Real Estate Equals Transition

In When Harry Met Sally, a classic New Year’s movie, Billy Crystal jokes that death notices should be adjacent to apartment listings. 

“While maybe a little crassly put,” says Jessica (Jessi) Davidson, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “real estate is about transition.” 

Young couples buy houses to start a family. Families move to towns with good school districts. Older people downsize or move to locations with warmer weather. Divorced couples need two households. Changes in life usually translate to changes in address—and that’s where a knowledgeable real estate professional can help navigate the process. 

Planned Moves

Expecting a child? Changing jobs? Downsizing? These big life moments allow some time to plan, scope out neighborhoods and school systems, and gain a comfortable feel for what those making a change need and can afford. The buyers have the advantage of knowing where they want to be and when they want to be there, allowing them to make the best fit on their terms. The sellers have time to prepare their homes and optimize their timing on the market. 

Unexpected Moves

Accident? Illness? Sudden life change? Unplanned moves throw everything in a whirl and usually offer less time and fewer resources to make a move. However, real estate professionals can decrease the chaos of moving quickly. Realtors provide local expertise, housing market knowledge and the ability to get things done. 

With mortgage rates and housing inventory low, even more change is in the air. This year had a strong sellers’ market as people migrated from their former commutes and offices and looked for more space. A real estate agent will help sellers and buyers navigate the whole process of planned and unplanned moves to get the best out of any market. 

“Whether you’re moving quickly or slowly during a time of transition, we’ll reduce the surprises and hassles that accompany a move,” adds Jessi. “The most important thing for us is making sure you and your family are taken care of as you go through this life change.” 

To help make your next move, contact Jessi or any of our experienced ERA Justin Realty sales agents at 201-939-7500.