Q: Who will I work with at Way and Way Homes for my downsizing?
A: Brian and Laura have over 40 Years of experience in the Real Estate Industry. You will work directly with us to coordinate your retirement downsizing plan in both Marketing your home for sale and Purchasing a new home that better suits your needs. We will not delegate you to less experienced agents under our brokerage. To make your transition seamless in all areas, we collaborate with recommended industry leaders, including relocation contractors, decluttering specialists, home stagers, home repair experts, in-home care/senior living services and reliable moving services. Rest assured; we are committed to supporting you at every step.
Q: What makes Brian and Laura uniquely qualified to help me?
A: Brian and Laura have earned the special designations of “Senior Real Estate Specialists,” SRES and “Certified Probate Real Estate Specialists,” CPRES. We are uniquely qualified to assist seniors with their housing changes. The “SRES” and “CPRES” designation is earned through additional education to assist seniors and their families navigate the maze of both financial and legal issues that accompany the sale of your home. With over 40 years of experience, they have assisted seniors throughout the Inland Empire community reach their downsizing goals.
Q: How do I prepare to make downsizing and relocation easier?
A: While it can be a daunting task, with careful planning and organization, you can simplify the process of Downsizing and make it a much smoother experience by following a few suggestions.
1) Start planning ahead. The more prepared you are for the move, the less stressful it will be. Make a list of what needs to be done and a preferred timeline.
2) Declutter and sort through your belongings Perhaps the most daunting part once you decide to downsize is sorting through your belongings. We have professional services to assist you with this if needed, but start early if possible. Invite members of your family over to help you decide what to throw away, what to keep, and what to sell. You may even end up making a few bucks from your sale.
3) Choose reliable, trusted experts to help you. Brian and Laura will guide you through this transition. They will help reduce stress and make the transition smoother for everyone involved. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and refer trusted partners that share the same goal.
Q: What if I don’t know where I am going, so I am not sure if I want to sell my house?
A: We have solutions to enable you to put your home on the market for sale while still looking for your forever home. There are several ways to accomplish this to ensure that you are not displaced out of your home prior to finding suitable housing that fits your downsizing needs and timeline. We can discuss all the options that are available to you.
Q: My parents need to move. They can no longer maintain or function in their large two-story home. They need to downsize. Where do I begin to help them?
A: We are experts in helping seniors downsize. The first step would be to call us. We would schedule an in- depth consultation with you and your parents to explain what we do to facilitate a seamless and stress-free downsizing experience. Ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
Q: My spouse is declining in their health. I am worried that I will need to facilitate finding care for them while having to sell my house. What should I do?
A: We work with industry leaders in senior health care and management. Brian and Laura will meet with you to have an in-depth discussion of all your concerns and questions. From our gathered insight, we will access what is needed to transition you to a lifestyle that fits your needs. Rest assured; we are committed to supporting you at every step of this transition.
Q: I am single and need to downsize. I do not think that I can physically manage a move or even afford a new more manageable home on my own. What should I do?
A: Brian and Laura are experts in senior downsizing and relocation. We can discuss the options available to you such as a reverse mortgage as one example. There are several possibilities and all of them would be discussed in an in-depth consultation to see what solutions are needed to facilitate your downsizing needs.
Q: How long will my in-depth initial consultation be?
A: Brian and Laura will provide a 60 to 90 minute initial consultation to discuss your downsizing requirements. During that time, we will focus on learning more about your goals, needs and priorities, as well as on gathering the necessary information precisely and accurately as possible to provide you with a free comparative market analysis of your home. We will also take inventory of your belongings to estimate the scope of your downsizing efforts and ask you questions about your ideal new home. At this stage, we will help you evaluate the situation and focus on the bigger picture to learn whether downsizing would be a step in the right direction for you.
Q: Is there a charge for my initial consultation with Brian and Laura?
A: There is no charge for Brian and Laura to meet with you to discuss how Way and Way Homes can assist you in your downsizing, relocation journey. We are here to put you at ease in discussing what matters most to you and why you are considering this transition. We are looking forward to providing you with information to help you feel confident in the decisions you make and your decision to enlist Way and Way Homes and their trusted industry leaders to facilitate those decisions.
Q: How quickly can I put my home on the market once I have made the decision to move forward?
A: We can have your home ready to place on the market within 72 hours if needed. If you decide to do some repairs or updating to optimize your selling price, we will introduce you to responsible contractors to perform those services. We will be ready when you are to move forward with your downsizing journey.
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