Making a Move? Here’s How to Know It’s the Right Time to Sell
Written by Gillian Gooch • May 22, 2025
One of the most personal — and emotional — questions I hear in real estate is, “How do I know if it’s really time to sell?”
For some, the decision is obvious. But for many, it comes with a flood of mixed feelings: memories, uncertainty, and even guilt about letting go of a place that’s been home for years.
As a Realtor®, and someone who leans on faith in all things, I believe the answer isn’t just about the market — it’s about your season of life, your peace of mind, and your future needs.
Recently, I worked with a couple who didn’t want to move. They’d built a beautiful life in their home. But the wife had begun experiencing health challenges, and navigating stairs had become difficult and unsafe. They knew a move was necessary — not for comfort, but for care and long-term well-being. We found a home that met their physical needs, but more importantly, it gave them peace.
That same week, I began working with a young couple on the opposite end of life’s journey — they’d just welcomed a new baby and needed more space to grow as a family. Their hearts were filled with excitement, but also nervousness about finding the right fit. I reminded them, just as I remind all my clients: the right move, at the right time, always comes with clarity — not chaos.
If you’re wondering whether now is the time to sell, here are a few questions to consider:
Has your lifestyle changed in a way that your current home no longer fits?
Are health, family, or financial needs pressing you toward a different kind of space?
Do you feel peace — even if not excitement — about starting a new chapter?
Are you holding on out of fear, or staying put because God is truly saying “wait”?
When you invite faith into the decision, you can trust that clarity will come. And when it does, I’m here to help guide every step with care, compassion, and calm — never pressure.
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1
Whatever season you’re in — whether it’s time to downsize, relocate, or grow — I’m ready to walk with you and help you make a move that’s right for your future.
In faith and service,
Gillian Gooch, Realtor®
Gillian Gooch Properties