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How will selling my home for less than I paid for it benefit me?

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If you’re thinking about selling your home and you owe more than your home is worth, you probably have a good reason for wanting to sell. Perhaps you’re facing financial difficulties and can no longer afford the payment. Or maybe your company has relocated you to another part of the country and you don’t want to be a remote landlord.

There are a variey of reasons one may feel that they have to sell their home for less than they paid for it. If you’re faced with this choice, there are a few benefits to you as a seller based on your situation.

For instance, you no longer have to pay that particular house payment. This might be good if you are facing financial difficulty as the payment will no longer be a burden. If you have already purchased another home and are having a hard time making two payments, losing the extra payment could also be a benefit.

If you purchase another home, you will have a chance to make up for the lost equity in your new home when the market improves.

However overall, it’s not much of a benefit to you to sell your home at a loss unless the benefits of selling in your unique situation outweigh the negatives of taking a loss. In our economy, some people have very tough decisions to make. If you need guidance making a decision about selling your home, one of our real estate agents would be happy to help you weigh the pros and cons of selling in today’s market.

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