28 Reasons Seniors Sell Their Home

Dave Halpern, Real Estate Broker and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) has helped and advised hundreds of sellers and buyers, including many seniors. Through Dave's vast personal experience, he has compiled the following list of 28 reasons seniors sell their home.

1. Medical / Health

2. Diminishing Physical Strength and Stamina

3. Home maintenance

4. Safety

5. Financial Reasons for Selling a Senior’s Home

6. Emotional Reasons for a Senior To Sell a Home

7. Time

8. House too big

9. House too small

10. Stress

11. Moving to enable easier personal care

12. Loneliness

13. Family proximity

14. Social Isolation

15. Move to retirement community

16. Move to modern home

17. Quality of Life / Self Esteem

18. Move in with adult children

19. Adult children move in to the senior's home

20. Move to dream location

21. Flexibility where to live

22. More family time

23. Declutter opportunity

24. The Home Needs Too Much Rehab

25. The Home is Outdated

26. Estate Planning

27. Medicaid Planning

28. Unable to drive

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