Right-sizing in Oak Park isn’t just about moving into a smaller home—it’s about creating a lifestyle that fits your next chapter.
If you’re considering a move, here are 5 essential things you need to know to make the process smooth, profitable, and stress-free.
1. What “Right-Sizing” Really Means
Right-sizing is more than downsizing. It’s aligning your home with your lifestyle—lower maintenance, closer to family, and aligned with future needs.
2. Timing the Oak Park Market
Oak Park’s market has seasonal rhythms. Listing in spring or fall may maximize buyer demand, but the best time is when it works for your family’s needs.
3. Taxes, Net Proceeds, and What Stays in Your Pocket
Focus on net proceeds, not just sale price. Factor in repairs, commissions, and moving expenses to get a clear picture of what you’ll walk away with.
4. Planning to Move Once (Not Twice)
Many seniors fear selling before buying or moving multiple times. With proper planning and bridge options, you can make one seamless move.
5. Concierge Support for Seniors
From clean-outs to staging, concierge services simplify the process so you don’t have to manage everything alone.
Call/text 773-315-7005 to book your no-obligation Right-Sizing Strategy Session with me today.