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Downsizing

Your motivation to downsize usually stems from a major life-change event, such as children moving out, divorce, and retirement.

My passion for helping others with downsizing stems from my own experience. The reason I became a real estate agent is to assist people who need hands-on help with this transition.

After my mother passed away in 2008, my sisters and I had to dismantle my parents’ single family home in McLean. Because we all worked and had young children, the process of preparing the house for sale took a long time.

First, it took about a year to remove my parents’ belongings because we only had weekends. Next, we hired a contractor to repair what had been neglected and to upgrade the property so it would sell. We did not know where to look for help. In 2008, there were not as many businesses and contractors that focused on helping with downsizing and there was a recession.  We finally sold the house in 2010!

In a perfect world, planning a move in 2 to 5 years gives you time declutter, donate and making repairs. This includes figuring out where you want to live and coming to terms with making a new start. Realistically, you may not have all that time. Often, downsizing needs to happen more quickly. I am here to help you with your individual situation!

Over the years, I have compiled a list of contractors committed to helping in this process:

  • Take down a swing set
  • Take unwanted silver and melt it down for cash
  • Where to sell high-end items
  • How to hold an estate sale

 

And more… I also have a list of organizers that can help sort out your possessions. If you need a financial planner or an estate attorney, I can help with that too.

Percent of people moving between the ages of 53–92 due to a change in a household member’s health

Source: National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Thinking about downsizing?

Let's chat!

I contacted Agnes as the executor of my father’s estate in Arlington, Virginia. We quickly established a comfortable relationship — Agnes was very confident and reassuring about our path forward to a successful home sale. She assessed the house and came up with a game plan. We decided to sell the house “as is” but it required some work. Agnes had plenty of contacts with local contractors and other services and managed them well on my behalf. She recommended an estate sale company to help us clear out the house.

With her knowledge of the local market and her in-depth analysis we were able to price the house appropriately. She managed a comprehensive marketing strategy which resulted in an exciting first weekend of showings. We ended up with several contracts and accepted a highly qualified buyer offering $10,000 above our asking price. Agnes managed the contract process through to the closing, which was smooth and uncomplicated.

Thank you, Agnes for your professional expertise, energy and skill. I would recommend Agnes to anyone looking for a positive real estate experience and a successful home sale

Howard
Arlington, VA

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About Me

A seasoned real estate consultant and D.C. area native, I combine MBA training and financial savvy with deep caring for every client to ease them through life transitions. For me, relationships matter as much as results. I truly listen to clients’ individual needs, offer customized expert advice, work at their pace, and do whatever it takes to help achieve their individual goals. Whether that’s downsizing for retirement, beautifying a rental property for sale, or helping a bereaved family sell their parents’ beloved home, I attend to details big and small, advocating for each client every step of the way.

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  • Agnes Wasowski
  • Weichert Realtors
  • 156 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, VA 22180
  • 703-346-0197
  • agnes@agnes4homes.com

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