Our journey to downsizing began in 2021 when we met our exceptional real estate agent, Mary, through a mutual work friend. At the time, we owned a Pulte-built single-family home in a wonderful Canton subdivision. Because our property sat right on the 4th tee of a golf course, it offered incredible backyard privacy. This privacy, combined with our 28-year history in the neighborhood and our cats' love for the enclosed patio, made us incredibly hesitant to move, despite my initial excitement about a local Pulte condominium development. A few years later, we decided to explore downsizing once again. In August 2023, we found a detached ranch-style condo in Canton and made a formal offer that my husband and I both agreed on. However, we ultimately rescinded our counteroffer after Mary’s trusted home inspector revealed that the exterior required an overwhelming amount of maintenance. We were incredibly grateful for Mary’s expertise, honest professional advice, and lack of pressure just to make a sale. Our true transition began three years later, in February 2026. Mary listened intently to our needs as we prepared our home for the market. Staging and moving felt like a Herculean task, but Mary made the impossible a reality. She leveraged her extensive professional network to connect us with outstanding vendors, including window cleaners, decluttering experts, movers, donation companies, stagers, and photographers. Beyond her role as an agent, Mary acted as our confidant, mental health advisor, and peace-maker. She even rolled up her sleeves to personally help us declutter and move. Thanks to her guidance, our house was listed for just a few days, received four competitive offers, and sold to the very first offer for $11,000 over the asking price. Now happily settled in our new condominium, we highly recommend Mary for her unmatched expertise, patience, and compassion for both human and feline family members.
