Whissel Realty Group Seniors Sellers Home Guide

SENIOR SELLERS HOME GUIDE

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ABOUT Retirement Living Before deciding which senior living facility you are interested in, you first need to decide if retirement living is right for you. As a senior citizen who wants to be active and social, you can take advantage of the many benefits assisted living can provide.

Are you tired of living alone? Do you have increasing needs regarding personal or medical assistance? Are you looking to have social activities with people who have similar life experiences? Or are you simply tired of maintaining a large home or living alone?Having personal freedom along with professional support options may be the ideal daily living arrangement for you.

ABOUT Lantern Crest Set in the foothills of East County San Diego, Lantern Crest is a vibrant retirement living community where you can enjoy an active lifestyle in the warm company of neighbors.

Their dedicated employees take care of all housekeeping and maintenance responsibilities so that you can enjoy a vibrant, carefree lifestyle that is full of opportunity. Join your neighbors on a trip to feed the ducks at Santee Lakes. Or catch a play at Old Globe- Balboa Park Performing Arts Center. At Lantern Crest, the choice is always yours. With living options that range from the Lantern Crest Villas, to independent apartment style living, and even assisted living. There are options available to all who are considering a Senior Living Facility.

Services & Amenities • • • • • • • • • • •

Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool/Jacuzzi Indoor/Outdoor Fitness Center 300+ Cable & Premium Channels High-Speed Wi-Fi Game Room Movie Theater Salon/Spa Onsite Restaurant with Outdoor Terrace Onsite Entertainment/Program Director Activity & Craft Rooms Recreational Outings Pet Friendly Community with dog park Putting Greens Library & Computer Lounge ATM 24 Hour Emergency Response

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TAK ING CA R E OF W HAT I S I MPO RTANT Large plastic containers are useful for collecting and storing any important papers or keepsakes that you wish to keep protected throughout the process. It would be wise to seek out a shredding service, or someone you trust who has access to one, so that any unnecessary paperwork that may contain personal information can be properly destroyed.

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G IVE YOURSE LF A DE A DLIN E Plan ahead! Pick a date to have your packing complete. We suggest two months or less.

Ask a friend of family member to assist with keeping your target date. Give yourself extra days for going through attics, basements and garages as those areas are often overlooked in time management. Make sure to account time for selling, donating, and disposing of items.

D OW N S IZING Start small, only work on one room at a time. put everything into 1 of 4 piles -keep, trash, sell or donate. don’t make a “maybe” pile, this just adds more to do later, be decisive!

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T HI N K OF F R IE N DS & FA M ILY Items that you might considered throw-away might have sentimental value and 05 purpose to friends and family. Ask loved ones what items are most special to them. You may find items with lower value are more important than larger ticket items. If you find you can not split up your processions on your own, consider hiring an outside estate sales service to handle it all.

STAGIN G YOUR HOME It’s common knowledge that a home sells better when it is professionally staged. Before you remove all your belonging, consult with your real estate agent to see what items, if any, will be best left for showings. Also note, that outside is just as important as the inside. Remove any junk behind the home and keep all walkways neat and tidy. Hire a gardener to prune and tidy the landscaping.

CON S ULT T HE P R OFE SSIONA LS Before you invest in fixing up your home for selling, consult with your Realtor. The last thing you want to do is invest your money into updating areas of the house that will not generate a positive return when you sell. It is best to clean, organize, and do what you can for free before hiring any outside professionals. Let us help guide you in deciding what needs to be done, and finding qualified people for the job.

T R U S T E D PA R T N E R S

E STAT E P LA NNIN G AT TO RNEY Do you understand the in’s and out’s of wills and trusts? We have amazing partners that will work with you personally to make sure your assets are taken care of.

HOM E MA IN T E N A N C E SERVI CES Most homes need at least a little work to get them in the best shape to sell. The good news is that we work closely with a variety of professionals to meet all your home maintenance needs, such as: window and gutter cleaning, electricians, landscape & lawn care, and many more.

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F I N A N CIA L P L A NNE R It is never too late to make a financial plan, and trusted financial planners will make sure you are set up to maximize your wealth and get the most value out of the sale of your home.

MOVIN G & PAC K ING COMPA NY Needless to say, moving can be daunting and intimidating to do on your own. And with so many options of moving companies, it can be hard to know who to choose.

We work with reputable moving companies that we trust to handle all of your moving needs. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your cherished mementos and family heirlooms are safely stowed while preparing your home for market.

E STAT E SA L E COMPA N Y When moving into a retirement facility, downsizing is a must and sometimes there are just too many possessions that you aren’t going to keep but don’t want to trash. Connect with our estate sale companies to find out how you can simplify your move and make money at the same time.

Contact us to get connected with our trusted partners at 619.648.3716!

SERVICES WE OFFER

F R E E M OVIN G T RUC K

VE NDORS W E T RUST

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T RA DE M A R K E D 7- DAY LI STI NG LAUNCH SYSTEM

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P R O FE SSIONA L P HOTOS + VI DEOS

HE LP P R E PA R ING & STAGI NG YO UR HO ME

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F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S

W H AT A RE T HE B E N E F I TS TO R E T IRE ME NT LIVING VS. HO MEOWNERSHI P? The decision to keep the family home, downsize to a smaller home or condo, or rid 08 themselves of the stress and expense that comes with home-ownership is a difficult one. For some, downsizing is a potential investment opportunity that can be left to their heirs, while for others it is simply another cost-of-living tweoxrkpense. Many seniors today are less inclined to feel that owning a piece of real estate defines who they are, and, instead, prefer the freedom of not having to maintain the property.

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING TO AGE AT HOME OR MOVE ONTO A RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITY? A retirement community can certainly help minimize solitude, wpohsit cghe niesr aitemdportant as isolation is a serious health risk for seniors. Another thing to consider is whether or not you will have access to organizations, volunteerism, and other socializing activities for seniors. The inability to drive and lack of easy access to transportation can result in problems including isolation, missed medical appointments and lagging nutrition. Finally, one must decide whether or not they have the budget to make necessary modifications to the home while being able to support round-the-clock home care if it becomes necessary.

W H E N S HOUL D I STA R T T HE LI STI NG PRO CESS? Knowing your end goals and setting a plan will help dramatically. Take time to meet with your family and potential caregivers to have answers to questions such as: Will I move into another home or a care facility?How much will it cost? Can I afford it? You will need to have these big questions figured out before listing your property effectively.

W H I S S E L R E A LT Y C L I E N T R E V I E W S

Our home of 42 years was on the market for one week when three offers came in.

All three offers were at or above listing price. We are extremely happy with Kyle and the entire Whissel Realty team and will highly recommend them to everyone interested in selling or buying a home. The entire team is very professional and knowledgeable.

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Kyle and Whissel Realty Group were all amazing and a pleasure to work with. We thought it would be more stressful rb neectawuosrke we moved before the selling process but they took charge and delivered what they promised and more. They are clearly experts in this process and mapped out the timing of vee ashcahr e sd tceopn.t e Innt our case escrow closed 2 weeks earlier than anticipated which was an added bonus. We are 100%satisfied customers and highly recommend them for anyone looking to buy or sell a house in San Diego.

My family and I worked with Kyle and his team to sell our home in East County. They did an amazing job getting the home ready to go on the market with their interior designer and the photographer shot phenomenal photos that made our home shine. The home was on the market for a couple weeks when we received multiple offers. We ended up accepting an offer over full price. Once we were in escrow, his transaction manager made the process extremely easy. We will definitely use them again and recommend them to all of their friends!

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For a free consultation, contact Kyle Whissel Kyle@WhisselRealty.com I 619.304.7997