“Many people think saving a couple of thousand dollars (or a few) is a big deal to their parents, money-conscious sellers, or an estate. Often, what first appears to be savings turns into NOT savings and takes much longer, ends up costing as much or more, with a lot more stress and lost time.” Manson Slik, Broker of record, Gordon’s Downsizing and Estate Services Everyone is interested in good economics, good value, a fair cost when they buy services and a good price when th

The move management industry has evolved greatly since it’s inception approximately 20 years ago. Move Managers are professionals trained in working with people, in particular seniors, who are transitioning to a new phase of their lives either via downsizing and moving to new accommodations or aging in place. Move managers help their clients navigate the emotional, physical and logistical challenges of making stage of life transitions. They help manage the preparation for and

Are you getting ready to move into a retirement community and want to make sure you have everything you need once you get there? Having completed hundreds of moves for our clients over the years, use the checklist below to help get organized. Personal Items: Clothes/Shoes/Boots/Coats/Hats/Gloves Toiletries Medications Little sewing kit Jewelry Photo Albums Suitcase/travel bag Personal paperwork i.e. passport, wills, income tax paperwork, etc. Furniture & Decor: Bed/Dresser/Ni

We’ve all heard stories of the garage sale that served up a $250,000 painting for a dollar. Anytime the downsize or estate settlement process takes place without the involvement of an Appraiser, the risk of losing potentially valuable things forever goes up. The fact is, that the vast majority of people downsizing or managing an estate are told to throw out hundreds of items averaging $50-$100 in value because the team of experts they’ve hired to guide them through the proce

We know that COVID-19 has left many of our clients who had previously committed to a chain of events in an awkward place. Some, while not yet committed to a firm sale, made decisions in good faith to sell their house in order to fund their necessary downsize and move to a healthier living environment. Through the pandemic, Gordon's Downsizing and Estate Services continues to diligently support those who must move to a safer residence, keeping our client’s health front and ce