If you’re ready to make a move, the team at Exactly real estate can help you size your life right

By Laura Briedis

Many homeowners who want to downsize usually search the Internet for months looking at the local real estate market to get an idea of what their home is worth, trying to gauge when it might be the right time to sell. Only after do they start looking for a real estate agent. However, if you get an expert involved at the very start, the results will be better.

“We tell people to call us as soon as possible. We’ll work with you to put the best plan in place,” says Kevin Wasie, founder of Exactly real estate company. “Don’t wait until you think your house is ready to sell. We can help you at the very beginning of the process and save you time, money, and lots of headaches. Having a good game plan sets you up for success.”

“Think of your real estate agent as a hub for all the connections you need,” he adds. “We help connect you to other professionals such as a financial planner, mortgage banker, moving company, consignment company and professional organizer.”

Exactly also gives you the financial tools you need, including providing a comprehensive price analysis so you know what your home is really worth. Kevin recommends that you go out and tour some properties, just to get a feel for what is available in your area. He also sets up clients on auto search listings, so they can see what homes go for and become more educated about the local market.

“Nowadays, empty nesters are not necessarily downsizing but life-sizing, which means they are looking to move into a house that better fits their lifestyle,” says Kevin. “Usually, they want a home that requires less maintenance to give them more freedom to travel and not require so much work around the house. Oftentimes this translates to less space and a smaller yard, but that is not always the case.”

“We specialize in working with people who are life-sizing,” he adds. “We are typically involved with homeowners over many months to help them plan, get ready and execute. And we do all of this while saving people thousands of dollars.”

Exactly is a flat-fee real estate company, in which the real estate agents handle everything from the pricing analysis to marketing to negotiating the final deal for a $4,800 package fee—instead of a percentage of the sale. And if the buyer has a real estate agent, then Exactly helps you set an attractive buyer’s agent commission.

“Our company is based on the philosophy that it doesn’t seem fair for a homeowner of a $500,000 listing to pay so much more commission than someone selling a $100,000 home, when the work the real estate agent does is the same,” says Kevin.

To list your house or for more information, call 866-515-6789 or visit ExactlyUSA.com. Exactly Real Estate is located at 209 South Main Street, 6th Floor, in Akron.