Downsizing Done Right, Part 2: The Search, the Scroll… and the Moment It “Clicked”
Previously in our Down-Sizing Series:
After years of loving her family home but feeling the space no longer matched her lifestyle, our client began wondering if a simpler, lower-maintenance way of living might be the right next chapter. She didn’t want more house — she wanted the right house.
(Did you miss Part 1? Catch up here!)
The “Research Era” Begins
Before every big move comes the quiet research — the scrolling, the planning, and the first sparks of “maybe it’s time.”
After months of quiet exploration, she began to notice a pattern — the more she learned, the more she could picture herself in this next chapter. What started as casual research was becoming something real.
Once she acknowledged that her needs had changed, she didn’t rush — she explored.
Like many thoughtful planners, she began with quiet curiosity:
• Countless Zillow scroll sessions — studying layouts, prices, and communities
• Sunday drives and neighborhood strolls — imagining what life could look like elsewhere
• Watching “For Sale” signs pop up and disappear — learning the pace of the market
She wasn’t just browsing. She was gathering information and clarifying what “right-sized” truly meant for her.
She’d seen plenty of listings come and go, but with each drive and every neighborhood walk, her vision sharpened. She knew what mattered most — and what didn’t.
Then… the Right One Appeared
And one day, there it was — the condo that matched the vision she had been shaping for years.
It had the lifestyle ease she craved, the ability to host the people she loves, and the sense of home she was seeking.
This time, she knew she needed to get it right. No DIY, no guessing, no navigating alone.
Sometimes the most important step is simply making the call that turns planning into progress.
So she turned to trusted voices.
She asked friends for recommendations.
She consulted her daughter (a former Realtor®).
The message was clear and unanimous: “Call Teresa Kenney.”
And she did.
That call set everything into motion — and in Part 3, we’ll take you behind the scenes of how Teresa helped her:
• prepare her family home for market,
• secure the condo she loved, and
• make a smooth, confident transition into her new lifestyle.
Part 3 is coming next Friday!
A note from Teresa: This client did all the groundwork herself — researching, walking neighborhoods, and learning the market long before she reached out. But not everyone’s process looks the same. Many of our clients explore with our help for months before they’re ready to act. Everyone moves at their own pace, and we’re happy to be along for the ride — no matter what that pace may be.
If you’re starting to think about your next move — or simply curious what right-sizing might look like for you — I’d be happy to start the conversation. Let’s connect.
Kenney & Co. Group at KW Consultants Realty
Local Roots. Smart Moves. Lasting Wealth.
📍 Based in Central Ohio | Helping Buyers, Sellers, and Investors
Teresa 📞 614-975-8370 📧 teresakenney@kw.com
Sheila 📞 614-565-7044 📧 sheilagibbons@kw.com
Liz 📞 614-517-2268 📧 lizkoehler@kw.com