As a teenager, I traveled to Europe with my British parents. I noticed that Europeans are taught to respect their elders. This was definitely a value instilled in our family growing up.
It strikes me that in the United States that seniors are not valued for their wisdom or honored for their legacy. For myself, I have always been deeply moved by the stories of Holocaust survivors. I wanted to create the opportunity to connect youth with their elders so that they may learn from the power of their life stories. In 2018, I started Generation Journals, where Tigard High School students interview survivors of the Holocaust and in return create a unique gift reflecting what they learned. Everyone involved was deeply moved. The next phase of this project is to include World War II veterans and those with impactful stories.
When I went into real estate I found myself struggling for purpose; selling for sellings sake was not fulfilling. Often, in the rush to move, we pack our items and our stories without giving them much thought. I was inspired to combine my passion for the respect and care of elders, honoring their wisdom with giving life to their story. This became the mission of Mature Moves Real Estate Team.
I became a Certified Senior Housing Professional, which is an in-depth, specialized certification, specially designed to develop those valuable skills that are needed in guiding seniors in downsizing, from a larger home into one that fits their current needs and lifestyle goals. Understanding the emotional, as well as, the physical concerns that we face as we become older is critical in creating a safe, smooth and comfortable transition. In addition, I became certified as a Downsizing Coach, which has opened my eyes to the very insightful ways to communicate with seniors and family members. I did not realize the depth of training that is possible to help individuals, couples and families downsize from years of possessions, as well as prepare for moving and transcend the fears that can result in extreme overwhelm.
Here at Mature Moves Real Estate Team, we believe in approaching real estate a little differently, by embracing whats important to our clients and community. As a division of Look In Portland, our company mission extends past exceptional real estate service to include education, legacy, and health, with a focus on those 55 and over (the best years of life!). We create seamless life transitions, deeper shared histories, and brighter community futures.
Kimberly specializes in serving seniors needing to downsize., children of seniors-parents need help downsizing, downsizing, listings, downsizing, seniors, move management and buyers transactions.
Areas served include Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Sherwood, Newberg.
Kimberly is most familiar with the local real estate markets within and around the following zip code areas. See other realtors that service the same areas by clicking: 87224, 97005, 97007, 97008, 97035, 97132, 97219, 97221, 97229 & 97330
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