In today’s busy world, time is one of our most valuable resources. Between work, family, and personal commitments, it can feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. Opendoor conducted a survey of 1,000 recent home buyers and sellers to uncover the hidden time cost of selling a home—what they call the “Home Move Tax.” Here’s what they discovered:
Selling feels like a second job: 71% of Americans reported that selling their home felt like taking on an additional full-time responsibility. From cleaning and staging to making repairs and scheduling showings, the traditional real estate process can be time-consuming.
Work time lost: Many employed buyers and sellers had to use paid time off (PTO) or adjust their work schedules. The report estimates that Americans lose over $430 million in missed work time, just to prepare their homes for sale.
Secret time off: Quiet moving is becoming more common, with 13% of respondents admitting they took time off from work—without telling their employer—to handle various moving tasks.
The stress of selling: The emotional toll is high too, with 85% of sellers reporting they lost sleep worrying about the sale of their home. Here’s what kept them up at night:
Fear of the offer falling through: 41%
Saying goodbye to their home: 37%
Waiting for offer acceptance: 36%
Preparing their home for listing: 36%
Leaving memories behind: 32%
Managing necessary repairs: 32%
How to Save Time (and Stress)
Every hour spent navigating the home-selling process is time that could be better spent on your career, family, or even just relaxing in today’s fast-paced world. By recognizing the hidden time costs of selling your home, you can make better decisions that save you both time and stress.
This is where partnering with the right real estate professional becomes essential. Think of them as your project manager, advocate, and expert all in one. They handle the heavy lifting—pricing your home competitively, staging, organizing showings, managing negotiations, and tackling the mountain of paperwork—so you don’t have to.
Our Time-Saving Solutions
At Triniyah Real Estate, we offer time-saving services to make your home sale as smooth as possible. Our communication guarantee ensures you’re always in the loop without unnecessary delays, while our concierge-level services take care of tasks like home preparation and repairs. Plus, our data-driven marketing strategies help sell your home faster, giving you peace of mind from start to finish.
Working with an experienced real estate professional does more than just ease the workload. It gives you peace of mind. With local market knowledge, extensive networks, and years of experience, we streamline the entire process, helping you avoid common pitfalls that consume your time and energy. The result? Fewer sleepless nights and more time for what matters most.
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