Downsizing in Sarasota

Downsize for Freedom. Upscale for Life.

Transitioning out of a long-time home doesn’t have to mean extreme downsizing. Instead, it can mean finding a better fit for your current lifestyle – a smart-size home.

Does Your Home Match Your Lifestyle?

A large home is … BIG. And with it come big costs in terms of time, effort, money and safety. There was a time when the benefits of owning a big home far outweighed the costs; but now may be the time to ask yourself if that holds true today – especially for empty nesters and retirees.

Transitioning out of a long-time home doesn’t have to mean extreme downsizing. Instead, it can mean finding a better fit for your current lifestyle – a smart-size home. By smart-sizing your living space, think about the many ways you can upscale your life. You can design spaces to indulge in your favorite pastimes, and re-imagine ways to spend new-found time and money on activities that bring you pleasure. Plus, you can increase your investment potential by taking advantage of the substantial increase in your property’s value.

By smart-sizing your living space, think of all the ways you can upscale your life.

Property Values Are at an All-Time High

2021-2022 were two of the strongest years for real estate sales in Sarasota. With the natural economic principle of supply vs. demand, we witnessed a surge in real estate values beyond the imaginable. Homes in all price ranges were in high demand, yet the larger the sticker price, the bigger the increase in sales value. Although supply has risen, home values have retained their appreciation gain and demand is still strong. People want to live in beautiful locations like Sarasota. We continue to experience real demand, based on real money, by real people.

If smart-sizing is right for you, now may be the right time to cash in on your home’s appreciated equity.

Real Gains by Real Sarasota Luxury Home Downsizers

The Laughlin Tanner Group represented the sellers of the Sarasota Luxury homes pictured below who sold to smart-size their lifestyles.

79% Gain in 4 Years

90% Gain in 5 Years

225% Gain in 7 Years

237% Gain in 16 Years

360% Gain in 16 Years

126% Gain in 16 Years

Range of Value Advantage

To sell your Sarasota Luxury home at the top of the value range, you need to understand that real estate doesn’t sell for a fixed price. Instead, there is a range of value based on the commitment, expertise and negotiating skills of your Realtor. The Real Estate agent you choose to represent you can significantly improve the financial outcome of your transaction. The right realtor with proven results, like the Laughlin Tanner Group, can mean substantially more value for your home.