PROPERTY NEWS - As 2025 begins, many people are setting goals for the year ahead.
For some, this includes buying a dream home or selling their current property to move on to the next chapter.
Preparation, determination, and follow-through are key to making 2025 the year you achieve your real estate ambitions.
“Buying or selling property is a significant life decision, and preparation is key to success, says Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. “By setting clear goals and following through on the action items you’ve set for yourself, 2025 could be the year you achieve your property dreams.”
He adds that the first step to achieving your goals is to clearly define them.
“It helps to write down your goals so that you have a visual reminder of what you hope to achieve. Be specific and add timelines. For example, I want to sell or buy a home before December 2025.”
Next, you need to break down this goal into actionable steps. This will vary depending on whether you are buying or selling a home.
Below is a break down of the various steps you should take in order to reach your buying or selling goals:
Action items for buying a home:
- Establish a budget and get pre-approval for a home loan
- Create a house hunting wish list
- Start saving for transfer duties and other upfront costs
- Set up property alerts on property portals & enlist the help of a real estate agent
Action items for selling a home:
- Attend to all repairs & get the home in good condition
- Declutter, depersonalise and stage the home
- Organise a market assessment of the home to determine its value
- Interview real estate agents and sign a sole mandate with your preferred agent
- Save for the upfront costs of selling (e.g. rates clearance certificate, compliance certificates, etc.)
“Once you are clear on the steps you need to take to reach your goals, you can then focus on checking off each action item one at a time. By consistently making progress and sticking to the plan, you will be able to achieve the goals you have set for yourself,” he states.
Sticking to the goals you have set for yourself can be challenging – but the good thing is that, when it comes to real estate goals, you don’t need to do it alone.
“For expert advice and assistance, consider working with a trusted agent who can guide you through the process every step of the way,” says Goslett.
Writer: Kayla Ferguson
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