Karen Geary's Guide for Downsizers

Nesters

Embark on Your Next Adventure

Navigate New Beginnings with Expert Guidance

As your devoted empty nest real estate expert and passionate advisor, I understand that moving into this new stage of life is both thrilling and a big step. With my commitment to providing exceptional client service and achieving your goals, I am here to make this transition smooth and exciting. Rooted in the Newburyport community for over two decades, I’ve gained invaluable insights into our market’s nuances and challenges. I’m thrilled to use the renowned resources of Engel & Völkers to craft personalized solutions that exceed your expectations. Let’s embark on this exhilarating journey together, with me, by your side every step of the way. Let’s find your dream home and kickstart this vibrant new chapter of your life!

Streamlined and Simplified Downsizing Journey

Prioritize what matters most to you and seize the opportunity to create a living environment that brings you joy, fulfillment, and peace of mind.

Assess Your Needs and Goals for the Future You Want:

Reflect on your current lifestyle, determine what no longer serves you and what you hope to achieve by downsizing.

Connect With Me, Your Empty Nest Expert:

Partnering with a real estate agent specializing in downsizing is a game changer. You’ll benefit from tailored guidance, local resources that will make the process seamless and expertise throughout the process.

We’ll collaborate on a customized strategy to sell your current home, donate or sell items you no longer want or need, and find the perfect downsized property that fits this stage of your life.

Determine Your Budget and Timeline for this New Phase:

Evaluate your finances and establish goals and a budget.

• Consider proceeds from your current home sale and desired price range for your new home.

Set a feasible timeline, factoring in market conditions and transition needs.

I’ll help you Research the Market and Location for your Next Chapter:

We’ll explore neighborhoods aligning with your goals for this next chapter of your life.

• Analyze pricing trends and housing options in your desired area. Prioritize amenities, walkability, and community atmosphere.

Moving after years? I’ll simplify your transition with a clear timeline and decluttering resources.

• Determine what you want to keep and what no longer serves you.

• Create an inviting space by decluttering and depersonalizing.

I’ll Help Prepare Your Home for Sale:

Enhance marketability with only the repairs, updates, and improvements that will make a huge improvement for resale.

• Partner with professional staging services to highlight your home’s potential.

• Benefit from Engel &Völkers’ best in class marketing materials and tools .

• Present your home in its best light to attract prospective buyers.

Let Me Negotiate Offers and Close the Sale:

• As your agent, I’ll work closely with you to review and negotiate offers.

• Consider pricing, contingencies, and closing timelines.

• Navigate the closing process with ease, supported by me and the Engel &Völkers by the Sea team.

Find Your Perfect New Home for this New Chapter:

• I’ll help you begin your search for a downsized property that meets your needs, wants and goals.

• Consider size, location, amenities, and accessibility.

• Envision yourself in each space to find the ideal fit for your lifestyle and will bring you joy.

Plan Your Move, Settle Into Your New Life:

• Coordinate logistics, including packing and utility transfers.

• Embrace the opportunity to further declutter and streamline belongings.

Settle into your new home and community, exploring nearby amenities and embracing a fresh start.

Embrace Your New Life and This New Stage:

Enjoy the benefits of downsizing, including financial freedom and reduced maintenance.

• Embrace newfound leisure opportunities and connections within your community.

• Relish in the freedom and enhanced quality of life your new home brings.

Local Experts & Resources

The Junk Wizard - Amesbury

You’ll Rick and his team because they are truly full service, clearing out everything you don’t need and want, then disposing of them in a responsible manner, recycling, donating etc.

Make Peace With Organizing

Rachel and her team will help you with sorting, clutter control and even packing. Plus they’ll help you set up your new home so you’re optimizing space and have systems that make sense.

Lelis Cleaning Services

I have worked with Neivan for 15 years, she and her team are full service, wonderful to work with and do an amazing job. They’ll do deep cleaning, windows and bi weekly cleaning as well as packing and unpacking.

Blanchette Financial Group - Newburyport

Steve and his team are fantastic, I’ve worked with them for years. They’ll evaluate where you are, assist in goal setting, life transitions and ongoing management.

Lever Property Management.

Eric does amazing work, can’t recommend enough, he can help you with everything from making those repairs that will maximize your selling price to installing fire alarm systems that are up to code that you need to sell your house as well as renovations on your new nest.

Eric Lever: 978-872-5073

Afford a Move - Salisbury

Great Pricing, Great People and they also buy furniture that you don’t want to sell at their store The Catch All!

Vincent Building and Renovation

A tremendous resource if you find land and need someone to build the house of your dreams or if you find an almost perfect house that needs a new kitchen or addition Mike’s your guy.

Home Staging by Flukes and Finds

Susan Dieker knows the market, buyer expectations, and how to elevate the beauty and function of a home to its most desirable level. Susan will provide a list of things to do to ready the property. You can then decide how much or how little you want to hire Susan to do and how much you would like to do on your own.