If you’re thinking about downsizing in Western Massachusetts or Northwestern Connecticut, you’re probably asking these same questions. When people first reach out to me about downsizing, they’re often surprised by the first conversation we have. We don’t spend an hour talking about what their house is worth. We don’t start by looking at listings. We […]
Downsizing
I Started Selling Real Estate Before the Internet
If you watched my latest video and immediately recognized the sound of a dial-up modem, congratulations. You’re probably Gen X. If you didn’t… well, let’s just say there was a time when getting online wasn’t as simple as pulling your phone out of your pocket. It was an event. You clicked the mouse, waited while […]
Why You Should Never Rely on a Zillow Estimate Before Selling Your Home
Online estimates might satisfy your curiosity, but they shouldn’t guide one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? This article is based on a segment from my Right-Sizing Your Life webinar. ▶ Watch the full 25-minute webinar here: One of the very first things almost every homeowner does when […]
Does Age Matter When Choosing a REALTOR®? Experience Does…But Maybe Not in the Way You Think
Now and then I stumble across the same argument on social media. Someone will dismiss an experienced REALTOR® because they assume technology has passed them by. A few days later, someone else will insist they would never trust a newer agent because they haven’t “put in their time.” I usually find myself shaking my head […]
Why Downsizing Feels So Overwhelming (It’s About More Than Stuff)
If you’ve ever walked into your garage, looked around, and thought, I don’t even know where to start, you’re in good company. I’ve heard that sentence more times than I can count over the last thirty-five years. Do you prefer watching? Here is a one-minute version of what I am about to say, but it […]
