🏡 Is Now Actually a Good Time To Sell? For Many Homeowners, the Answer Is YES.

A lot of homeowners in Jefferson County and across Wisconsin are wondering the same thing right now:

“Is it even a good time to sell?”

The truth might surprise you…

For many homeowners, the answer is a strong YES — and it all comes down to one powerful advantage you already have: your home equity.

If you’ve lived in your home for a while, your equity could be worth far more than you think. And understanding that number might completely change what’s possible for your next move.

💰 The Hidden Wealth You’ve Been Building for Years

Every time you’ve made a mortgage payment, you’ve been increasing your ownership stake in your home. At the same time, home values have appreciated significantly over the past decade.

That combination = automatic wealth building.

According to Realtor.com:

“Nearly half (45.2%) of today’s homeowners have lived in their home for more than 15 years, and 1 in 4 for over 25 years.”

If that’s you — or even if you purchased sometime in the early 2000s or 2010s — your equity may have grown into a six-figure asset.

📈 What That Equity Looks Like in Real Dollars

Based on Realtor.com research, homeowners who purchased the median-priced home have built:

• Over $400,000 in equity if purchased in the mid-90s

• Over $330,000 even for those who bought in the early 2000s

• Nearly $285,000 in equity since 2015

Of course, your personal number can vary — but the message is clear:

➡️ Many homeowners sitting in Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills, and surrounding areas are sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity without realizing it.

That equity could be the key to unlocking your next chapter.

🔑 How Your Equity Can Power Your Next Move

Worried about taking on a higher mortgage rate?
Equity can dramatically reduce how much you need to finance — and in many cases:

✔️ You could make a much larger down payment

✔️ You could lower your monthly payment

✔️ You might even be able to buy your next home in cash

Cash or strong-equity offers are extremely attractive to sellers right now because they reduce risk and speed up closing timelines.

Your equity doesn’t just give you options — it gives you negotiating power.

📍 Selling in Jefferson County, WI? Your Local Insight Matters.

The market in Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Whitewater, and surrounding communities continues to show strength — especially for well-maintained homes priced correctly.

Even if you aren’t sure you want to move yet, getting a professional, local equity assessment is the best first step.

And that’s exactly where a trusted local expert like Chris Nash with Century 21 Integrity Group comes in.

✅ Bottom Line

You don’t need to commit to selling.
But you should know what your home is truly worth — and how far your equity can take you.

If you’d like a custom professional equity review or want to explore what your home could sell for in today’s market:

📧 Email Chris Nash: cnash@sellzhomez.com
🌐 Visit the Century 21 Jefferson website:
https://www.century21integritygroup.com

Chris is here to help you make the most informed — and most profitable — decision for your future.