You are Financially Ready to Make the Leap: Sellers ready to hit the market have usually perused real estate listing websites, checked out mortgage calculators and, in some cases, been pre-approved for a new mortgage.
"The first sign that homeowners are ready to sell is that they are financially ready," says Pajon. "The next sign is that they evaluate and determine they are financially prepared for the costs associated with purchasing a new home: taking into account the down payment, closing costs and moving expenses.