Getting Your Edge: How to Downsize Your Home.

Judy Gratton and Dennis Day
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Life Happens to Everyone! These events can force changes in how and where you live. How you react and manage those events is what matters. Join Judy Gratton and Dennis Day, two agents with over 30 years combined experience in real estate, as they provide you insights into managing the twists and turns life throws at you, so you can land on your feet and in the right place.Whether you need to downsize from your forever home, upsize to handle a growing family, or moving an aging parent into a safer setting, the “Downsize" Podcast will share the information you need to be ready. Using their personal experiences and interviews with experts in a variety of fields, like: financial planning, estate sales, or living abroad, our hosts will dish out the information and advice that will help you take on life’s challenges informed and prepared. For more information about the Edge Group Real Estate Team: www.EdgeGroupTeam.com

  1. JAN 30

    Downsize Wrong, Re-Size Right—Here's How

    In this episode of 'Getting Your Edge: How to Downsize Your Home and Life,' hosts Dennis Day and Judy Gratton discuss the concept of right-sizing your life. They provide 12 actionable tips to make your home and lifestyle more manageable and less stressful, from living on one level and decluttering without relocating, to simplifying your landscaping and evaluating your lighting. Whether you are contemplating a smaller home, an RV lifestyle, or aging in place, this episode offers practical advice to help you align your living environment with your current needs. Tune in for insights on making thoughtful, informed decisions that enhance your comfort and well-being. 00:00 S4,Ep.71-Re-Size 00:42 Introduction to Downsizing 01:28 Meet Your Hosts 01:56 Understanding Rightsizing 02:59 What is Rightsizing? 04:09 12 Tips for Rightsizing 04:31 Tip 1: Live on One Level 04:50 Tip 2: Repurpose Unused Rooms 05:23 Tip 3: Declutter Without Relocating 06:42 Tip 4: Reduce Maintenance, Not Space 07:08 Tip 5: Simplify Your Landscaping 07:44 Tip 6: Remodel for Ease and Comfort 08:21 Tip 7: Shrink Your Expenses 09:25 Tip 8: Create a Lock and Leave Home 10:03 Tip #9: Rent Before You Move 11:12 #10 Create a Rental or Guest Space 12:50 Tip #11: Outsource What Drains Your Energy 13:55 Number 12: Change Your Schedule or Routines 14:54 Conclusions and Final Thoughts 21:15 Free PDF of 12 Tips Here's Our Free 12 Steps To Re-Size Your Life PDF https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kzTVog0QHj9unOFIMFv7QPMjDA0webj0/view?usp=sharing We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

    22 min

  2. JAN 28

    Seattle Condos in Free Fall: What's Really Happening?

    This podcast discusses the current struggles in the "housing market", attributing them to high mortgage rates, HOA fees, insurance costs, and overall "economic news" as of December 2025. It also provides a year-over-year recap showing price decreases in King County and Snohomish, with a detailed "real estate market analysis" of the condo market. The video highlights how "condo prices" have been impacted as supply has outpaced demand since 2018, making "home buying" a complex decision amidst rising "inflation". We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

    4 min

  3. 10/30/2025

    Transform Your Property for Profit: The Benefits of Group Home Sales

    Explore a practical, mission-driven way to sell a longtime home by working with group home operators who value larger, well-located properties and offer seller-friendly terms. Jim Boad explains sober living models, oversight, neighborhood standards, creative financing, and how this option can deliver fair value while doing good. • what group homes are and how sober living operates  • why larger, transit-friendly homes are ideal  • how sales can be faster with fewer repairs  • creative financing options for steady income  • maintaining curb appeal and setting house rules  • addressing neighbor concerns with transparency  • legal context and reasonable accommodation  • step-by-step process from inquiry to close  • success stories that show real community impact If today's conversation sparks some interest for you about whether you or somebody in your family is interested in selling, you can get a hold of us at edgroupteam.com or you could go to homeaccelerator.com We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

    21 min

  4. 10/08/2025

    From First Impression to Final Offer: 6 Psychological Keys to a Successful Home Sale

    Selling your home isn’t just about price—it’s about psychology. In this episode of Getting Your Edge – How to Downsize Your Home, Judy Gratton and Dennis Day reveal six proven strategies that tap into buyer emotions to help you sell faster and for top dollar. Learn how to create a winning first impression, build trust through transparency, and use subtle cues that make buyers fall in love with your home. Whether you’re downsizing in King or Snohomish County—or preparing for a move anywhere—these expert insights will help you showcase your home’s best features and achieve a smooth, successful sale. We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

    20 min

  5. 09/14/2025

    Thriving in Retirement: How to Redefine Purpose and Design Your Next Chapter

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    50 min

  6. 07/30/2025

    Secrets to Making Downsizing Super Easy!

    Jeannine Bryant's journey from North Dakota farm girl to right-sizing expert began with a childhood surrounded by grandparents and a natural gift for organization. Today, as CEO of Changing Spaces SRS in Lincoln, Nebraska, she leads a team helping seniors navigate the emotional journey of downsizing with compassion and practical solutions. "Keep the best, let go of the rest" isn't just Jeannine's business tagline—it's a philosophy that guides her approach to helping clients find the perfect balance between too much and too little. She introduces us to the concept of right-sizing, a positive reframing that focuses on keeping what's meaningful rather than what you're losing. Through stories from her decade of experience, Jeannine illustrates how our attachment to possessions can become barriers to necessary life transitions. The emotional aspects of downsizing take center stage as Janine explains how our identities become wrapped up in our things. She shares a poignant example of helping a couple move to assisted living—a necessary transition made significantly more difficult by their extensive ceramic figurine collection. This story perfectly illustrates her company tagline: "Life is hard enough. Don't let your stuff make it harder." Jeannine outlines her systematic five-step approach to right-sizing: decide what to keep, give to family and friends, sell what you can, donate what didn't sell, and remove the trash. She emphasizes that following this order is crucial—by identifying what you'll keep first, you can more easily let go of the rest. She also dispels market myths about the value of china hutches, punch bowls, and other once-prized possessions that now flood the secondhand market. Beyond her business services, Jeannine shares her passion for supporting seniors through volunteer work with caregiver organizations, offering insights into intergenerational living experiments, and providing resources through her books and website for those who can't access her in-person services. Whether you're planning a move, helping parents downsize, or simply seeking a more manageable home environment, Jeannine's practical wisdom offers a roadmap to living with less stress and more joy. Check out Jeannine's resources at easyrightsizing.com or learn about her services at changingspacessrs.com to start your own right-sizing journey today. 00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings 00:12 Meet Jeannine Bryant: Right Sizing Expert 01:57 Jeannine's Journey from Farm to Business 04:05 Understanding Right Sizing 06:12 Challenges of Downsizing 09:16 Emotional Attachment to Possessions 12:43 Strategies for Letting Go 17:53 The Five Steps of Right Sizing 21:13 Downsizing Without Moving 22:33 Safety and Comfort in Aging 24:15 Common Downsizing Mistakes 24:41 Understanding the Time Needed 26:01 Senior-Focused Organizations 29:18 Services Offered by Changing Spaces and Easy Rightsizing 33:47 Unique Downsizing Experiences 36:07 Compensation and Pricing 38:57 Handling Family Heirlooms 41:16 The Value of Items 43:06 Resources and Contact Information 44:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback! Mid-Roll Ad

    46 min

  7. 07/07/2025

    Summer Lawn Care Tips

    We are on vacation for two weeks. But here's some summer time lawn care tips. We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

    1 min

  8. 06/11/2025

    7 Surprising Reasons Downsizing Makes Life Better!

    We explore seven hidden benefits of downsizing beyond the obvious advantages of saving money, having less yard work, and eliminating clutter. These secret benefits can significantly improve your quality of life and provide additional motivation for making the transition to a smaller home. • Reduced decision fatigue: Fewer home maintenance decisions means more mental energy for things that matter • Improved mental clarity: Less chaotic environments reduce low-grade stress and create calmer living spaces • Better financial discipline: Limited space prevents impulse purchases and promotes mindful spending habits • Reduced theft risk: Smaller homes in secure communities make you less of a target for theft • Increased safety: Fewer fall hazards like stairs, transitions, and high cabinets reduce injury risks for older adults • More opportunities for generosity: Downsizing provides a chance to donate possessions to meaningful causes • Freedom to choose your ideal community: Select a neighborhood that fits your current lifestyle, not your past needs Visit our website at www.edgegroupteam.com for our free five-day downsizing class delivered to your email. If you've gone through the downsizing process and would like to share your firsthand experience as a podcast guest, please contact us at info@edgegroupteam.com. We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

    16 min
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Life Happens to Everyone! These events can force changes in how and where you live. How you react and manage those events is what matters. Join Judy Gratton and Dennis Day, two agents with over 30 years combined experience in real estate, as they provide you insights into managing the twists and turns life throws at you, so you can land on your feet and in the right place.Whether you need to downsize from your forever home, upsize to handle a growing family, or moving an aging parent into a safer setting, the “Downsize" Podcast will share the information you need to be ready. Using their personal experiences and interviews with experts in a variety of fields, like: financial planning, estate sales, or living abroad, our hosts will dish out the information and advice that will help you take on life’s challenges informed and prepared. For more information about the Edge Group Real Estate Team: www.EdgeGroupTeam.com

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