My “Exclusive Seniors Downsize Program” eliminates ALL the extra phone calls, interviews, and stress that Seniors who are downsizing typically worry about. We also eliminate the extra COST of all those services!
No need to interview, hire, manage & pay for MANY different people & services!
I recently met a 71 year old gentleman who realized that downsizing would offer a much better quality of life. He really liked a particular retirement residence. The problem was he couldn’t’ do everything alone & had nobody to help.
He needed help him with decluttering, packing, hiring movers, purging his stuff & prepping his home to sell.
The retirement home gave him flyers for companies that offer packing, decluttering & downsizing services. The retirement home also recommended movers. And finally, the retirement home gave him the name of a Realtor.
The gentleman called to arrange inquire about the various services, prices, etc. He ultimately became so frustrated & overwhelmed that he completely changed his mind about downsizing.
I asked why he felt frustrated & overwhelmed. It was too stressful & time consuming to call & interview different Realtors, downsizing companies, movers, and all the services he needs. Too many steps, too many things to do. He told me he felt the process would give him another heart attack (his words). He decided it’s easier to stay where he lives now.
Think about this for a minute. When YOU interview a Realtor, or Downsizing Company, or Movers, to help you with the downsizing process:
My “Exclusive Seniors Downsize Program” eliminates ALL the extra phone calls, interviews, and stress that Seniors who are downsizing typically worry about. We also eliminate the extra COST of all those services!
No need to interview, hire, manage & pay for MANY different people & services!
We provide EVERYTHING & MANAGE every part of the process for you.
One call … full services … no added cost … all provided by trustworthy professionals who serve Seniors every day!
When you hire ANY [other] Realtor you also need to interview & hire packing someone to pack & unpack for you, movers, downsizers & other services. You have to find people you can trust. You have to interview them all, manage them all, and pay them all. I provide a full-service team of trustworthy, patient, and caring professionals who provide every service that Downsizing Seniors need … and it’s all inclusive!
As a Multi-Award Winning Seniors Real Estate Specialist® & Certified Negotiator I GUARANTEE I’ll sell your home for more money than any other Realtor.
PLUS … Included in my my “Exclusive Seniors Downsize Package” we offer ALL moving & downsizing services you’ll need.
My one-of-a-kind exclusive Seniors downsize package is designed for LESS STRESS, LESS WORK, LESS TIME, … and LOWER COSTS!
We also have Real Estate Lawyers, & More!
All with care, compassion, & personalized attention to what matters most to YOU!
PLUS … if you need help finding & choosing a Retirement Residence we have a Specialist on my team with 20 years experience in the Senior Lifestyle Industry. My “Senior Living Advisor” can help you find the perfect new place for all of your needs, expectations & requirements.
Moving to a new home causes many mixed emotions for everyone – at any age. As a Senior, there are added variables to consider.
Aside from the physical limitations, the biggest cause of confusion, stress, feeling overwhelmed, and potential risks for Seniors is the exhausting task of interviewing and hiring so many different service providers that are needed to declutter, downsize, pack, move, unpack, setup, prepare the home for sale, sell a home, and more.
This book simplifies the steps to downsizing, outlines the different services that Seniors might require when downsizing, and offers helpful strategies that every Senior (and their families) can use when downsizing and hiring professionals and service providers to help them with downsizing, moving, and selling a home.
If you know someone who would like to learn more about downsizing smoothly, safely, and stress-free, just send me an email. I’m happy to provide a copy of my book!
One of the first things to do is find the right Realtor® who is qualified to work with downsizing Seniors.
You might start your research online or asking friends and family for referral recommendations. But finding a Realtor® who is properly trained & qualified to provide the best experience possible for the unique requirements & expectations of seniors is VERY different than a typical Realtor®
Here are some things to remember when searching for a Realtor® to sell a home for Seniors who are downsizing.
There are Realtors specially trained to fill the real estate needs of the “mature” community. The few Realtors who work with Boomers and elderly clients [and have the designation of SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist®), are better qualified to understand Seniors and provide the additional services that downsizing Seniors need when selling their home.
Hiring a Realtor® for Seniors has its own unique set of requirements. A Realtor® specially trained to serve the fifty-plus market with the sale of their home and downsize should offer additional services and personal character traits to make the experience for Seniors as smooth, comfortable, safe, and stress free as possible.
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Many seniors are widowed and living alone. They aren’t sure of the next steps. If they don’t have local relatives to help them then as a Realtor® trained to work with seniors, I provide consultations to explain the entire process. I patiently ask everything I need to know about them. Then I offer all the options for their transition. Even if it requires multiple consultations to be sure they are 100% informed and comfortable.
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The home selling experience is complicated – for anyone. Many topics, ideas, and contracts are discussed during the process. I make sure I get to know my client(s). If necessary, I present everything in a slower paced format. I help my client to relax and feel they always have ample time to process the things we discuss without feeling any pressure. The result is better understanding and reduced stress & anxiety for them.
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Real estate documents are written by Lawyers. They can be long & confusing Before we list the home for sale I sit down with copies of all usual contracts, in larger type if requested, and written in layman’s terms. This extra consultation helps my clients feel more comfortable with the paperwork required during the actual transaction and allows them to ask questions or explain their concerns with me early. Then, when an actual offer is made they clearly know what they’re signing, without feeling anxious, confused, or overwhelmed.
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The home selling process involves MANY professionals. As a full service Realtor® I’m your ONE-STOP professional. I offer a safe, smooth, and stress-free experience for Seniors. I have a full team of professionals specializing in helping seniors.
These are proven & vetted professionals I’ve worked with successfully in the past for other seniors. This includes professionals to help with packing, unpacking, decluttering, donating, movers who treat seniors with respect, compassion, and patience during the move, and more.
I offer every service you might need for your move & transition – all specializing in providing a calm, safe, stress-free experience in for seniors.
Most people don’t have a strategy for hiring a Realtor®. They just go with someone who is [popular] or a relative/friend hoping to save money. That can be disastrous for Seniors (like hiring a part-time Lawyer or part-time Dentist). Many Seniors realize the importance of hiring a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® . who understands the unique details specific to downsizing Seniors, as well as the emotions & fears that Seniors encounter, and of course how to make the process more smoother, safer, and more comfortable for Seniors.
Unfortunately most people don’t have an HR degree so they don’t interview Realtors with a strategy or specific questions to see if a Realtor® is the perfect fit for you to hire.
Most people don’t have a strategy for hiring a Realtor®. Most people just go with someone who is popular in the area. And let’s face it … everyone knows someone with a real estate license. Unfortunately, over 75% of Realtors® are on the Toronto Real Estate Board are part-time. They don’t have a lot of transactional experience & definitely don’t know the intricate details of downsizing Seniors.
Consider this … would you hire a part-time Lawyer? Would you go to a part-time Dentist? Obviously not.
Just because a relative has their Realtor license doesn’t mean you’ll save money. Just because a Realtor has many signs in the area doesn’t mean they know how to create a smooth & stress-free experience for Downsizing Seniors.
The agent pressures you to sign a contract with them without giving you ample time to reflect or think about the decision.
The agent does not take the time to explain absolutely everything you sign in as much detail as needed for you to completely understand. They may even brush it off.
The agent suggests a price for the home but does not prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to share with you about the price opinion. Although it is illegal and unethical, it is unfortunate that there are some that will see an opportunity to take advantage of a senior by pricing the home lower than market value, sell it to a buyer that is connected to them and then quickly re-sell it for the actual higher market price to make a profit. Why seniors more often? They have lived in their homes for decades sometimes and even a low price can seem high if they haven’t been keeping tabs on the market over the years.
The agent will not provide references of past clients for you to contact. Past performance is generally an indicator of future performance and they either don’t have good references, or don’t feel it’s important to provide them. Neither is good.
The agent discourages you from having friends, family or other support during any part of the transaction. This is an attempt at isolating you and you should ask yourself why they might do that. It should always be cause for concern.
Whether you’re looking to downsize or move closer to family, I specialize in finding homes that meet your unique needs. I will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transition.
We all know talk is cheap. When you hire a professional they have to walk-the-walk.
Here is the SECRET to showing seniors I really do care about them and their experience when moving & transitioning.
Finding a Retirement Residence, Seniors Lifestyle Community, Care Home, or Assisted Living can be overwhelming for seniors and their families. With many companies like Chartwell, Revera, Sunrise, Amica, Verve, and Sienna offering different services, amenities, and prices, it can be challenging to find the right place. But you don’t have to do it alone—unbiased help and guidance are available.
“When I asked another realtor what he would do for my Mom to sell her house, he simply said: “everything”. That’s like saying “trust me”. We didn’t have a good feeling. But, your approach Michael was completely different from the start. You took the time with me and Mom to explain exactly what you would do to create a great experience from start to finish. You explained everything from your team helping us pack, to decluttering & donating Mom’s things & furniture she won’t need anymore, to providing movers who are patient and understand seniors, to getting her home sold for top dollar. You were even knowledgeable about the different care homes. When we asked the other Realtor he had no idea. Michael, you have been the most kind, caring & thoughtful professional we could have hired. Every aspect of the different services that you and your team provided was professional, patient, caring, and above and beyond what we expected.”
Jan
“I want to extend our deepest gratitude to you Michael. You’ve truly been a superstar Realtor and true “specialist” for Myself and my ill father. It’s very difficult for me living overseas because I’m not able to help Dad with all of the details of selling his condo and moving into the care home he needs. My fathers health has been declining rapidly and you have far exceeded your duties and quite honestly my expectations. You not only listed and sold our house for more than we expected in less time that we expected. But you also assisted us with the necessary renovations and staging to get it sold. I was speechless when you went to the hospital to see my Dad when his signature was required. Your team did all the packing and unpacking, moving, junk removal, and many things my Dad couldn’t have done himself. You have done so much more than the duties or services provided by an ordinary Realtor. You definitely understand the complexities and needs of seniors and their families when they move. Your personality, care, and full list of services made everything easier than I was expecting it to be. Thanks Again!”
Mike A. & Sal A.
“Dear Michael. It was an absolute joy to work with you on the sale of our Father’s home. You took time to understand our situation & helped make everything go so smoothly. We could see that you genuinely cared. You were always patient & Dad never felt pressured by you. All of your suggestions, from getting the house sold, to preparing for the stressful move were amazing. Dad was very impressed that you handled negotiations with such skill, confidence and you always kept him feeling calm through the process. We saw you always had his best interests top priority. Thank you for your patience and keeping us focused. You were honest, supportive, compassionate, and your services covered every possible thing we could possibly have needed for selling and moving him to his senior home. Thank you so much for everything. Dad says he’s going to tell his friends you are the only Realtor they should consider because your personal style, professionalism, and customized service is exactly what seniors need.”
Sue-Ann
“Michael is the only agent who has a true understanding and genuine interest in helping Seniors move and transition. Today’s busy lifestyle of the adult children of seniors (like me) often requires seniors to handle the many tasks of moving on their own. Especially when family lives out of the area. Michael felt like he became a surrogate brother during this process as he was always readily available for all selling and moving related tasks. And thanks to his full team of movers, packers, and transition specialists, he always had immediate solutions. He was simply amazing at handling the sale of my parents’s house. He was patient, understanding, and he explained everything slowly and clearly. There was never any pressure. In fact he relieved a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety. And thanks to his full “Seniors Package” we saved money.”
Muriel R.
“I’ve known Michael for years. When it came time to selling my Mom’s house I knew he was the perfect choice to work with. It took quite awhile for preparations of the home and Michael was there every step of the way to help. He was always patient & understanding. There was never any pressure to list quickly or take short-cuts. Whenever I needed advice or had questions he replied to my emails & voicemails immediately. It seemed selling a house was natural for him, but more importantly Michael always focused on service. He always had our best interests top of his mind. He made every step of the process smooth and stress free and always focused on keeping the most money in our pocket, when getting the house ready for sale. When it came to negotiating offers, Michael certainly lived up to his reputation and didn’t disappoint. Michael has the skills, personality, compassion, & patience every senior needs from a Realtor when selling their home. Thanks for the great service & experience Michael. Keep up the great work.”
Linda
“Michael, we owe you a HUGE THANK YOU for all that you did for us. From selling our house and dealing with the other realtor who you caught trying to pull a fast one on the paperwork without us noticing, to getting us the closing day we needed for our sale, to providing us with all of the different professionals we needed to help us along every step of the way. You were amazing through the entire process. We are eternally grateful for your amazing service, compassion, patience, and amazing negotiating skills. ”
Peter & Sophie