Why Sellers Want to Move in This Market

By Mark Callender

Hello, my name is Mark Callender and I am a licensed real estate agent with RE/MAX Results. Because I have been helping families buy and sell their homes for more than 18 years, I am now helping their children to buy their first homes and their parents to downsize. No matter the direction you’re moving, my goal is to make the process as calm and enjoyable as it can be.

Over the past few weeks, sellers have been reaching out to me to ask, “Why should I move in this current market?” Given that it’s a seller’s market, it’s going to be difficult to find a home if you do end up selling your property.

When I’m asked this question, I often counter with a question of my own: “Why would you want to sell in this current market?” 

Many people are finding out that they’re not going to be moving back to their office spaces; employers have learned that it can be less expensive to keep people working remotely. However, a lot of sellers are tired of working from their kitchen or dining room tables, so they’re looking for homes with office space. Other homeowners are seeking more space in general as they’re spending more time at home than perhaps ever before.

Another reason that homeowners are looking to move is that they’re wanting to move to different locations. Since remote workers aren’t constrained as much by location for work, they’re looking to be closer to nature and further away from crowded urban centers.

As you can see, even though sellers are getting top-dollar prices for their homes in today’s market, their motivations to sell aren’t always driven by money.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in our current market, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to have a one-on-one discussion with you.