Honesty and integrity provide peace of mind for boomers and seniors selling their home

Selling a home “naturally” comes with its own set of challenges – readying it for sale, showing it to potential buyers, contracts and financial paperwork, packing up to move…the list sometimes feels endless.

For baby boomers and seniors, the process can be even more daunting because it usually involves a lot of emotion tied around a transition to a new phase of life.

That is where The Sierra Group can help. The company offers the fastest, most convenient way to sell one’s house, “as is,” for a fair price, and on the date of the seller’s choosing.

“We do everything we can to set ourselves apart in the market,” said Ben Souchek, a principal in the company. “Unfortunately, there are a number of companies out there that are not so transparent or do not provide as much information to the seller as we do.”

Among the benefits The Sierra Group provides are taking care of any needed repairs, allowing sellers to leave behind anything they can’t or do not want to take with them, using private funds to close escrow when it is convenient for the seller, moving flexibility, and no commissions or closing costs.

“I’ve been in the home-buying business for 19 years, and with so many baby boomers retiring in huge numbers, coupled with more and more seniors looking to sell their home in order to downsize into smaller homes, apartments, assisted living or a nursing home, I had to try to do things to set my company apart,” Souchek said. “I set very high standards of professionalism and honesty for this business, and overall, sellers seem to really appreciate the benefits that we can offer, and for good reason.”

Souchek said that education is key, which is why he wrote, “The Secrets to Downsizing.” The book provides great information for anyone thinking of downsizing, whether they have done it before, if they have never sold a house and don’t know what’s in store for them. They can learn from the book, in addition to the company’s videos, PowerPoint presentations, and infomercials.

According to Souchek, the testimonials he has received, and those that are posted on his website, speak for themselves.

“As Gordon and I embark on a new phase in our lives we have Ben & Sierra Group to thank for this blessing. We have sold three homes and have never been treated with such an informative & caring way as Ben exudes. He saved us so much grief (going through regular real estate procedures). Ben’s way & the highway was the best way.” – Gordon & Mrs. H.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Ben Souchek in helping my father sell his home. Ben was very professional, and his kindness and understanding made everything easier for my father and I. Thank you very much, Ben” – Mark S.

“Having sold our house to Ben Souchek, I can honestly say it was the easiest transaction we’ve gone thru in quite some time. Ben has been upfront and has done exactly everything he said he would do. It’s not often you run across someone these days that does this and is willing to help in any way he can. Our experience with Ben has been nothing but positive.” – Richard & Nelda T.

Dependability, honesty, and respect are a big part of how Souchek was raised, he said, and those attributes have continued to be a major theme throughout his life.

“Receiving this kind of positive feedback from a seller who has made the transition to a new residence, even from sellers who don’t end up taking the offer we make on their home, is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do,” he said. “Helping veterans is also very important to me, and having been in the military, I understand the importance of providing the utmost care and professionalism to our armed service men and women.

“In this business,” Souchek continued, “solving problems and providing honest solutions for this type of transaction, which is often the biggest transaction of a person’s lifetime, is paramount.”

For additional information about how The Sierra Group can help you with your home selling needs, contact Ben Souchek at bensoucheck@gmail.com. You can also check out the company website, HomeDownsizingSolutions.com, or call 800-309-0753.

This story was originally published February 27, 2016 at 6:03 PM with the headline "Honesty and integrity provide peace of mind for boomers and seniors selling their home."