Things to Consider If You’re Looking to Downsize

Sometimes, your big dream could be a smaller space; here’s how to prepare.

If you’re considering downsizing, what sort of things should you be factoring into your decision? For starters, think about your furnishings. I have a great big room in my home that I accented with a huge sofa, and I love how it looks. However, I know that if I were to ever downsize, I’d have to figure out what to do with that sofa—it likely wouldn’t fit (or look good) in my new home. Take an honest look at all your furnishings and decide what could (and could not) practically make the journey with you into a smaller home.

Here’s another tip: New construction homes can be a worthwhile sector to explore if you’re downsizing. Even though their floor plans will be much smaller than your current home, a lot more thought goes into optimizing space in today’s new builds. They also have surprisingly accommodating storage capacity, which is perfect since the move to a smaller arrangement often reveals a cumbersome amount of belongings that suddenly need to be dealt with.


Most people didn’t feel completely comfortable with their decision until after they had some time to truly settle in—that’s natural!


Hopefully, bills will be less expensive in your new home, so make sure you really think about where those savings should go. One potential downside of a smaller home is that your ability to entertain guests is diminished, as you no longer have that 20-foot-long dining room table or sprawling backyard. Again, just make sure you’re considering all of the ways that your lifestyle will be impacted.

I happen to know a lot of folks who made the change from a roughly 5,000-square-foot house to something like a 2,000-square-footer; they loved it, but it did take them some time to adjust. Most of them didn’t feel completely comfortable with their decision until after they had some time to truly settle in—that’s natural!

If you’re thinking about selling right now, we have tons of buyers looking for homes of every size, and that includes yours. If you’d like us to test the waters for you, just send me an email or give me a call! We can offer some numbers on your home, gauge how many buyers are in the market for property just like it, and go from there. I look forward to the opportunity of speaking with you soon!
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Q: What Does Every Home Seller Need These Days?

This is how home sellers are succeeding during uncertain times.

Our team has been and is continuing to sell homes in the face of a pandemic and I wanted to share how we’re doing that with you today. Here’s what every home seller these days must have:

1. Great pictures and video. We use professional photography, drone photography, and Matterport 3D cameras and tours. This allows buyers to see everything about your home virtually before they see it in person.

2. Video walk-throughs. Whether it’s through Facebook Live, FaceTime, or Zoom, we’re using a lot of videos to show homes virtually. We help paint a picture of the home.

In a market like this, it’s so important that you choose the right agent to help you sell your home. We’ve sold more homes so far this year than we did last year. We figured out how to have showings, market homes, and get them sold all while taking the necessary health and safety precautions.

If you’re thinking about taking advantage of this fantastic market by selling, don't hesitate to reach out via phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Q: What Are Some Worthwhile Summer Projects?

Here are some summer projects every homeowner will be glad they tackled.

Though we’re more than halfway through the year, we still have plenty of summer sun left to enjoy. The weather isn’t always on our side here in Tennessee, so I like to take advantage of this season by tackling some easy home maintenance projects. Here’s what I recommend for all homeowners:
  1. Vacuum your vents. You might not like the sound of this, but it’s so important to keep vents like the one in your bathroom ceiling clean and functional. If the fans in there sound excessively loud, it’s likely because the vent is clogged up. 
  2. Have your air conditioning inspected. Don’t wait until the late summer sun and relentless humidity force your unit to give out. You’ll never regret scheduling an appointment with a professional to service it and get it running optimally for the rest of the season.  
  3. Inspect your roof. Whether it’s you climbing up there (please be careful) or a professional roofer, why not use this time to check out the health of your roof? You could even have someone fly a drone over your house for a hassle-free peek at its condition.  
  4. Revive your deck and patio. Bust out the pressure washer, remove leftover debris from winter or spring, stain it, and rearrange/clean your outdoor furniture. Now’s your chance to take advantage of one of your home’s best features by relaxing under blue skies.  
  5. Clean out your gutters. Failing to address any problems with how water flows through your gutters can lead to foundational issues in your home. Water that’s not properly draining through the downspouts can spell trouble for the fascia, soffits, and all of the siding on your home. While not the most exciting project to undertake, regular gutter maintenance will go a long way if you ever decide to sell your home.

These projects were just a starting point; we have a list of way more than five, and I’d be glad to send those over if you reach out to me via email. As always, give me a call if you have questions on this or any other real estate-related topics. I look forward to hearing from you, but until then, good luck with all your summer projects!
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