Getting Organized for 2024 - Game Plans for Procrastinators

Welcome! Today we'll look forward at the landscape of the upcoming year and get clear on what to focus on to increase our probability for success in our real estate endeavors.Topics & HighlightsEmbracing Change:  What do we have in store for us in an election year? Historically,election years are good for buyers, however most of us feel some level of uncertaintyespecially with what’s happening in the world today. We may find some level of procrastination due to this uncertainty. Here are some basic ideas to stay on track to successfully sell or purchase property. Please consult with a licensed Realtor®, they will provide guidance and assistance on touch points for your specific situation.Write it down and break it down. If you feel overwhelmed with thoughts of buying or selling a home, create a to-do list and prioritize your tasks in order of importance.Get motivated and organized by setting deadlines. You may need to work from an ideal finish date backwards, Nancy coined this reverse engineering.Minimize distractions by staying on task, create a blocked schedule and unplug so you can concentrate on getting important tasks completed.Be accountable and recheck your to-do list which will provide a sense of accomplishment.Experience Matters:   Your Realtor® should act as a guide and mentor providing detailsto help you make decisions throughout your home buying and selling journey.Lifestyle:  The most important detail to provide your Realtor® is how and where you see yourself living. This information could include the location, the size, the configuration, or the features of the home. It’s the tangible and intangible details of the way you see yourself living that bring you joy.Timing:   It truly is “all about the timing” especially if there is a window of opportunity. InReal Estate there are periods of time, timelines, deadlines, expiration dates and manydetails around time that factor into a real estate transaction. Your Realtor® will help you stay on track and provide important dates and information. Always remember to go with your gut and if the timing doesn’t feel right, it doesn’t necessarily mean you areprocrastinating.Heidi Would is a licensed agent with the California Department of Real Estate, and her license number is 02072248.  Because Heidi serves as an agent for the brokerage of Corcoran Icon Properties, it's important that we include the following disclaimer: ©2023 Corcoran Group LLC. All rights reserved. Corcoran® and the Corcoran Logo are registered service marks owned by Corcoran Group LLC. Corcoran Group LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. If your property is currently listed with a Realtor or agent, please disregard this notice. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other Brokers.