Downsizing and Real Estate Insights

Nicole Schell, Broker and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) with the Schell Real Estate Team in Waterloo Region, hears a common theme from people who've already downsized: nearly all of them wish they'd started sooner.Adapted from a social post Nicole originally shared in March 2025. Give Yourself More Time Than You Think You Need Downsizing almost always takes longer than people expect. Sorting through years of belongings isn't just about the stuff itself, it's about the memories attached to it. Rushing that process tends to make it harder, not easier. Giving yourself more time than feels necessary is usually what makes it feel manageable instead of overwhelming. You Don't Have to Do It Alone Whether it's family, friends, or a real estate professional, getting ...