10/24/2026
To Sell or Rent? How To Choose the Best Path for Your House.
Your house isn't selling as quickly as you hoped. So, should you just rent it out instead? It's a question more homeowners are asking. And the numbers show just how common this backup plan is becoming.
According to Parcl, about 9% of homes currently listed for rent were originally listed for sale.
That's a lot of homeowners becoming landlords when selling didn't go according to plan.
But before you trade your "For Sale" sign for a "For Rent" sign, there's something worth considering.
Being a landlord isn't always the easy passive income opportunity it sounds like.
Landlord insurance typically costs about 25% more than regular homeowners insurance. Property management can eat up around 10% of your rental income.
And that's before unexpected repairs, vacancies, or late-night maintenance calls.
Suddenly, renting might not look quite as simple.
Now, that doesn't mean renting is a bad idea. For some homeowners, it's absolutely the right move.
But if selling is what you really want, don't give up on that plan just yet.
Sometimes, the difference between a house that sits and one that sells comes down to the changing the strategy.
Thinking about renting your house because selling feels harder than expected? Send a message. Let's compare the numbers and figure out which option actually makes the most sense for you.
