A decade or so ago I focused my real estate business on helping older adults find - and move - into the right home for the next chapter of life - which often included handling life's collection of "stuff" in a dignified and caring way.

I had gravitated toward working with older clients for a while by then and added Senior Placement Services to my business model.

This made it possible for clients - often deciding between moving to assisted living or a small, perhaps single level home, to explore both options with someone unbiased and knowledgeable about both.

Sometimes the proceeds from selling a home are needed to pay for long term care - or for a new home for a surviving spouse.

We fully understand how important it is to be able to advise clients on their options, including the decision about their existing home in a way that best equips them for the future. When going through a life transition you need more than a real estate agent that puts a sign in the yard, pictures on the internet and sells the house without any real consideration of whether it is in fact the best course of action for you.

For instance, it may be better to keep the home in the family, or rent it out as an income stream to help pay for future expenses.

We can help with all of that by exploring your options with you and providing you with the information you need before making such an important decision.

There are many things to decide, and it can easily become overwhelming and lead to procrastination. The risk of doing nothing is that someone else may make these important decisions for you - which can result in you being somewhere you don't want to be.

Let's chat about your goals and current situation. Even if you are a year or more away from making a decision. We understand it’s hard to decide anything this important, without knowing your options.

We can find you the best place for your next chapter, whether that’s a new, low maintenance home or a senior living community.

And, if you already know the direction you want to take we will get right to work to make it happen.