Posts Tagged ‘Senior Downsizing’
Got a Downsizing Question? Try the Hotline!
Ever wish you had a Fairy Godmother on speed dial? When you’re downsizing, you need something even better…a Senior Downsizing Hotline! Let’s face it! One of the biggest reasons that seniors procrastinate on a decision to downsize is because it’s overwhelming and sometimes help isn’t easy to find. It seems like a mountain of details,…
Read More5 Ways to Refresh Your Space While Downsizing
Preparing to downsize into a new home can be overwhelming, but one of the biggest benefits you receive in the process is the opportunity to refresh your space. Over the years we accrue stuff, and with each purchase, a story to remember. But, it could be years since you took a hard look at your…
Read More5 Stress-Saving Tips on What to Look For During a Retirement Community Home Tour
A retirement community home tour can be daunting for many and fun for some. Whether you’re a senior downsizing specialist, a home organizer, or a Realtor, you have a real opportunity to share important guidance with your senior clients, or their families, that can better prepare them, and reduce stress while saving energy in the…
Read MoreThe Silver Economy: Its Effects on Your Future Success
If you’re considering starting a senior-related service or already providing services to seniors, your timing is impeccable. Why? Seniors are front and center today driving new business opportunities in what’s been dubbed the “Silver Economy” or “Senior Market”. What is a Silver Economy? So, what is a “Silver Economy”? Wikipedia describes it as “the system…
Read More3 Important Questions You Need to Answer Before Hiring a Downsizing Team
Every business owner feels trepidation when they face the task of hiring the right staff for their company. Your team is your biggest asset. Finding the right people to serve your customers and build your business is critical to your success! It’s so important that I spend a considerable amount of time on it in…
Read MoreIs Relocation Stress Syndrome Real?
Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS), also known as “transfer trauma”, is a medical or nursing condition that describes older adults who are experiencing a severe emotional response to some type of stressful transition. It’s frequently seen in situations like a downsizing move. But, it can show up in other types of transition where there’s an abrupt…
Read MoreIncrease Listings by Adding Senior Downsizing Services to Your Realty Business
If you want to increase listings, you’ve got to set your real estate business apart? In today’s competitive real estate environment, you need to think outside of the box and find ways to differentiate your business to get noticed. There are plenty of opportunities out there! One of the biggest is the senior market. Get…
Read MoreHow Shifting Roles Between Seniors & Their Adult Children Can Make or Break a Downsizing Move
Moving under any circumstance is a challenge. But, facing a downsizing move has its own unique set of issues, many of which can come as a complete surprise to the seniors and their family. I got my first taste of this when I helped my own Mom and step-father on their first downsize move back…
Read More“Senior Downsizing Specialist” Defined: How They Help Ease the Burden of Transition
Over the years, I’ve been asked this question many, many times. “What is a Senior Downsizing Specialist and what is it that makes their service so unique when helping seniors who are downsizing?” It’s understandable that people are confused about this profession given that the industry itself is so new. After all, it’s only been…
Read MoreWhy Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff
After over a decade of providing downsizing and transition coaching services to seniors and their families, I’ve noticed one of the biggest challenges that tends to frustrate them the most is what to do with the things they can’t take with them to their new home. Most automatically assume that their adult children will want…
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