Diary of a homeowner who might need to sell...
6:00 AM – Waking up, exhausted from another sleepless night. I tossed and turned. I can't stop thinking about this house. I've had this house so long...so many memories....but my life has changed. It's just not the same. It feels like a weight on my shoulders. I'll get up and make some coffee, but I feel so alone. Maybe I should move closer to family? Someplace warmer perhaps? The house feels so empty. I should be happy at this stage in my life? Why is this so hard?
7:00 AM – Making coffee...the silence is deafening. This house used to buzz with activity. Now, it’s just me and all these repairs that need to be made. I dread another long, cold winter here. Sipping my coffee and wonder...what does the real estate agent say? Let me check my email...
8:00 AM -- ....$30,000???!!! Is that what it's really going to take to fix my house? So much for the realtor's "trusted contractor." Do I really have that many repairs to make? I didn't think my roof was that bad. That's an awful lot of money to get my house ready to sell. I'm not sure I can afford that. And in this market, will just fixing my house be enough for someone to want to buy my house? I have other things I need to buy! I really don't want to take out a loan.... And then how much do I have to pay the real estate agent when I sell? Let's see...another $20,000! And then I have to pay for inspections and the title company? That's a lot of money!
9:00 AM – Eat some breakfast. Then I walk through the house, passing rooms that haven’t been used in years. The house is too big for me now—just me, rattling around in all this space. The upkeep is exhausting: cleaning, repairs, property taxes. I think about the garden I used to love but can’t maintain anymore. Why am I holding onto a home that doesn’t fit my life anymore? Feeling Overwhelmed.
12:00 PM – Lunch Alone, Missing Connection- I make a sandwich and sit at the dining table, big enough for a family of six. It’s just me now, and it feels lonely. My friends who stayed nearby are downsizing, moving to condos or sunnier places. They talk about freedom, new adventures, and not being tied to a big house. I’m tired of feeling stuck. I want that freedom too—to travel, visit my kids, maybe find a cozy place that’s easier to manage. But selling feels daunting. Where do I even start?
3:00 PM – Checking the Mail, Worrying About Finances- The mail brings another utility bill, and my stomach sinks. I really don't like paying on a big house. The costs keep piling up, and my retirement savings aren’t what they used to be. I don’t want to spend my golden years worrying about roof repairs or skyrocketing taxes. I think about my kids, how I want to leave them something, not a burden. Selling could give me a fresh start, maybe a smaller home or a chance to move closer to family. But the process—realtors, showings, strangers in my home—makes me anxious. Is there an easier way?
6:00 PM – Dinner, Reflecting on Change- As I eat dinner, I think about how life has changed. The neighborhood isn’t the same anymore; the community I loved is fading. I’m tired of living through another winter, tired of feeling isolated in a house built for a family that’s moved on. I want simplicity, a new chapter. But selling feels like letting go of my past. I need a solution that’s fast, fair, and doesn’t drag me through months of stress. What if I could sell without all the hassle?
8:00 PM – A Glimmer of Hope with Duck- After dinner, I sit down with my tablet, scrolling through posts about selling homes. That’s when I stumble across Duck Buys Houses. They buy homes directly, in any condition, without the need for realtors, showings, or endless paperwork. No fixing up the house, no waiting months for a buyer. It sounds almost too good to be true—a cash offer, a quick closing, and the freedom to move on. I read stories from other empty nesters who sold to them and felt relieved, ready for their next chapter. Could this be my answer?
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