I’ve talked a bit here about the fact I’ve been contemplating putting my place on the market and moving.
It’s been a bittersweet decision as I currently live right opposite the beach with one of the best views in my seachange town.
But last week I put in an offer on another place – which wasn’t accepted – but was (nevertheless) the catalyst for me to go ahead and list my place for sale.
The sign’s up!
And naturally since then I’ve enjoyed my views more than any time in the past couple of years.
When I first moved here I was constantly agog at the beauty 50m or so from my verandah. And then I kinda got used to it. As you do. But I looked without realising I was doing so.
I’d glance out and notice that the swell was moving quickly, or the ocean looking particularly blue or grey. Or perhaps the tide was very high. I was never sure how I came to that conclusion but liked the fact that I’d become familiar enough with its movements and idiosyncrasies that I could sense its changes.
I’m still sure I’ve made the right decision… but that doesn’t mean I’m not sad about leaving this gorgeous spot.
I’ve had to move my desk out of my bedroom into storage (so my room is less cluttered), so my desk is back in my living room and TBR pile packed away!
It might not make sense but I’m reminded of my hairdressing experiences.
My hair will be pissing me off for months and finally I’ll make an appointment for some drastic change. And yet… the day of the appointment, my hair looks better than ever. I immediately regret my decision to make the appointment.
“Perhaps my hair is fine after all?” I think. But I force myself to remember my feelings of the past weeks or months and realise I’ve just got cold feet.
I’m sure it’s the same now. And of course… my place might not sell. It’s in the hands of the gods. Or similar.
Meanwhile, my weekend will be spent cleaning and clearing in preparation for photographs and online listing.
Do you ever suffer from buyer’s or seller’s remorse?
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April 23, 2016
In short? Not really. I tend to buy on impulse & often make personal decisions the same way. I do, however ummm and ahhh and do the what if thing when it comes to decisions that affect the three of us. I saw it a lot during the last round of redundancies in my old job- people who’d been whining about how bad everything was got a sudden rosy glow when change was threatened. It’s human nature- & there’s nothing wrong with it. As for those views? Continue to drink them in while you can…& good luck!
April 23, 2016
I have had remorses for 10 years every nine months! Lol I live on the water (a lake) in the winter is a frozen sea oh whiteness that I don’t particularly like (check my profile pic!) so every year in February I decide I want to sell it, call appraisal companies, take pic, check the listing for new places etc then comes spring and the kids go swimming, boating, kayaking etc and we fall in love with the place again and decide to stay lol
I hope u sell it soon and find something u like Debbie 🙂
April 23, 2016
I love kayaking so that would be nice. You’re right tho I think no matter where we are, we often question it and wonder if somewhere else would be better. 🙂
April 23, 2016
I do get buyer’s remorse from time to time, I think it’s human nature to some extent like Jo says above. And I would miss that view too- but you have to do what’s right for you, and a view isn’t everything. You have to be happy too. 🙂
Good luck and keep us posted. 🙂
April 23, 2016
The hair analogy…happens to me every damn time!
April 24, 2016
I know. And even when I’m sitting in the salon I’m thinking… “Awwwww….”
April 23, 2016
I don’t think we used our backyard pool in ten years as much as we used it for the two months before we moved. I know EXACTLY what you’re saying. I do love your view.
April 24, 2016
Yes, me too Michelle. It’s the one thing I’ll miss…. If I could afford to live on the esplanade (in a house) and not have to work full-time for another 20yrs to pay it off, I’d certainly do so!
April 23, 2016
I’m the same with the hairdresser. I also have this tendency to finally find the right hairdresser and have a major change that needs a good six months of hair appointments to implement, only for the hairdresser to up and leave the salon half way through.
April 24, 2016
Oh that’s frustrating… Do you try to follow them to their new working place?
April 23, 2016
I’m totally envious of this view…I think I know which street in Hervey Bay this is. I visited back in 2011 I think.
I don’t tend to have buyer’s remorse or even seller’s remorse because I think I buy big things {like my unit} based on how I feel. As for small things, I don’t sweat it much.
Good luck with the buying and selling. Are you looking to move far from where you’re at?
April 24, 2016
Yes, this is the esplanade in Hervey Bay Sanch. I’m not sure where I’ll move but want to stay pretty close to the esplanade. I put in a big on a place that’s pretty close to where I am now and just a short block from the beach, but it was unsuccessful.
April 24, 2016
When we bought the house we’re in now it was kind of on a whim so a good situtation for buyer’s remorse but in the old place we had really awful neighbors and it was the house my husband bought with his ex-wife and the relief was so great to be away from both of those that I have never had a second of buyer’s remorse! I hope you have the same experience and find the place you’re really meant to be. I really think you will though I can understand being hesitant to leave those gorgeous views!
April 24, 2016
THanks Katherine!
April 24, 2016
I get remorse from not buying. I had a period in my life when money was tight, very tight, so now I still watch every penny and often don’t buy, no matter how much I want it. I then regret not getting whatever it was, or doing whatever spending the money would have allowed me to do. When we bought our last house I basically had to be bullied into it by my husband and parents but I have to say I’m glad I was. The change it brought has been all good. I hope that’s the same for you.
April 24, 2016
Oh me too Emma!
April 24, 2016
I often have slight buyers remorse – over stuff like clothes usually. That’s probably why I hate shopping so, so much. The decisions are just too hard and I usually walk away feeling fat and confused.
April 24, 2016
Ah yes, I’ve had it re clothes as well. Or shoes.
April 24, 2016
I have buyer’s remorse like Char does, mainly over clothes and decor and such. I hope you find a fantastic new place that you will come to love.
April 24, 2016
Oh thanks… me too. My mother lives 40kms away so if I sell quickly and haven’t found something I like I could stay with her for a while or perhaps rent something while I’m looking.
April 26, 2016
Yes. I have had buyer’s remorse. Not about real estate though. I’ve been blessed in that regard. I hope you are able to make the moves you wish.
April 26, 2016
Thanks Martha. I’ve not regretted any of my real estate purchases so far and even this place… there’s much I still love about it. But every so often I’m again reminded why I want to leave, so guess that will keep me motivated!