Wondering if You Are Ready to Move? Take this Quiz

Are you wondering if you are ready to move? It can be a big decision that involves financial, emotional, and personal things to consider. So is it time to get serious about finding a new place to live? Maybe your children have been telling you it is time to get a smaller house. Or maybe you are feeling more lonely now that your friends no longer live close. Perhaps you want to protect your investment and sell while prices are high. Whatever the case, this quiz can help you think through all the options. 

Take the Quiz:

Q: What does your financial planner say? 

A: 

•  You haven't talked to them about selling your home 
• They recommend that due to your unique financial situation you stay where you are 
• Your financial planner thinks that now is a great time for you to sell and maximize your investment

Q: Is the value of your home at the right point in the market to sell? 

A: 

• You don't know the current market value of your home, or what updates may be needed to sell for the best price. (If this is the case, we would love to help!)
• You know the market value of your home, and are financially willing to take the chance that the market may go down. 
• The market price of your home, and it is a good time to sell. 

Q: Are you able to stay in your house safely? 

A: 

• You haven't really put much thought into your safety at home. No accidents have happened yet...
• Your home is ideally set up to prevent falls and allow you to be safe when you are home alone. 
• You have safety concerns at home that make falls or other accidents more likely. These could include stairs, storage spaces that are hard to access, slippery surfaces, or other areas that are not functional for your daily life. 

Q: Are you able to participate in an active social life? 

A: 

• You may have people to reach out to, but you haven't tried yet. 
• You have several people close by that you have significant relationships with. You are able to spend time with others doing things that you enjoy on a regular basis. 
• You often feel lonely and don't have many close connections that live nearby. 

Q: Are you close to needed services? 

A: 

• You need to find a doctor, hair stylist, or other provider and are not really sure who is in your area that would be a good fit for your current needs. 
• You are a close distance to all your health and service providers and feel that it is easy to reach the people you need. 
• Right now it is a challenge to get to the doctor, to get your hair done, or to receive medical or other services that you need. 

Q: Are you able to keep up with the maintenance of the home? 

A:  

• You are not sure what maintenance should be being done on your home. 
• It is not a problem to perform cleaning and maintenance on the exterior and interior of the home. You enjoy doing it and can do so without making yourself overly tired. 
• Cleaning, yardwork, home maintenance, or all of the above are a consistent challenge for you, or you no longer enjoy doing it. 

Q: Do you have a plan in place if something changed suddenly or unexpectedly? 

A: 

• You haven't really thought through what to do if you had a sudden health or other emergency. Your family does not know your plan in case of emergency either. 
• You have a clear plan in case of emergencies. You have a living will and will, and have them in writing and have communicated them with your family members and care providers. 
• You have tried to do planning for an emergency or sudden health plan, but find it hard to work out the details of how your current home would accommodate you or what your plan would be to move. 

 

Your Results

Did you choose primarily the first answer to each question? If so, you have work to do! It is time to reach out to your financial professionals, care providers, and family, and start thinking about if your current living situation is right for you. It can be hard to have these kinds of conversations, but it is so much less stress in the long run if you are proactive. 

Do you need help finding the providers or professionals that are right for you? Since we are licensed senior specialists, we have a wide network of connections. Feel free to contact us and we will introduce you to someone we trust. 

If you mostly choose the second answer to each question, congratulations! You have done the work to make sure that you are planning ahead, and have a home that meets your needs. 

Were most of your answers the third option? Great news, that means it is may be a great time to sell your home! Right now market prices in West Michigan make it a sellers market where you can get a good price for your house without waiting a long time. If you are interested in seeing if this might be a good fit for you, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss your options with you for no charge!