Helping Seniors Make Smart Moves: Free Downsizing Talks for Your Group
If you belong to a seniors club, church group, or community organization in the GTA, you know how valuable it is to bring in speakers who truly connect with your members and provide useful, practical information.
I’m Sharon Parenteau, a Realtor who specializes in helping seniors and empty nesters prepare for the next chapter of their lives — whether that means moving to a smaller home, selling the family property, or buying the perfect condo for the future. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding many families through the process of downsizing. What I’ve learned is that this stage of life comes with questions, emotions, and sometimes even a little overwhelm.
That’s why I offer free, no-sales-pitch educational talks to seniors’ groups throughout the GTA. These sessions are friendly, interactive, and designed to empower your members with knowledge — not pressure them into a move. My goal is to give people the information they need to make decisions confidently, on their own timeline.
Here are the five most popular topics I offer:
1. Get Ready to Downsize: Where to Begin Without Feeling Overwhelmed
This session is all about taking those first steps. We cover how to decide when the timing is right, what tasks to tackle first, and how to create a realistic plan that keeps you moving forward without feeling stressed.
2. Staging Secrets on a Shoestring Budget
Home staging doesn’t have to be expensive! In this talk, I share affordable tips and tricks to make a home look its best using what you already have — plus a few budget-friendly upgrades that make a big difference when it’s time to sell.
3. The Decluttering Battle Plan
Let’s face it — decluttering can be one of the biggest obstacles to downsizing. I’ll break it down into manageable steps and share strategies that make it easier to part with belongings, deal with sentimental items, and even get family members on board.
4. Best Renovations for Return on Investment
If your group wants to know which renovations actually pay off, this talk is for them. We’ll look at which updates buyers love (and which ones they don’t care about), and how to stretch renovation dollars wisely.
5. Downsizing Property Options: Not Just Condos
Many people assume downsizing means moving into a condo, but that’s only one of many options. In this session, we explore bungalows, townhomes, rental apartments, and even life-lease communities — so your members can make a choice that truly fits their lifestyle.
Here’s what makes these talks extra special:
- No charge, ever. I never charge a speaking fee — these talks are my way of giving back to the community.
- Free workbooks. Each participant receives a helpful, take-home workbook full of tips and checklists to put what they’ve learned into action.
- Door prize fun. I bring a small door prize to make the event even more engaging.
- Refreshment sponsorship. If your group would like to offer coffee, tea, or snacks, I’m happy to sponsor those as well.
These presentations work beautifully for lunch-and-learns, club meetings, and church gatherings. They typically run 30–45 minutes, and I always leave time for Q&A, because every group has unique questions.
And again — there’s no sales pitch. My purpose is to educate, reassure, and offer practical guidance that your members can use, whether they are ready to move now, in five years, or never.
If you’d like to book a free talk for your group, it’s easy! Just reach out to me by phone or email and we can pick a topic and date that works for you.
Your members will leave with practical tips, a sense of direction, and maybe even a bit of excitement about the possibilities ahead
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