Many homeowners will decide at some point in their lives that it is time to downsize. Depending on your needs, it may be the best financial and lifestyle choice. Real estate agent Beth Williams at Realty Executives White Mountains helps a lot of her clients sell their too-large houses and buy appropriately sized homes in Show Low, AZ. She’s shared a few of the most common reasons her clients choose to do this, which may be a sign that it’s time for you to do the same.

3 Signs You Should Downsize

1. Multiple Empty Bedrooms

Downsizing is a popular choice for empty nesters. Once children or other family members have moved out, you may have a lot of empty bedrooms in a large house. It’s a lot of extra space to maintain and can start to feel lonely after a while. Look instead for a smaller home with just one spare bedroom for guests.

2. Challenging Upkeep

Larger homes require a lot of maintenance to stay in good condition, and all the cleaning, repairing, and updating may become exhausting. If you find that keeping the interior clean or maintaining your landscaping is becoming a difficult task, downsizing will remove some of the burden. You’ll be happy once you can relax in a less labor-intensive home. Look for a house with a smaller yard in addition to less square footage.

3. Too Expensive to Maintain

Living in a home that’s too big for you is expensive. If all your residential real estate costs—mortgage, insurance, taxes, and utilities—add up to more than one-third of your net income, then it’s too expensive. Finding a less expensive home will give you a bit of flexibility in your budget, which may be helpful if you’re planning for an upcoming retirement.

When you’re ready to downsize, real estate agent Beth Williams at Realty Executives White Mountains will guide you through the entire process. She can help you sell your larger home for as much as possible and use her extensive local knowledge to find you the perfect home to move into. Learn more about her on her website, and call (928) 528-7637 to discuss either buying or selling property.