Getting older is inevitable. In fact, we’re all doing it right now, at this very moment. So many people are aging, in fact, that during the 20th century, the number of people in the U.S. under the age of 65 has tripled, so that by 2030, there’ll be about 72.1 million older persons, more than twice what there was in 2000.
So how do you know when it is time to move to a senior community? Here are a couple of signs:
A chronic health problem that’s getting worse. The most obvious reason to move into a senior community is if you need medical assistance multiple times a week. This makes it easier to get the help you need and ensures that you stay safe.
You have trouble taking care of the house. Doing everyday tasks, like preparing meals, doing the laundry, light cleaning and maintenance repairs can become very difficult, painful and even dangerous as you age. If basic chores are a burden, you might want to consider selling your house fast before your home falls into disrepair. Maintenance isn’t easy, and if let go, it can go from bad to worse very quickly. When caring for a property begins to be too much, you might want to sell your house quickly.
So how do you make the transition smoothly?
One resource seniors regularly seek is help selling their home. Often, seniors have lived in their family home for decades without updates or repairs being made, and the list of things that would need to be done to prepare the house to sell on the retail market can be overwhelming. The idea of living with 4-6 months of repairs and updates being done around you while you live in your home is unpleasant.
Fortunately, there are cash buyers of real estate whom you can sell your house quickly to, as is, without making any repairs or updates and often not requiring appraisals or inspections. This allows seniors to move more quickly and with less stress.
If your health is getting worse, and/or you’re having trouble taking care of your home, it might be time to move in to a senior living community. If you know anyone who may need to sell their house to move into a seniors community please call us at 314-926-0660 or fill out this form
