MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR

Once you've made the decision to move, you should have a family meeting to disclose your plans to your adult children. Like you, they have strong emotional ties to the family home and should be made aware of your plans.

This is your opportunity to bring your loved ones together to share your wishes and plans with your very important people. It's essential that they understand what matters to you. Once you've laid out your goals and preferences, they will know how to proceed should something unexpected occur.

But ultimately, this is your decision and you are making the right choice for you.

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Grandparents with their family

KEEP IT A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

Plan to have the conversation outside of the normal celebrations. Make it a special event on its own.

Some ways you can make this a positive experience for everyone:

  • Tell your family members the purpose of the meeting ahead of time.
  • Express your reasons for the move.
  • Ask for their input and support.
  • Invite them to participate in any upcoming tours.

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By taking the time to ask us the right questions you were able to find our dream house. I must say that you went above and beyond taking a large amount of your time showing us different properties. As I'm sure that you would agree, I am very particular and I like to see every house that is out there before I make a decision. I have worked with REALTORS in the past that were only concerned about "closing the deal" and earning their commission. I never got that feeling from you. I always believed that you had our best interests at heart. I would not hesitate to call you in the future if we are looking for a larger property or investment property. Your knowledge of the Hamilton-Burlington market is quite extensive.

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