You’re On the Market – But Did You Ask Yourself This First?
You’ve made the big move. Your home is live. Photos are uploaded, the boards are in the ground, and you’ve probably been refreshing Rightmove more times than you'd like to admit...
But let’s pause for a second…
If you’re not getting the traction you hoped for – viewings are quiet, or something just doesn’t feel right, it might not be the price, or the marketing… yet. It might be that you skipped the very first step that matters most:
Clarity.
At avocado property, we believe that every great move starts with a deeper understanding of why you’re moving – not just the logistics of how. In our book, Selling Your Family Home: What They Should Teach Everyone at School, we unpack five key questions that every seller should ask before they even think about listing. If you didn’t? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. And it’s not too late to go back and do the work.
Here are the questions you should be asking yourself, right now:
1. Why Do I Actually Want to Move?
Not just “we fancy a change.” We mean the real why. Are you upsizing for space? Downsizing for simplicity? Chasing a lifestyle dream? This motivation becomes your compass for everything else.
2. Are My Finances Ready, Set, and Good to Go?
Too many people list their home without having a solid handle on moving costs, mortgage options, or the financial reality of their next step. Clarity here avoids stress later.
3. What Are My Best and Worst Case Scenarios?
It’s not pessimistic - it’s smart. What’s your dream outcome? What’s your fallback? Knowing your range helps you negotiate with confidence and avoid panic decisions.
4. What Are My Timescale Expectations?
Want to be in by summer? Need to tie in with school holidays? A good agent builds a plan around your timeline - not just market conditions.
5. Am I Mentally Prepared to Let Go?
This is the one most people avoid, but it’s often the most important. Selling your home can stir up a lot. Are you really ready to detach and move on? If not, it might be showing through your decisions.
If these questions hit home, it might explain why the process so far hasn’t felt quite right. But don’t worry – there’s a roadmap.
We’ve laid it all out in our book:
Written by the avocado property partners, it’s the no-nonsense guide packed with insights, strategy, and the emotional prep most agents skip entirely.
Grab your copy below 👇
If you’re already on the market and not seeing the results you expected – start here.
This book might just save your sanity, your sale, and help you finally make the move that feels right.