Take your time deciding. But once you do, don’t mess around.
Here’s an old riddle:
Five frogs are sitting on a lily pad. One decides to jump off. How many are left?
Most people say four. That’s good math, but the wrong answer.
The answer is five.
The one frog decided to jump off, but didn’t actually do it. He’s still sitting there, wondering why nothing’s changed. Why the thing he wants hasn’t happened yet.
Presumably, he thought it through. He must’ve concluded that jumping off was the right move. But still, he just sat there.
Why? Who knows. But he’s acting just like people do.
They “decide” to do something, but not really. So they keep doing what they were already doing. And a year later, they look up and wonder why they’re still in the same place.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
There’s nothing wrong with being deliberate. I take all the time I need to think through decisions and look at the info.
But once I decide, I stop thinking about it and just go.
It’s not foolproof. But more often than not, it works out. And mentally, it’s cleaner.
Now, I’m not saying you never change course. That would be stupid. But once you’ve decided to move, stop looking for reasons not to. Just start.
If it’s wrong, reality will usually let you know fast. It’s good like that.
So what does this have to do with real estate?
Exactly what I said.
If you’ve decided to sell or buy, get going right then. Move fast.
Unless something obvious shows up that says otherwise, keep going.
Do your homework. Ask questions. Take your time deciding.
But once the decision’s made, move forward.
You don’t have to decide today. But it never hurts to have the most current info on your side. That part’s easy.
You know who to ask. If I’ve given you a valuation before and you want it updated, just ask.
If you’ve never gotten one, hit the link below and get up to speed.
Either way, don’t be the frog.
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