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to jump on one as soon as it hits the Finally, get a feel for how long your
market.
current house will take to sell.

If you’re considering a 55+

If you already have gotten a CMA
community or an assisted living
from a real estate agent, like we
development, there can sometimes

spoke about in the section called
be a waitlist to get in. So make sure
“What’re You Working With?” then
you check out any developments

you probably have a good idea
you may be interested in and get on
about how long your house will
the list.

take to sell. If not, that’s the best

If you plan on renting, take a look way to figure it out. So make sure

at the rental market. Some areas to speak with a local real estate

have plenty of rentals, while some agent who’s good at analysing the

areas have a scarcity. Are there market and has experience

plenty of rentals in the area you advising how to time your sale with

want to live in? Are they the type of your purchase.

home you want or need?

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