How To: Manage The Stress Behind Buying and Selling Real Estate and Moving
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5 :: Set a goal and stick with it. Setting a goal may include buying something at a price that will stay within your means. It may mean that you need to have your home sold by a certain date, or at a certain price (those two can work against each other). Your goal may be to be as thorough as possible in selecting your future home.
4 :: Be clear with your agent that you want service. If your agent told you what kind of service they provide, they should stick to that. This means that you should let the agent to the heavy lifting for you when it comes to losing sleep or stressing about the house you are trying to buy or sell. This also means that your agent shouldn't create drama. You'll find that some agents live in a constant state of drama.
3 :: Give the appropriate amount of attention to the things that matter. Things that matter in the real estate transaction are negotiations, inspections, and the decision making about which you need to interface with your agent. It is a good idea to pay attention to those things as they come up. Don't let those important things slide, they will create more stress later.
2 :: Spend some time playing golf. ...or whatever it is that you do. Don't get too wrapped up in the fact that your life is making a transition.
1 :: Keep track of your calendar. Make sure that you know how long it is going to be until you exchange keys. This is the ultimate goal, and it represents the date when you can sit, relax and let out a deep breath.
5 :: Set a goal and stick with it. Setting a goal may include buying something at a price that will stay within your means. It may mean that you need to have your home sold by a certain date, or at a certain price (those two can work against each other). Your goal may be to be as thorough as possible in selecting your future home.
4 :: Be clear with your agent that you want service. If your agent told you what kind of service they provide, they should stick to that. This means that you should let the agent to the heavy lifting for you when it comes to losing sleep or stressing about the house you are trying to buy or sell. This also means that your agent shouldn't create drama. You'll find that some agents live in a constant state of drama.
3 :: Give the appropriate amount of attention to the things that matter. Things that matter in the real estate transaction are negotiations, inspections, and the decision making about which you need to interface with your agent. It is a good idea to pay attention to those things as they come up. Don't let those important things slide, they will create more stress later.
2 :: Spend some time playing golf. ...or whatever it is that you do. Don't get too wrapped up in the fact that your life is making a transition.
1 :: Keep track of your calendar. Make sure that you know how long it is going to be until you exchange keys. This is the ultimate goal, and it represents the date when you can sit, relax and let out a deep breath.
Great list - and I totally agree with you. When you're stressed, golf is a MUST.
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