One of the questions I hear from homeowners is, "Is now a good time to sell?"
It's a reasonable question. But after 20 years in Bend real estate, I've found that the better question is usually:
"Is now the right time for me to sell?"
Those are two very different questions.
Real estate markets change. Interest rates move. Inventory rises and falls. Buyer demand can look different from one season to the next. Trying to wait for the perfect combination of high prices, low rates, strong demand, and plenty of good replacement homes can leave homeowners waiting for conditions that may never line up perfectly.
Instead, I think the decision to sell should start with your life, your finances, and what you want to accomplish after the sale.
Most homeow...