05/30/2026
“Should I lease my house… or should I sell it?”
I was asked that question the other day by one of my clients — and honestly, there’s not a one-size-fits-all answer.
When someone asks me about selling or leasing a property, I need to understand the bigger picture.
• Do you need the equity from your current home to buy the next one?
• Is the rent you’d receive actually worth holding onto the property?
• What’s your mortgage payment versus market rent?
• Are the numbers really working in your favor long term?
And here’s what a lot of people forget…
Once you no longer live in the home and it becomes a rental:
• You lose your homestead exemption
• Property taxes can increase
• Homeowners insurance changes and usually costs more
• Maintenance becomes part of your investment strategy
Sometimes keeping a property makes great financial sense.
Sometimes selling and repositioning your money is the smarter move.
That’s why you need an agent who can help you look at the FULL picture — not just list the house.
Mary Beth Harrison | Dallas Native Team
Dave Perry Miller Real Estate
📲 (214) 535-8377
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