Finding comfort through downsizing

For Ben Souchek, a principle of The Sierra Group, LLC, success is not measured solely by financial prosperity, rather deeply rooted in his desire to help others. Among those he has helped over the years with their home buying and selling needs are numerous veterans with whom he feels a close kinship.

“This Memorial Day, as we honor fallen soldiers and active servicemen and women for their commitment to our country, I am especially grateful for the veterans whom I am proud to call clients” said Souchek. “Having served six years of active duty for the U.S. Navy and 14 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve, I am acutely aware of the needs of the veteran population, and I am honored to help veterans, especially senior veterans, sell their homes and downsize into a more comfortable situation.”

One example of this is client Robert Graham, a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, having served ten years in each branch. Drafted in 1953, Graham made a career out of his military experience from the beginning when the Army sent him to Germany for a tour. He met his first wife in 1956, and decided to re-enlist in order to be with her and her young son, whom he adopted.

Years later he transferred to the Air Force, was again stationed in Germany, as well as in Greenland and Scott Air Force Base and Richards-Gebaur in Missouri, lost his wife to an untimely death in the early 90s, and remarried. Finally, at age 84, a year after losing his second wife, the grief and loneliness became too much. “[My wife] stepped out of my life and left a big hole,” Graham says. Not too long after, he made the decision to sell his home and move into an assisted living community.

The Sierra Group offers a wide range of personal, customizable services, available whether you are moving, because you have outgrown the home you are in, you’ve accepted a job transfer, are experiencing financial difficulties or a health challenge, or some other reason.

Among the advantages of selling to The Sierra Group is that they offer the fastest, most convenient way to sell one’s house, “As Is,” for a fair price, and can buy homes right away by utilizing private funds to close escrow when it is convenient for the seller – without commissions or closing costs. Additionally, they can take care of any needed repairs, and sellers have the option of leaving behind anything they can’t or do not want to take with them.

“There is a lot to be said about the ‘costs’ of a great deal of stress, anxiety, and physical exhaustion, all of which are things that you can’t put a price on,” Souchek said. “In a world where services and products are becoming more and more one-size-fits-all, it’s increasingly important to be unique. Our goal is to relieve the seller of these burdens, allowing them to more fully focus on their future dreams and goals.”

As a licensed realtor with over 20 years of experience in the industry and working with other realtors in different markets, Souchek has learned that real estate is not a one-size-fits-all operation. That is why he and his expert team place great emphasis on offering customizable options that can be tailored to fit a buyer or seller’s unique situation, needs and desires.

“Every buyer and seller is different, so we address our concern for the individual by visiting with our clients and finding out more about their goals, and how we can help them with the moving process,” said Souchek. “The transition should be painless, and we’re interested in helping them through as many steps of the process as we can.”

Whether a veteran or not, The Sierra Group can make your next home transition much easier.

“Life circumstances are not always pleasant or easy,” said Souchek, “but we believe no one should have to make the decision to downsize all on their own.”

If you are thinking about downsizing this year and want more information about how The Sierra Group can help you with your home selling needs, contact Ben Souchek at bensouchek@gmail.com or Toll Free at 855-291-5005. You can also request their FREE Downsizing Kit, valued at $147, and check out the company website — HomedownsizingSolutions.com.