal thoughts, but the danger comes when they start making the decisions for you. Or even worse, give you decision paralysis!
There’s No Perfect Time – Only Prepared Time
Here’s the truth: There’s rarely a single, perfect moment to list your home.
The market moves and life changes. But when you’re prepared, i.e., when you’ve done your thinking, laid out a plan, and gathered the right advice, you’ll be able to move with confidence.
Here’s how you can start:
1. Educate Yourself Early
The more you understand the process, the less scary it becomes. That’s why we wrote our book Selling Your Family Home – to lay it all out step by step for you. From prepping your house to navigating offers, it’s your A to Z for taking control.
2. Focus on What’s in Your Control
You can’t control the market. But you can get your house ready, understand your budget, speak to a local agent, and put together a rough marketing plan and moving timeline.
3. Acknowledge the Emotion and Lead with Logic
We all get emotional about our homes. And that’s to be expected. But emotion shouldn’t steer the ship alone. Pair it with practical planning and trusted advice, and you’ll find that fear doesn’t hold as much power.
4. Ask For Help
You don’t have to figure this all out alone. A good agent isn’t just there to put a sign up, they’re there to guide you, listen to your worries, and offer real, practical solutions.
Make Sure Fear Isn’t Making the Decisions
If you’re hesitating, not out of strategy, but out of uncertainty, you’re not alone. The majority of sellers we speak to feel this way at some point.
But getting stuck here? That’s what leads to regret.
So, if you’ve been caught in that cycle of “I’m not ready yet,” consider this your sign to dig a little deeper into why and whether getting informed might be the antidote to the unknown.
Start with our book. It’s written by experienced agents who get what you’re going through, and it might just be the thing that turns fear into clarity.
We’re not here to pressure. We’re here to prepare you. Get your copy below:
