What to Do First When Your Parents Need to Downsize or Move

The hardest part of downsizing isn’t the move — it’s knowing where to begin.

Start here:

1. Assess safety and maintenance needs.

2. Decide whether the home should be sold “as-is” or prepped.

3. Identify 3–5 priority repairs only (not HGTV-level upgrades).

4. Begin sorting items into: keep, donate, sell, remove.

5. Bring in a professional organizer if needed.

6. Create a realistic timeline with your parents' energy in mind.

7. Connect with a real estate agent experienced with senior moves (hi, it’s me).

Families are often relieved once they simply know the first step.

Downsizing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming when you have the right plan and support.
If your family is considering a move — now or in the future — I’d be happy to help you map out the first steps.

➡️ Contact me to get started.