This story started at her kitchen table.
My client was living in a condo. It worked. The size suited her. The space was manageable. But she was ready for something more.
No shared walls. A yard again. A garden. A fresh start in a nearby community.
This next phase of life required her to downsize, but it didn’t mean she had to stop dreaming. So instead of rushing into showings, we slowed down.
As we navigated her move from condo living into a brand-new home nearby, the focus wasn’t just on square footage. It was about building the right next chapter.
Phase 1: Strategy Before Shopping
At her kitchen table, I asked the important questions:
What does this next season of life look like?
How much space do you truly need?
What feels peaceful? What feels like too much?
What does “home” mean now?
The condo size worked for her. What she missed wasn’t square footage. It was freedom and privacy.
Shortly after that meeting, we found a subdivision in a nearby town that felt right. We crafted a contract directly with the builder for a brand-new home.
Then the real work began.
Phase 2: Navigating the New Construction Build
Over the next several months, her home took shape.
New construction is exciting. It’s also detailed. There are critical decisions, timelines, and ongoing communication with the builder that require clarity and oversight. There were moments where my presence truly mattered.
Midway through construction, errors were made. Had I not caught them and stepped in, they would have become long-term problems for my client. Instead, we corrected them in real time.
That’s the difference between having representation and going it alone with a builder.
We closed just a couple of days before Christmas.
But we weren’t finished yet.
Phase 3: Selling the Condo Without Carrying Two Payments
She needed to sell her condo quickly so she wouldn’t be carrying two mortgage payments.
We crafted a strategic pricing plan and launched with full marketing power:
✔︎ Professional photography
✔︎ Video
✔︎ Floor plans
✔︎ Digital marketing assets
✔︎ Strong online positioning
Showings came in quickly.
We did receive feedback about nearby street noise during rush hour, which we anticipated and addressed in our positioning.
And then it happened.
A buyer walked in, fell in love, and wrote an offer. We closed about a month later, at full price, with zero hiccups.
The Outcome
One seamless new construction purchase.
One strategic condo sale.
No double payments.
No lingering stress at closing.
Was it emotional? Absolutely. There were moments of pressure throughout the build and the transition. But we handled each one as a team, strategically, calmly, and proactively.
At the finish line, my client, who has since become a friend, expressed deep gratitude.
And that’s what this business is about.
Not just square footage.
Not just contracts.
But guiding someone confidently from one chapter of life into the next.
Congratulations, JG. You did it. Enjoy that garden this summer.
If you’re considering new construction or planning a move from a condo into your next chapter, let’s talk.