Seniors Services
Seniors often have special requirements when buying or selling a home. In addition to Julie’s experience and knowledge to help you price and market your home or purchase the right home, Julie has a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) certification and she has extensive experience helping seniors solve their problems and meet their real estate goals.
Senior Sellers
Clearing Out Years of Belongings
If you have been in your home for many years or decades, the thought of dealing with so many accumulated belongings before you move can be daunting. It’s physically and emotionally challenging to sort through a lifetime of memories and make decisions about what to do with everything. Julie can refer you to trusted specialists who can help you decide what to keep, what to give away to family or friends, what to donate and what to discard. These caring experts can hold your hand, give advice and arrange for various organizations to pick up donations. When all is decided, they can also help you pack so that you will be ready to move on to the next phase of your life.
Deferred Maintenance
Over the years, you may have postponed fixing things around the house—both major projects, like electrical or plumbing, and minor things like carpeting, painting and landscaping. No matter how large or small the projects are, Julie can help. She can evaluate your home to determine which renovations are necessary before selling, which can provide the greatest return on investment and which would be a waste of time and money. Julie will then arrange for all work to be done by her preferred vendors, who are reliable, fast and who provide great prices.
Deciding Where to Go Before You Sell
If you know you’d like to downsize, but aren’t sure where to go, Julie can help. She will listen to your needs and desires and discuss options with you. She will education you about other local communities that may be a good fit and can advise on the pros and cons of townhouses and condos. Through her connections with APR, she can also refer you to other professional real estate agents who specialize in other Greater Bay Area cities.
Senior Buyers
Downsizing on a Budget
If you are interested in downsizing, Julie will work with you to determine your budget and help you decide what you can afford. Julie’s team will ensure you get a great local mortgage broker, if necessary, and help you obtain discounted home warranties.
Relocating to Be Near Family
If you are moving to be closer to family, Julie can help you determine the perfect location. With her extensive local knowledge, she will be able to take into account where your relatives live and advise you about options, either in their community, or in nearby cities that may be more affordable. She will familiarize you with the different communities through information and tours, and advise you on local amenities and commute times.
1031 Exchanges
If you are purchasing with a 1031 exchange Julie can help you through the complicated process with multiple transactions in timely manner.
Perhaps as important as her knowledge and experience, Julie’s senior clients appreciate her patience and kind manner. She takes the time to listen to them, understand their needs and explain options and give them wise advice without ever rushing them. She truly has your best interests at heart.
