Protect what you’ve built.
Understand pricing and preparation before you spend. Focus on the decisions that support your net proceeds.
Your home-sale strategyA complimentary, in-person seminar · McLean, VA
Unlock Your
Next Chapter.
Downsizing Your Home and Life
Keep what matters.
Make your next move count.
Before you renovate, list, or start packing, discover how to protect your equity, avoid unnecessary expenses, and plan a smoother transition.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Eastern · Lunch included
Keller Williams McLean · 6820 Elm Street
In-person seating · Advance registration required
to a future full of possibility.Let’s make a plan for what comes next.
Your next chapter starts in
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 details people often overlook
The costly surprises
you can plan around.
The right questions, asked early, can change your approach. Explore the decisions that deserve a closer look before you commit.
Price for your market.
Yesterday’s sale price is only part of the story. Learn how your home’s condition, competition, and property type shape a strategy today.
Protect your preparation budget.
Know what to repair, what to refresh, and what to leave alone before you commit to expensive renovations.
Recognize value before it goes.
Get perspective on furnishings, collections, and heirlooms before you sell, donate, or pass them along.
Look beyond the interest rate.
Ask how points, a temporary buydown, or eligible seller credits affect upfront costs, future payments, and buyer appeal.
Put the move in the right order.
Connect sorting, packing, storage, your sale, and your next home so last-minute logistics do not take over.
Clear the path to closing.
Know which records to gather and which questions to ask early, before a title or paperwork issue delays your plans.
Why 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 reportGet informed. Reserve my seat.
Free admission · Local professionals · Your questions welcome
Meet your local team
Five areas of expertise.
One room. Your questions.
Hear from four presenters, then continue the conversation over a catered lunch and Q&A. Bring the questions that matter to your move.
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 companionThe Downsizing
The Downsizing
Playbook
A practical seven-page workbook to turn “where do I even start?” into a list you can work through.
- Readiness checklist & flexible 90-day roadmap
- Belongings inventory & home-preparation budget
- Lender questions & closing checklist
A conversation with Anne
Your Home Value Snapshot
Request a complimentary look at your home’s current market position and the preparation that could make a difference.
Request my snapshot by emailIncluded 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 questionsThe Home Value Snapshot is a market conversation, 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
A morning of insight.
A conversation over lunch.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Keller Williams McLean6820 Elm Street
McLean, VA 22101Get directions
Reserve my seat now
Complimentary seminar and lunch.
Please register each person attending.
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At check-in
Bagels, coffee & a warm welcome
Meet fellow attendees and get ready for the conversation.
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10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Insights from your local professionals
Your home, belongings, financing, moving, and settlement.
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All times Eastern.12:30–1:15 p.m.
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, bagels and coffee, and catered lunch are complimentary. Please register in advance so we can plan seating and lunch.
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.
Is this an online event?
This is an in-person seminar at Keller Williams McLean, 6820 Elm Street, McLean, Virginia, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The seminar runs 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., followed by catered lunch and Q&A until 1:15 p.m. All times Eastern.
What should I bring?
Bring your questions and, if useful, photos of your home or belongings. You’ll receive the Downsizing Playbook at the seminar to help organize your next steps.
How do the complimentary resources work?
The seven-page Downsizing Playbook is available to download now, including the readiness checklist and lender-question worksheet. Request a complimentary Home Value Snapshot from Anne by email or ask her about it at the seminar.
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 so we can plan seating and lunch.
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.
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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.