Are you hoping to buy or sell a North County home in 2022? The coming year is a great time to get in the real estate market. In fact, many potential buyers and sellers may make it a New Year’s resolution. But when you’re making these resolutions, it’s important to take the necessary steps to achieve them. Here’s what you need to do to set achievable real estate goals for 2022.
Put pen to paper
The very first step you must take to realize your real estate goals is to write them down. Putting pen to paper makes your goal something real instead of an idea that just exists in your head. Writing them down also helps you get specific about what you really want. Are you hoping to save for a down payment? Do you want to refinance your mortgage to get a better rate? Do you want to get your home listed before summer? Write it down to make it real.
Know what is attainable
Once you’ve written down your goals, it’s time to determine what is realistic. Don’t set yourself up for failure by setting goals that you can’t possibly reach. While it would be amazing to buy a $10 million home on the beach, for most of us, that’s not realistic. If you’re planning to buy a home, then figure out how much you can afford. Or, determine how quickly you can get your home ready to sell so you can set a date to list it.
Set goals you can measure
Another important thing to remember when setting your real estate goals for 2022 is to create goals you can measure. That way, you can see how close or far away you are from your goals. For example, maybe you have decided to list your North County home by June. You can then break that down into smaller steps, such as decluttering and cleaning, researching the local market, and sprucing up your curb appeal. Set dates to have each of these items completed to keep you on track for a June sale.
Re-evaulate as you go
Lives change, and our goals must adjust to those changes. When you’ve begun working toward your real estate goals, be flexible. Re-evaluate your choices as you go. Perhaps you’ll need to adjust how much money you’re trying to save for a down payment. Or maybe you need to move up your home sale because of a new job. Don’t be afraid to make changes to your goals. You’ll be more likely to reach them when you do.
Celebrate
Finally, you need to celebrate your accomplishments along the way! When you break your ultimate goals down into actionable steps, you can reward yourself each time you complete a step. Maybe that means having a movie marathon at home after you’ve researched mortgage lenders. Or going for a walk on the beach after you’ve cleaned out all your closets. You’re working hard to achieve your goals, so don’t be afraid to take a little time to celebrate successes along the way!
Work with the Clark & Gilman Team
No matter what your real estate goals are for 2022, we can help! Contact the Clark & Gilman Team at 760-758-1211 or [email protected] to get started. Here’s to a successful New Year!
