What If You Regret Waiting Too Long to Move?
We’ve all heard the phrase "timing is everything." And when it comes to selling your home, this really does ring true...
But what if, in the effort to wait for the perfect moment, you let the right one pass you by?
At avocado property, we’ve spoken to hundreds of homeowners who said they wished they’d started sooner. They thought the timing wasn’t quite right. They wanted to repaint that room. Wait until after the holidays. Check in on the market. They told themselves, “next month."
And then? The home they wanted got snapped up. Interest rates changed. Life moved on.
So, let’s look at why waiting too long might end up as your biggest regret and how to avoid it.
Why Do Sellers Wait?
It’s often not fear of selling, but fear of the unknown:
- What’s the market doing?
- How much is my home really worth?
- Will I find somewhere else?
- What if it all falls through?
Combine that with some bad experiences or horror stories from friends, and it’s no wonder many homeowners feel stuck.
Misinformation Is Holding You Back
There’s a lot of noise out there. Facebook groups. News headlines. Pub chat. And unfortunately, not all estate agents are transparent about what actually goes on.
That’s why we created Selling Your Family Home: What They Should Teach Everyone at School. It’s written by real agents who do this day in, day out, and it covers:
- The real step-by-step process (without skipping over the tricky bits)
- What to prepare before your house goes live
- How to handle the emotional and practical ups and downs
The Cost of Regret
Regret often looks like this:
- Missing your dream home because your property wasn’t on the market
- Selling in a dip when you could have moved earlier
- Feeling rushed when the pressure finally kicks in
The truth is this: the market doesn’t wait. Neither do buyers. But if you understand the process early, you can put yourself in the strongest position, without rushing.
Here’s Your First Step
Before you do anything else, grab a copy of our book, Selling Your Family Home: What They Should Teach Everyone at School.
Read it over a cuppa, highlight the bits that matter to you, and take the pressure off.
Get your copy here 👇
You don’t need to move now. But you do need to know what’s involved, so when you are ready, you’re actually ready.
