Free playbook
The Colorado Luxury Downsizing Playbook.
Sell the estate. Buy the right home. Move once. Eight pages, written for Colorado, free.
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One calendar
How do I sell the big house and buy the next one?
Price your home from this year's sales, decide where you are going before you list, and put both closings on one calendar. The playbook gives you the order, the numbers and the checklist.
Inside
Eight chapters, eight pages.
Without a plan
What goes wrong.
- You move twice. List first, sell fast, then rent while you search.
- You price from memory. The home sits, then sells after a price cut.
- You pay tax you did not plan for. The CPA call comes after the closing.
- You clear out in a panic. The estate sale lands on the week of the move.
Plan the year, not the weekend
A Colorado downsizing timeline, month by month.
Downsizing from a large Colorado home goes smoothest on a 6 to 12 month plan. This is the order the playbook walks through.
| When | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 9 months out | Pick the next home type and area; get a Smart Pricing Report on the current home | You know your budget before you fall for a condo |
| 9 to 6 months out | Talk to a lender and your CPA about bridge options, capital gains and timing | Decides whether you buy first or sell first |
| 6 to 3 months out | Sort, donate and store; book an estate sale company if needed | Less in the house means better photos and faster showings |
| 3 months out | Pre-inspection, small repairs, paint and landscaping | Fixes the items buyers would use to negotiate |
| Listing week | Photos, video and launch to the MLS and our buyer list | The first two weeks bring the most showings |
| Under contract | Line up movers and the rent-back or closing date that fits the move | One move instead of two |
The big decision
Buy first or sell first when you downsize?
| Buy first | Sell first | |
|---|---|---|
| Best when | You have cash, a bridge loan or a HELOC to cover the down payment | You need the sale proceeds for the next home |
| Advantage | One move; no rush to find the next home | You know exactly what you have to spend |
| Watch out for | Carrying two homes for a few months | Needing a rent-back or a short-term rental |
| How we help | Price the current home so it sells on schedule | Negotiate a rent-back so you stay until the next home closes |
Lender options: Mike Oswald at Rate, (720) 677-5816. You may use any lender.
This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Ask your attorney, CPA or lender about your situation.
Get the free playbook
What sellers tell us they wish they had known.
The Colorado Luxury Downsizing Playbook is a free eight-page PDF from The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC for owners selling a large home and buying a smaller one, in Colorado or out of state.
- Price from the next home backward. Start with what the next home costs, then set the sale plan around it.
- Sell the lifestyle, not just the square feet. Buyers of large homes want the views, the yard and the space you are leaving. The marketing should show it.
- Keep the timeline in writing. Closing, possession and moving dates in one place prevent the most common surprises.
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Quick answers
About the playbook.
Is the playbook free?
Yes. Enter your name, email and phone and the PDF opens on the next page.
Who is it for?
Owners of a large Colorado home planning a move to a smaller, lower-maintenance home: ranch, patio, lock-and-leave, a 55+ community or a golf community.
Do I have to talk to an agent?
No. You choose on the form. Answer Yes and an agent of The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC calls you; answer No and we only send the playbook.
How long does it take to downsize from a large home?
Most of our sellers plan 6 to 12 months from the first conversation to the move. The sale itself usually takes 30 to 60 days once the home is listed and under contract.
Should I sell my house before buying a condo?
It depends on how you pay for the next home. If you need the sale proceeds, sell first and negotiate a rent-back. If you can cover the down payment, buying first saves a second move.
Is the downsizing playbook free?
Yes. Fill in the form and we send the PDF by email. There is no cost and no obligation.
What should I do with furniture that will not fit the next home?
Measure the next home first, then sell, donate or give the rest to family before listing. A lighter house photographs better and shows larger.