We understand the challenges and emotions that seniors face when it's time to downsize and move to a smaller home. We have been there ourselves. While helping her mother sell their family home after losing her father, she dealt with the practical and emotional aspects of downsizing and moving. She handled everything with empathy and respect. This experience shaped her passion and compassion for helping seniors in similar situations. Joel, who has been working with seniors for over a decade, shares the same vision and values. Together, they form a team that is uniquely fit and qualified to help seniors sell their homes with compassion and professionalism. They have the skills, the knowledge, and the heart to make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. They are not just real estate agents, they are your trusted partners who will guide you through every step of the way. We care about you and your goals, and we want you to be happy and satisfied with your new home and your new life.
Joel Wierman and Shelly Bitting are a caring and compassionate real estate team dedicated to helping you with every aspect of your downsizing journey. We understand the unique needs and goals of seniors who are downsizing.
Downsize with EASE
We help you sort out your belongings and decide what to keep, what to give away, and what to sell. Understandable, this can be an emotional process, and we respect your feelings and attachments. We also help you find the best way to dispose of your items in a responsible and oftentimes repurposed way.
Downsize with STYLE
We help you prepare your home for sale by deep cleaning, carpet cleaning and light staging, . It is important to make sure your home looks its best and attracts the right buyers. We also market your home effectively and negotiate the best price for you.
Downsize with CONFIDENCE
Haven't decided where to go or what options are best for you? We help you find and move to your new home that fits your needs. Once you've found your new home, our space planning services provide you with measurements and layouts for your furniture. We also advise you on how to make the most of your new space and lifestyle.
Downsize with JOY
We celebrate your move as a positive and exciting change in your life. Our motto always is, "we are on your time, not ours." Your move is at your pace and we'll always respect your respect your decisions, a. We also want you to enjoy your new home and your new life. Downsizing can be liberating and fun, and we want you to experience that.
Compassionate Real Estate Service for 55+ Clients
- We help you organize and declutter your home and have creative solutions for the items you're not taking with you. These solutions include but are not limited to donating, selling, or disposing of your belongings in a respectful and empathetic way.
- You only have one chance to make a great first impression. We professionally clean and stage your home at our expense to make it look its best for potential buyers. Finally, the entire vision is brought together with professional, high definition photography.
- What will you be bringing and what will fit in your new home? We help you decide what furniture or items to bring to your new home, and how to fit them in your new space. To make planning easier, we provide you with measurements and layouts of your future home.
- We connect you with our network of trusted partners, who can provide you with various services and support that you may need during or after the move. This includes movers, auction/estate companies, organizers, home healthcare, lawn & snow maintenance, elder law attorneys, financial advisors, retirement home consultants, and more.
- We review all the legal documents and disclosures with you in person and in writing, and make sure you fully understand everything you are signing. Additionally, we help you document the ownership of your home and ensure full compliance with all state requirements.
- Most importantly, we focus on your transition, not the transaction. We have a heart for seniors and we strive to ensure that your goals are met and your expectations are exceeded.
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