Downsizing is more than moving to a smaller home, it’s about stepping into a new season of life with comfort, freedom, and peace of mind. Whether it’s transitioning from a family home, planning for retirement, or choosing a lifestyle that’s easier to manage, our agents are trained to make the process clear and stress-free.
Why Work With a Downsizing Specialist
At Team Forward, our agents go through specialized training and mentorship to understand the unique needs of downsizing clients. Through courses led by Icon agents, hands-on coaching, and marketing support, they learn how to guide families with empathy while delivering expert advice on preparing, pricing, and marketing a downsized property. This ensures clients feel understood and supported every step of the way.
Downsizing With Confidence
The decision to downsize often comes with both excitement and emotion. Our brokerage equips agents with proven systems, scripts, and resources to help clients navigate these feelings while focusing on their goals. From staging advice to community referrals, our agents provide the confidence that clients need to embrace their next chapter.
Connected Locally and Globally
Our strength lies not just in local expertise, but also in our ability to connect clients to opportunities and professionals across markets. Through eXp Realty’s global network, Team Forward agents can tap into relocation specialists, senior-living consultants, and trusted service providers in Richmond Hill, Markham, Toronto, and beyond. This means clients benefit from both personalized local knowledge and the reach of a worldwide community.
The Downsizing Process Step by Step
Step 1: Evaluate Your Needs
- Think about how you live today, not how you lived 10 or 20 years ago.
- Do you still want a yard? Do you need fewer stairs? Would a condo suit your lifestyle?
- Focus on comfort, convenience, and future needs.
Step 2: Declutter and Simplify
- Start sorting items early, keep, donate, gift, or sell.
- Ask: Do I use this? Does it hold meaning? Will it fit my next space?
- Tackle one room at a time to avoid overwhelm.
Step 3: Plan Your Finances
- Review costs for your next home (purchase price, rent, HOA fees, utilities).
- Factor in moving costs and potential renovations.
- Consider how proceeds from your current home sale fit into your financial plan.
Step 4: Choose the Right Location
- Be clear on priorities: closer to family, medical care, or lifestyle amenities.
- Research neighborhoods and communities that match your goals.
- Visit potential areas before committing.
Step 5: Sell Your Current Home
- Prepare it with small updates and staging if possible.
- Work with an agent experienced in downsizing clients.
- Price it strategically — buyers value move-in-ready homes.
Step 6: Make the Move
- Hire movers who offer downsizing or senior-friendly services.
- Consider temporary storage if you’re undecided about certain items.
- Give yourself time to adjust emotionally — it’s not just a physical move.
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