If I were to guess I would say, you probably read the title of this article and thought no way not me – but if you’re still reading you have got to be somewhat intrigued, right? If you have been out of the market for a while the thought of downsizing can seem overwhelming for so many reasons. Today I wanted to break down the whole process and give you some tips if you have started to consider the possibility.
First take a deep breath, and take the process one step at a time. Do not overwhelm yourself trying to do it all at once. The process can move at your pace. When you are ready, start to meet with a few different agents that you are potentially interested in using and interview them! That’s right, interview them – you are hiring them to do a job for you! Don’t just ask them about your home’s value, ask them questions about their process and how they will be working for you. From there you can make your decision based on who is the best fit!
Now you have a realtor and someone working for you – start understanding what your options may be. Set your goals with downsizing and what you hope to achieve throughout the process. There are a ton of different avenues that you can explore, and you want to make an informed decision regarding which option will best suit your needs and goals. .
Don’t stress the process – I seriously can’t stress this enough (no that is not meant to be a play on phrases). When it comes to the actual moving process, take it one room at a time. Downsizing your home means downsizing your things. Do this one room at a time, one shelf or closet at a time. Your Realtor is there to help and oftentimes we have contacts in our back pocket, so PLEASE use us for our local connections we have built – you don’t have to do it alone.
Most people fear the word ‘Downsizing’ because they don’t want to move to the next chapter and they fear what comes with it. You are not leaving old memories, you are simply moving on to making new ones.
If you or someone you know might be considering downsizing I have some exciting news! A colleague of mine Drew Symons and I are hosting a Downsizing Seminar this February and we would love for you to join us! For more info about the event or for future article inquiries reach out! 226-232-4236 or il**************@***il.com.