What Seniors Need to Know About Downsizing: Making It Feel Less Scary and More Fun Downsizing is a big decision for seniors, especially those in places like Los Angeles, where the hustle and bustle can sometimes feel overwhelming. Many baby boomers...
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How do I know which senior living option is right for me or my parent?
Choosing the right community depends on factors such as lifestyle preferences, level of care needed, and budget. We work hand-in-hand with the best senior placement agents in Los Angeles who can do a comprehensive needs assessment to understand your unique situation and recommend the best fit—whether it’s an active 55+ community, independent living, assisted living, memory care, or a skilled nursing facility.
What are the costs associated with senior living, and are there financial assistance options?
Senior living costs vary widely based on the level of care, location, and amenities. We help you understand pricing structures, explore funding options (i.e. veterans’ benefits, long-term care insurance, and home equity), and plan for future care needs, ensuring you make a financially informed decision.
Can we tour senior living communities before making a decision?
Absolutely! Our senior placement agent will arrange personalized community tours so you can experience the environment firsthand, meet staff and residents, and ask questions. These visits help ensure the community aligns with your expectations for comfort, care, and lifestyle.
How do I decide what to keep and what to let go of?
A good rule of thumb is to keep what you use, love, or truly need. Consider the size of your next home, sentimental value, and practicality. Downsizing professionals and estate organizers can help!
What are my options if I don’t want to sell my home right away?
There are alternatives, such as renting, selling with a leaseback, or accessing home equity to fund your next move. I can help you explore solutions that fit your needs.
How do I handle a lifetime of belongings without feeling overwhelmed?
Start small—one room at a time. Break it into categories: Keep, Donate, Gift, or Sell. Enlist family, a professional organizer, or a downsizing specialist for support.
What should I consider when choosing my next home?
Family dynamics can be tricky. Having a neutral third party—like an experienced real estate professional—can help navigate discussions and find a solution that honors everyone’s needs.
What happens if my home needs repairs or updates before selling?
I offer solutions to sell as-is, renovate with no upfront cost, or access competitive cash offers. We’ll assess what makes the most financial sense for you.
How can I get the most value when selling my home?
Proper pricing, strategic marketing, and minor home improvements (if needed) can maximize your return. I specialize in helping seniors sell with minimal stress while getting top dollar.
What are the biggest mistakes to avoid when downsizing?
Waiting too long, underestimating emotional ties, not planning financially, and trying to do it alone. Having the right support system makes the process much smoother.
Dana is by far the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. Extremely knowledgable,efficient and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended !!!
Attila Szalay
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Dana Ehrlich is like hitting the realtor jackpot. She handled the purchase of our new home and the sale of our previous home. Seamless. Attention to detail and logistics was above and beyond our expectations. She is like a walking realtor encyclopedia. Her years of experience are applied tenfold. Plus… she is cool in the sense of even keeled, kind, thoughtful, with a brilliant sense of humour. None of the cliche pressurized realtor experience. She isn’t 5 stars She is 5,000 stars. A total pro. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Julie Ann Orourk
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Dana was amazing with the purchase of our new home and the sale of our now former home, which sold in 4 days because of Dana's strategy and expertise, simply AMAZING!!
Brian Bechel
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Dana and I worked together long & diligently on a purchase transaction. She negotiated a great deal for the buyer and stayed on top of every detail. Escrow successfully closed with an ecstatic buyer and a happy seller -- everyone wins when business is conducted properly by professionals! I would recommend Dana to be your real estate fiduciary.
Steven Detrick
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I had the opportunity to work with Dana on a home purchase. She was great to work with. She was always available for my calls and or texts. She has a lot of experience which really helps creates a smooth transaction. If you are looking for a realtor, I highly recommend her.
Omar Abich
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Dana was amazing to work with. She was professional, knowledgeable and more importantly, patient. She took the time to help my elderly clients understand the process of selling their home as it had been many many years since they originally bought their home. She brought in all of the necessary resources, including our services, to help make the process less stressful and overwhelming. I highly recommend Dana if you need a Realtor!
Dina Braverman
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Dana is an amazing REALTOR who cares deeply about people. She is absolutely wonderful at helping people who are moving into senior living environment. She moves with empathy and kindness and is an expert negotiator. She takes care of the whole family!
Geoff Talbot
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Working with Dana is amazing and seeing her true passion for being a Realtor and doing what is right for her clients makes her easy to refer!
Pamela Mulholla
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I was newly retired and ready to relocate to Central California from Los Angeles and needed to get my house sold. After explaining that I was planning to list with a ‘neighborhood expert’, Dana and Matina shared how they would be able to get my house sold for top dollar in a very short amount of time, and they kept their word! They were an absolute pleasure to work with - communicative, explained everything really well, and held my hand through every step of the listing and selling process. It was a really great experience working with them.
Nina Zammit
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Dana helped us find our first home in West Adams. She is thoughtful and attentive and knows the business inside and out. Would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Robert Manson
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Comments about Dana Ehrlich: Excellent overall; Very pleasant experience in selling our condo unit; Knowledgeable; Great communicator - clearly explains all aspects of listing and sale; Experienced; Patient; Did research to understand local market for properties; Reviewed options between selling as-is or renovating in great detail; Suggested very capable contractor for renovation
Alexander Sawc
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I wanted to start my house hunt and didn't know where to look for a realtor. I posted in one of my Facebook Groups asking for recommendations. Someone there recommended Dana. We connected, and she came over for an initial meet and greet, to explain what she does and to evaluate my condo, which I also wanted to sell. She gave us her assessment of our condo, asked what we were looking for in an house, which area, and helped us discern what things were important to us. We were impressed and decided to retain her. We with Dana from August to November 2021. During that time, she helped us find a creative solution to sell our condo and buy our house in a very competitive market. She showed us a total of 3 homes and we fell in love with one of them. She recommended an appraisal company, upgrades to our condo to make it more saleable, and a staging company. She was very prompt with sending Docusigns for paperwork needed. She is attentive, intuitive to what her clients want, and what they need, and she compromised her personal time to help us meet a deadline. I'll always remember when we first got our keys, she met us at our new home with a bottle of champagne! She also sends us periodic gifts as a thank you for working together. I appreciate that, and have sent a few friends and neighbors her way. I would highly recommend Dana, and her new business partner Matina.
Michele Frawley
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Dana is patient, listen to your needs and takes her time. I had a wonderful experience with her buying my gorgeous condo and I will def use her services again soon!
rejane serao
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Dana is a rockstar of a realtor! She really knows her stuff and is very trustworthy. She helped to get us our first home and beat out 14 other very strong offers. I’m so glad I have her in my corner in this aggressive housing market.
Michelle Manson
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Dana Ehrlich went the extra mile and more to get the best price and a highly qualified buyer for our property. She obtained estimates and did a market survey to help us decide between remodeling or selling "as is." She worked with us to get the property on the market at the optimum time, booking, coordinating, and checking up on the inspections, cleaning, compliance items, paperwork and more, all while keeping me informed of new developments in almost real time. Finally, when a glitch arose during escrow, she kept the buyer informed and engaged until I was able to resolve the glitch.