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Your home-sale strategyFree seminar · In person in McLean + virtual
Have you been thinking about downsizing—but wondering whether now is the right time, what today’s shifting market means for your home, or where to even begin?
You do not need a move date to make a smart first move.
Whether you’re simply exploring, have been putting it off, or life has thrown you a curveball, this complimentary seminar will help you understand your options before decisions become urgent.
Plan while the choices are still yours.
- See where the Northern Virginia market stands and what the shift may mean for your timing.
- Learn which home updates may help the sale—and which may consume equity without paying back.
- Bring belongings, financing, moving, storage, title, timing, and family decisions into one coordinated plan.
- Ask four local professionals your questions in one complimentary morning.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:30–10:00 a.m. · In-person check-in & light breakfast
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. · Live seminar
12:30–1:15 p.m. · In-person catered lunch & Q&A
All times Eastern
In person · Keller Williams McLean · 6820 Elm Street
Virtual · Join the live seminar online
Choose in person or virtual · Catered lunch for in-person guests · Advance registration required
Your next chapter starts in
Watch the invitation. Then choose how you’ll join.
See why four local presenters are bringing home-sale, belongings, financing, moving, and title questions into one live seminar—so you can understand what comes first.
Saturday, October 3, 2026Live seminar begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern
In person + virtualJoin us in McLean or attend online
Free admission · Choose in person or virtual when you register
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Less uncertainty. More possibility.
You’re not just moving.
You’re choosing what’s next.
A lifetime of belongings. A home you have invested in. A new way to live. Get the information that helps you bring those decisions together.
See the value around you.
Make informed choices about what to keep, sell, donate, or share with family. Begin with one manageable step.
Your belongings & options
Move with a lighter load.
Connect your move, your money, and your timeline. Spend less energy wondering what you might have missed.
Your smoother transitionCome on your own. Bring a friend. Leave with better questions and a clearer direction.
The pain behind putting it off
The decisions are connected.
So are the consequences.
Four presenters connect five parts of the transition—home sale, belongings, financing, moving, and settlement—into one coordinated plan, including the family and timing concerns that surround them.
01Your home & equity Your home & equityWhat if the renovation costs more than it returns?
A beautiful home can still lose equity to the wrong preparation. Before signing contracts, learn which repairs may support the sale and which projects may consume money without improving the result buyers care about.
Protect the value you have already built before you spend.
02Belongings, meaning & value Belongings, meaning & valueWhat is valuable—and what is simply hard to let go?
A lifetime of furnishings, collections, and family history cannot be sorted in one emotional weekend. Learn what to evaluate before something meaningful or valuable is sold, donated, discarded, or moved again.
Keep the meaning and understand the options before anything leaves.
03Financing the transition Financing the transitionCan you buy before you sell without feeling trapped?
Buying first, selling first, using sale proceeds, or carrying two homes creates different timing and cost questions. Those decisions feel heavier when retirement income and a closing date are already part of the equation.
Compare the full financial sequence before a deadline chooses it for you.
04Packing, storage & move day Packing, storage & move dayWhen packing starts too late, every decision feels urgent.
Sorting, packing, storage, closing, and delivery all depend on one another. If the next home is not ready, the wrong order can mean rushed choices, extra handling, or an unnecessary second move.
Put the move in an order that protects your time, energy, and belongings.
05Title & settlement Title & settlementA missing document can interrupt a carefully planned closing.
Ownership, trust, lien, payoff, identity, or estate questions can surface after a buyer and closing date are already waiting. Gathering the right records early gives everyone more room to solve a problem.
Clear the path to settlement while the timetable is still flexible.
06Time, health & personal choice Time, health & personal choiceWaiting can let life circumstances set the timetable.
A change in health, family responsibilities, finances, or home maintenance can compress several decisions into the same stressful window. Preparing while you have time and energy keeps more choices available.
Planning now does not mean moving now. It preserves your freedom to choose.
07Your family & your voice Your family & your voiceIf you do not make the plan, someone you love may have to.
Leaving the home, belongings, finances, and deadlines for family to sort through can be painful for everyone. Without your stories and priorities, the people helping you may have to guess what you wanted.
Keep your voice at the center and give your family clarity, not a crisis.
A plan before a deadline
Planning now does not mean moving now.
It means comparing the options calmly, keeping your voice in the process, and giving your family clarity while the timing and choices are still yours.
Join four local presenters in one live seminar and leave with a Step-by-Step Downsizing Playbook that helps you decide what to address next.
Reserve My Free SeatWhy preparation matters
A changing market.
A personal strategy.
Your property type, budget, and goals deserve more than a one-size-fits-all answer.
+19.6%
More active listings
NVAR region · July 2026 vs. July 2025. Growth was in condos and attached homes; detached inventory declined.
NVAR market report60%
Estimated kitchen cost recovery
A complete kitchen renovation may not pay for itself at resale. National 2025 estimate; local results vary.
NAR/NARI remodeling reportReserve My Free Seat
Free admission · In person or virtual · Your questions welcome
Meet your local team
Five areas of expertise.
One live seminar. Your questions.
Hear from four presenters in McLean or online. In-person guests can continue the conversation over a catered lunch and Q&A.
Anne Nouri
Real estate, auctions & downsizing
Prime Auction Solutions · KW McLean / Great Falls
How Anne can help
Explore your home-sale strategy and auction options, then decide what to keep, sell, donate, or pass along.
Topics & contact
Michael Repshas
Loan Officer
Guild Mortgage
How Michael can help
Discuss buying before or after you sell, retirement-income questions, and the full cost of your next home.
Topics & contact
Caitlin Ayoub
Business Development & Marketing
Able Moving & Storage
How Caitlin can help
Plan packing, furniture placement, storage, and move-day logistics around your home-sale timeline.
Topics & contact
Jessica Neumyer
Business Development Officer
Stewart Title
How Jessica can help
Understand title questions, the documents to gather, and the steps between a contract and settlement.
Topics & contactInside the seminar
Every part of the move.
Clearly connected.
Explore the five conversations below. Each brings a different perspective to the same goal: a thoughtful, well-prepared transition.
Anne NouriAuctions & downsizing
01Personal property, auctions & the downsizing process
Your belongings. Their value. Your choices.
- Build a practical plan for what to keep, sell, donate, or pass along to family.
- Understand how furnishings, collections, and heirlooms are evaluated—and what can affect their value.
- Explore personal-property auctions and other ways to sell items you no longer need.
- Turn the sorting and decision-making process into manageable steps.
Anne NouriReal estate
02Home updates, listing & the sales process
Prepare your home for a thoughtful sale.
- Prioritize updates by buyer appeal, cost, and potential return before spending on renovations.
- Understand pricing, presentation, marketing, and the path from listing to offers.
- Plan for inspections, repairs, negotiations, and the timing of your sale and next move.
- Learn five common selling mistakes to avoid: overpricing, the wrong improvements, weak presentation, overlooked condition issues, and last-minute move planning.
Michael RepshasHome financing
03Financing for your next home
Know your options before you sell.
- Compare buying first with selling first, and discuss the gap between two homes.
- Explore a cash purchase, a new mortgage, and available financing approaches for downsizing.
- Learn how retirement income and an existing mortgage may affect qualification.
- Plan for the down payment, closing costs, and ongoing expenses of your next home.
Ask about discount points, temporary buydowns, and eligible seller credits: when might they help, and what do they cost?
Talk with Michael Contact details
703-919-9622mrepshas@guildmortgage.netNMLS #1025235 · Company NMLS #3274
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Caitlin AyoubMoving & storage
04Packing, containers, storage & moving
Make the physical move manageable.
- Coordinate your moving schedule with the home sale, closing, and new-home availability.
- Compare portable containers, temporary storage, and a full-service move.
- Learn how to pack and protect furniture, artwork, and sentimental belongings.
- Plan storage, delivery, furniture placement, and unpacking for a smaller home.
Jessica NeumyerTitle & settlement
05Title & settlement services
Arrive at closing prepared.
- Understand the key steps, documents, and timelines from contract to settlement.
- Gather ownership records, payoff information, identification, and signing documents early.
- Learn how liens, inherited property, or trust ownership can affect title and when an attorney may be needed.
- Recognize issues that can delay closing and learn how to verify settlement and wire instructions.
Educational guidance; financing depends on individual circumstances and lender requirements. Consult your advisers for legal and tax questions. Topic scenes are illustrations; presenter portraits and the McLean property photograph are authentic.
Complimentary resources for seminar attendees
More than a morning.
A useful head start.
Come for the guidance. Leave with resources to put it into practice.
Your seminar companionStep-by-Step
Step-by-Step
Downsizing Playbook
A practical guide that turns “where do I even start?” into the next decisions you can make.
- Readiness checklist & flexible 90-day roadmap
- Belongings inventory & home-preparation budget
- Lender questions & closing checklist
Plan with a starting point
Your Property Evaluation
Enter your property address for an estimated home value to help you begin planning your sale and next purchase.
Request your property evaluation (opens in a new tab)Included in your playbook
Smarter Financing Questions
Compare points and temporary buydowns. Ask about eligible seller credits, buyer appeal, and the full cost beyond a quoted rate.
Bring your financing questionsA property evaluation is an estimated starting point, not a formal appraisal or guaranteed sale price. Financing resources are educational; no particular loan, rate, or concession is promised.
Make this morning yours
Where are you
in your next move?
Choose the stage that sounds like you. See a few useful starting points, then bring your questions to the seminar.
Your starting point
Start with possibilities, not pressure.
You do not need a moving date to benefit. Use the seminar to understand your choices before decisions become urgent.
- Picture the space, location, and lifestyle you want next.
- Start a keep, sell, donate, and family list for one room.
- Ask how a future home sale and purchase could fit together.
Your invitation · October 3
Join us in McLean.
Or attend virtually.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
In personKeller Williams McLean
6820 Elm Street
McLean, VA 22101Get directions
Virtual · Join the live seminar online
Choose how I’ll attend
Free in person or virtual.
Register each attendee separately.
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9:30–10:00 a.m.
In-person check-in & light breakfast
Enjoy bagels and coffee, meet fellow attendees, and get ready for the conversation.
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10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Live seminar in McLean and online
Your home, belongings, financing, moving, and settlement.
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All times Eastern. Virtual access details are provided separately.12:30–1:15 p.m.
In-person catered lunch & Q&A
Bring your questions to the table and speak with the presenters.
Before you join us
A few helpful
answers.
Have another question?
Call Anne’s team · 703-889-8949
Is there a fee to attend?
No. The seminar is complimentary whether you attend in person or virtually. Bagels, coffee, and catered lunch are included for in-person guests. Please register in advance and choose how you will attend.
Do I need to be ready to sell?
No moving date is needed. Come while you are exploring, planning a move this year, or getting ready to list. You can learn the order of decisions before committing to the next step.
Can I attend virtually?
Yes. Choose In Person or Virtual when you register. In-person check-in and light breakfast are 9:30–10:00 a.m. at Keller Williams McLean, 6820 Elm Street, McLean, Virginia. The live seminar begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Catered lunch and Q&A from 12:30–1:15 p.m. are for in-person guests. Virtual access details will be provided separately before the seminar.
What should I bring?
Bring your questions and, if useful, photos of your home or belongings. The Step-by-Step Downsizing Playbook is included with your registration; delivery details depend on how you attend.
How do the complimentary resources work?
Registered attendees receive the Step-by-Step Downsizing Playbook, including the readiness checklist and lender-question worksheet. In-person guests receive it at the seminar; virtual attendees receive delivery details separately. Use the property-evaluation link below for an estimated home value, then bring your planning questions.
Can I invite a friend, neighbor, or family member?
Absolutely. Invite someone considering a move of their own, or someone supporting yours. Each person should register separately and choose In Person or Virtual.
Make room for the life you want next.
Your next chapter deserves a first step
Keep the memories.
Lose the guesswork.
You don’t have to decide everything today. Start with the information, the people, and a plan that helps you move forward.
Yes, save my free seatYour next chapter starts in
Know someone thinking about a move?
Invite a friend or neighbor considering downsizing, or someone supporting your own next chapter. There’s value in learning together.
A starting point for your next chapter
Know your home’s value.
Plan your next move.
Enter your property address to request an estimate of your home’s value. Use it as a starting point as you plan your sale and next purchase.
Request your property evaluation (opens in a new tab)