Don’t Wait for the Perfect Moment to Buy or Sell Real Estate

Maurice Chevalier, the popular vaudeville entertainer, once said, “If you wait for the perfect moment when all is safe and assured, it may never arrive.”

He was right. Have you ever waited for the perfect time to do something, only to discover that you waited too long? I think we all have. Most people want to make wise decisions and time things perfectly. Who doesn’t want a safe bet? But here’s the thing: if we wait for conditions to be perfect before jumping into something, we may miss out on opportunities, personal and career growth, and the chance to live our best lives.

Overthinking Leads to Inaction

Our fears, real or imagined, can cause us to overthink and immobilize us from doing the very things that might change our lives. Are you one decision away from making a change that will alter the trajectory of your life? If you have a tendency to overthink, maybe it’s time to rethink your overthinking. The problem with overthinking is that it can lead to inaction and “analysis paralysis,” preventing us from making any choice at all.

Yes, you need facts to make thoughtful decisions, but constantly analyzing every viewpoint and trying to anticipate future events can lead to doing nothing at all. And nothing comes from nothing.

There Is No Perfect Moment

The truth is, there is no perfect moment when all is safe and assured. Take real estate, for example. When it comes to buying or selling property, there are no absolute assurances. Markets fluctuate—social, economic, governmental, physical, and environmental forces impact real estate constantly. They always have, and they always will.

So yes, when making real estate decisions, get informed. Be wise. Consider your past experiences, current circumstances, and future aspirations. Know your numbers and evaluate both present and future needs. And by all means, seek professional counsel. But don’t wait for the perfect moment, because it doesn’t exist.

Where were you in 1985? Imagine being a homebuyer on Oahu, considering a property at the median price of $158,600. How many would-be buyers paused, overthinking a real estate purchase? How many missed out, only to discover that today’s median is hovering around $1.1 million? Home prices have risen 545% since 1985—a massive lost opportunity for those who hesitated due to a lack of certainty.

Embrace the Moment and Take Action

Whether in life or real estate, the point is that there are always risks. No moment is perfectly safe for making decisions. However, certain moments—if seized—can absolutely change the trajectory of your life. Just ask those who bought property in Oahu in 1985 or even five years ago.

So, let me ask you again: Are you one decision away from changing your life’s direction? What are you waiting for? Perhaps it’s time to stop overthinking and take action before the moment passes you by.