Downsizing 101
Practical guides for families dealing with a senior move. No jargon. Read one before you rent the dumpster.
10 Things to Do Before You Put Mom’s House on the Market
A plain checklist, in the order that saves you the most time and money.
What Should We Fix—and What Should We Leave Alone?
Most families fix too much. Here’s how to tell a repair that pays from one that doesn’t.
Downsizing When You’ve Lived in the Same House for 30+ Years
Moving is hard enough. Moving after 30 years in the same house is a whole different animal.
Selling a Parent’s Home When You Live Out of State
You can do this without moving back to Michigan for three months. It takes a plan and one person on the ground.
Who Do We Need? Realtor, Estate Sale Company, Mover, Attorney, Organizer…
A who’s-who of the people involved in a senior move, what each one does, and when to call them.
The Biggest Mistake Families Make When Preparing a Longtime Home for Sale
It isn’t pricing. It isn’t timing. It’s doing a mountain of work before asking anyone what actually needs to be done.
Rather just ask?
If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into a guide, that’s normal. Tell me what’s going on.