AVOID EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT
We’ve talked about emotions several times throughout this book. Homeowners who are now empty nesters and/or nearing retirement and/or entering their senior years are often emotional when it comes to downsizing, as they leave behind their longtime family homes, full of memories, and downsize. However, it’s important to remember that a house is just a house, and home is wherever you are, and you can take those memories with you while looking forward to living your best years yet in a space that will better accommodate your needs and new lifestyle! When it comes to searching for your new home, you also need to keep your emotions at bay. You might “fall in love” with a home that doesn’t meet all your criteria (your list of needs, as per Chapter 14). But then you might end up making a major decision that you’ll regret in the end. Never make an emotional decision when it comes to buying your next home. At this stage in your life, you don’t want to have to start the home selling and buying process all over again, do you? No. You want to enjoy your best years yet, living out your golden years in relaxation, comfort, and leisure—not stress. So how do you avoid becoming too attached? One trick you can use to avoid becoming too attached right away is to see the potential home as just a building that needs to be inspected and assessed for any major issues. This can help give you some emotional distance as well as give you more power in the negotiation process (if it gets that far).
THE FINAL CHOICE
So, now it’s finally decision-making time! Before you put an offer on the home that you believe is the right home for you for this next season of your life, please bear in mind the following:
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