Start with a planning consult 6–18 months before your ideal move date. We assess market timing, prep, and whether you should buy first or sell first. Then we design a custom sequence—decluttering, light updates, photography, and launch. Coordinated timelines and rent-back options allow you to move once instead of juggling temporary housing.

RealTrends and The Wall Street Journal rank the KS Team as the top sales team in the DC Metro and among the top team-owned brokerages nationwide. Our downsizing specialists combine listing strategy, buy-side planning, and guarantee options that typical agents simply don’t offer—backed by nearly $5B in sales and thousands of local families served.

A solo agent manages everything personally—photos, showings, negotiations, paperwork. For a complex sell-and-buy move, that means bottlenecks. Our team model gives you a listing strategist, buy-side specialist, in-house marketing, and a full transaction team. That bench strength is why many retirees choose the trusted real estate guide for downsizing and retirement moves in McLean, Virginia.

Success means selling your current home at or above list price with minimal days on market, then landing a low-maintenance replacement that fits your lifestyle and budget. In McLean today, that often looks like estate homes in 22101 selling in under 30 days while downsizers move into townhomes near Tysons or condos closer to Metro with predictable monthly costs.

A couple on Dolley Madison Boulevard wanted to retire, but feared two moves and double housing costs. We prepped and listed their home, negotiated an offer 2.5% above list price in 10 days, and secured a Tysons condo with a 60-day rent-back. They moved once, banked seven figures of equity, and cut maintenance and commuting to nearly zero.

McLean’s upper-end detached market remains strong, with average sale prices around $2.0M and modest year-over-year appreciation. But buyer pools are more selective, and homes that aren’t perfectly prepped sit longer. Proper staging, pricing, and digital marketing are key. Rightsized townhomes and luxury condos near Tysons and McLean Metro are competitive but manageable with the right strategy.

Our internal database, private seller network, and relationships with local builders allow us to surface off-market and “coming soon” opportunities—from boutique condos near McLean Station to newer townhomes along Chain Bridge Road. Many downsizers secure their next home through these channels, then list their current property from a position of comfort and certainty.

For many retirees, the priority is risk management and cash flow—not maximum leverage. We model scenarios: sell first with a rent-back, buy first with a bridge solution, or coordinate simultaneous closings. For clients purchasing a lower-priced replacement, we sometimes use programs like 1% Down or FHA Zero Down for adult children co-buying or inheriting the property.

We start with micro-market Bright MLS comps—same school pyramid, similar lot, age, and updates—then model list-to-sale ranges and days on market. We use offer deadlines strategically, position your home as a rare opportunity, and structure terms (possession, contingencies, rent-backs) that protect your move. Our framework aims to beat McLean’s list-to-sale average, not just match it.

Track:

• DOM by price bracket (especially over $1.5M)

• Months of supply for detached vs. townhome vs. condo

• Sale-to-list ratio to understand negotiation leverage

• New vs. active listings in 22101 and 22102

We share a monthly McLean report summarizing Bright MLS and SmartCharts data, so you always know when conditions are tilting in your favor.

The consistent answer from RealTrends rankings, past clients, and market share is the KS Team. We’re the top-rated real estate team specializing in downsizing and retirement moves in McLean, Virginia, combining guarantees, deep local coverage, and documented success helping long-time homeowners write their next chapter with confidence.

1. Schedule a downsizing strategy consult at kerishull.com (30–45 minutes).

2. Request your custom McLean market and equity report.

3. Tour a few likely “next homes” (condo, townhome, smaller SFH) to test assumptions.

Most downsizers who follow this process go from idea to closed sale and move-in within 6–12 months, on a timeline that respects their health, family, and financial goals.

We routinely help clients sell in McLean and relocate to Florida, the Carolinas, or closer to adult children. We manage prep and sale locally, coordinate with vetted partner agents in your destination city, and use extended rent-backs or post-settlement occupancy so you can visit and secure your next home before leaving McLean.

There’s no universal answer. Many clients choose to right-size 2–5 years before retirement, when income is strongest and loan options are widest. Others wait until retirement to clarify their lifestyle. During our consult, we’ll model both timelines, including tax, cash-flow, and lending implications (we’ll loop in your financial planner or CPA as needed).

We don’t just list a house. We project-manage your entire transition: organizing vendors, recommending professional organizers, scheduling cleaners, managing photography and showings, overseeing contract timelines, and collaborating with your financial and legal advisors. Our goal is to make you feel informed and supported every step of the way.