Home downsizing needs resources, and The Sierra Group has what you need

Now that spring has arrived, people are coming out of their winter hibernation to start on their often lengthy “to-do” list items. Among them for some is making the big transition to downsize into a smaller home.

According to Ben Souchek, a principle in The Sierra Group, if you are thinking about downsizing, it’s best to assess all of your resources before taking the first step.

“Providing honest solutions and solving any problems that arise for this type of transaction, which is often the biggest transaction of a person’s lifetime, is paramount,” Souchek said. “So whether you are concerned about the buying or selling aspect, are not sure where to start your new neighborhood search, or need information about assisted living communities, we can put you in touch with the appropriate people. We’ve accumulated many contacts over the 19 years we’ve been in business, and our network is ever-expanding.”

Souchek and his team work with a large number of real estate agents who specialize in, and/or have their ears to the ground when it comes to smaller homes, apartments, condos, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other residential options.

“Every buyer and seller is different,” said Souchek, “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. The transition should be painless, and we’re interested in helping them through as many steps of the process as we can.”

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

For example, when Virginia G. needed help selling her parents’ home, she called upon The Sierra Group to help with every aspect of the transaction, including getting all of the needed paperwork in order.

“(The Sierra Group’s) connections saved us a lot of legwork and phone calls on getting the title to our parents’ home switched over to just mom’s name, as my dad had passed away 12 years ago and she never had his name taken off the title,” Virginia said.

And because The Sierra Group can take care of any needed repairs, allowing sellers to leave behind anything they can’t or do not want to take with them, and uses private funds to close escrow when it is convenient for the seller, Virginia was able to save money that would have been spent on fixing up the house before selling it, to pay off a nursing home bill.

“We highly encourage anyone who is thinking about downsizing to come to us first to see what resources we have available,” Souchek said. “It’s critical to have access to the resources that will make the process as easy as possible. We’ll use our network to get you in touch with the information you need, and can assist you every step of the way!”

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, or 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.

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 March 26, 2016 at 7:09 PM with the headline "Home downsizing needs resources, and The Sierra Group has what you need."