The decision to sell your starter home is rarely an easy one for most people. After all, it’s not just about moving from one place to another, it’s about letting go of your attachment to the first place you could call your own.
However, selling your starter home also presents the perfect opportunity to craft a plan to create a luxury home for yourself. So, if you’re in need of some tips on how to sell your old house and craft a plan for a luxury home - you've found yourself in the right place.
Selling your home is not an easy affair, especially if you’re not the sole owner, meaning that there’s more than one person involved with the sale. This is made doubly as difficult if you’ve gone through a divorce or are going through divorce proceedings. But nowadays, you can find companies that specialize in helping with selling a house after or during a divorce. Such companies will not only offer guidance but will also allow you to stay in the property for free for a certain period after selling it, giving you some extra time to plan your next steps. During this time, you could start getting things in motion to move any furniture and belongings to your new space. Then, consider your current budget and think of any financing options you may need. Whilst you may be looking to have a luxury home, you should also ensure you don’t go beyond your means. When you’re considering this, make sure to take into account things beyond the mortgage, but also property taxes, insurance, and so on.
Once you know what you can work with, we’d suggest creating a list of luxury features and amenities that you would like in your future home. Then, make sure to prioritize them accordingly, and start searching for companies that can help you realize your dreams. Getting quotes from companies will allow you to roughly gauge what you’ll be able to splurge on and what you may have to leave to the future.
Now that you have taken all the initial steps and moved into your new house, it’s time to turn it into the luxury home of your dreams. Hopefully, by this point, all the basics of your home are there. As such, you can now start envisioning how you want to utilize the space you have.
This can be done by yourself, or with the help of an interior designer, or depending on your needs, possibly an architect. If you chose to bring in outside help, you can discuss with them how to turn your vision into reality, and they’ll handle the rest for you.
However, if you want to go for more of a DIY approach, its important to start by thinking of the color palette you want for each room. Think of the preferred materials and finishes, such as marble countertops or hardwood floors. We’d also suggest incorporating smart home gadgets that will be practical for your day-to-day life, and often save you a pretty penny in the long run.
The final step is most certainly the most fun one, to go on a shopping spree and purchase decor that will elevate your rooms to create your dream luxury space.
Selling off your starter home may often be an emotional process. However, it often brings you closer to your end goal, to live in the home you’ve always wished for. When you create a home tailored exactly to your preferences, the joy you’ll experience will surely be insurmountable. Ultimately, a luxury home isn’t just about fancy finishes and expensive appliances, it’s also about ensuring the space resonates with you and brings you comfort, the best kind of luxury.
