When serving as an advocate, whether it be as a guardian, power of attorney, trustee, or executor, you want a real estate agent who understands the complexities involved in the real estate process and who will work together with your legal team and other parties to the transaction. Below are just a few things any […]
How is Pricing a House Like Fishing?
Pricing a house is much like fishing – and the house is the bait. You not only need the right kind of bait (location, condition, size, etc.) for the fish (buyer) you are looking to catch, you also must place it in the right fishing hole (price point) in the pond or lake (market). If […]
Simplicity. A New American Dream?
When I was right out of school, I couldn’t wait to get my own place. I wanted to make my own rules, pay my own bills, and leave dirty dishes in the sink whenever I wanted to. The fact is that it was all very new and everything about it was pretty exciting (even the […]
Aging in the Right Place is all about Choice
As a downsizing coach, I have the privilege of walking alongside individuals, couples, and families throughout the relocation process. I often ‘geek out’ reading the hundreds of studies and articles dedicated to the topic of late-life moves and what makes them successful or stressful. And as a veteran real estate broker, I frequently witness both […]
Moving as You Age: Where, When, and How
Choosing the best place to live as one gets older is not a simple matter. In fact, a mere outline listing the complexities inherent in this decision would extend well beyond the allowable word count for this article. That said, let’s look at 3 of the most frequently asked questions and some possible answers to […]
Candid Conversations About Retirement Village Living
When it’s time to consider moving to a retirement village, people often focus on what may be left behind: a house filled with memories where children were raised, milestones celebrated, and the stage of life it represented. But by looking only at what might be lost, all to be gained is often overshadowed. […]
Our Compassionate, Stress-Free and Turnkey Path to a Happy Ending
For nearly three decades, we’ve worked with seniors in transition and the communities that are their new homes. Our streamlined process is guided by a simple idea: Clients should be overjoyed, not overwhelmed. Every moving story deserves a happy ending like a recent one shared below. Eloise and Robert After celebrating their 50th wedding […]
What are Move Management Services?
When you think of moving, you undoubtedly realize that it is a project. In this sense, you can think of move management services as being project management. If you have ever moved, you also know that moving is a process, so move management services include process management. A move manager’s role is to streamline […]
Pricing Your House to Sell: What Matters Most to OKC Home Buyers
When we meet with people across OKC who are ready to sell their home the first topic of conversation is typically: Pricing the house for sale…how much? So let’s talk about what matters most when it comes to pricing, specifically what a buyer is willing to pay for a house and why. Frankly, when it comes […]
Watch Out for Carpetbaggers Wanting to Buy Your Home
I recently had a conversation with a friend and real estate colleague who mentioned that their real estate team was calling around neighborhoods and offering to purchase homes. Their approach is to make an “as-is” cash offer at a fair price with a fast or flexible closing date. I have also had people show me […]
