Sharon Parenteau, Residential Resale Specialist

Sharon Parenteau, Residential Resale Specialist At S.M.A.R.T. Realty Solutions, we bring the Skills, Marketing, Attitude, Resources & Team to create

My name is Sharon Parenteau, I am a resale specialist helping downsizers comfortably transition from their oversized homes to comfortable downsizing living options. Downsizing can be a sensitive and challenging transition for many, I take pride in understanding the challenges my clients face and greatly focus on finding living options that can support their individual needs. From the first contact

through to sale, closing, and beyond, S.M.A.R.T. Realty Solutions creates life-long relationships with clients, colleagues, and contractors by operating with passion, intelligence, and integrity.

08/11/2026

Not every renovation is equally valuable to your resale price.

Learn the dos and don’ts of planning for your eventual home sale.

You’ll receive expert advice on setting priorities and a budget.

There’s even a free workbook that will help you plan.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995529375079?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2026

This week, I received another phone call I’ve received far too many times.

A couple had known for years that they needed to downsize. They talked about it. They meant to do it. But life kept getting in the way.

Then one of them died.

Now the surviving spouse is left to make every decision alone while also grieving.

Downsizing isn’t really about moving.

It’s about giving yourselves the gift of making those decisions together, while you still can.

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This isn’t a scare tactic.

It’s simply one of the hardest patterns I see.

This week’s phone call reminded me of many others over the years. Couples who knew a move was coming. They had conversations. They had good intentions. But there was always another holiday, another appointment, another reason to wait.

Then life changed overnight.

Suddenly, one spouse is grieving while sorting through decades of memories, making financial decisions, managing a move, and trying to honour a lifetime together. Sometimes adult children are able to help. Sometimes they live far away or have families and careers of their own.

None of us knows what tomorrow brings.

But if you’ve already been saying, “We really should start thinking about downsizing,” maybe that’s your sign to begin the conversation.

Not because something terrible is about to happen.

Because making these decisions together is one of the kindest gifts you can give each other.

If someone came to mind while reading this, share it with them. It might be the gentle nudge they need to start planning.

08/06/2026

This isn’t a scare tactic.

It’s simply one of the hardest patterns I see.

This week’s phone call reminded me of many others over the years. Couples who knew a move was coming. They had conversations. They had good intentions. But there was always another holiday, another appointment, another reason to wait.

Then life changed overnight.

Suddenly, one spouse is grieving while sorting through decades of memories, making financial decisions, managing a move, and trying to honour a lifetime together. Sometimes adult children are able to help. Sometimes they live far away or have families and careers of their own.

None of us knows what tomorrow brings.

But if you’ve already been saying, “We really should start thinking about downsizing,” maybe that’s your sign to begin the conversation.

Not because something terrible is about to happen.

Because making these decisions together is one of the kindest gifts you can give each other.

If someone came to mind while reading this, share it with them. It might be the gentle nudge they need to start planning.

08/04/2026


Showing the outdoor spaces of a home at their best is a key element of preparing for sale.

Enhanced curb appeal helps create a positive first impression with buyers.

Staging the backyard with furniture shows the potential of otherwise bear spaces.

SMART sellers optimize value and increase appeal by making the best of all the spaces in their homes, even the outdoor ones.

Comment “seller” for your free downloadable guide.

It’s Myth-Busting Monday!I hear this one all the time: “I’m going to sell ‘as-is.’”Bad plan. 1. It probably won’t sell a...
08/03/2026

It’s Myth-Busting Monday!

I hear this one all the time: “I’m going to sell ‘as-is.’”

Bad plan.

1. It probably won’t sell at all, at least not at a price the seller wants.

2. Buyers will greatly overestimate the cost of your unfinished to-do list, driving down your price.

3. Sellers also overestimate what it will cost to get their homes market-ready.

To discover the home improvements that will actually pay off at sale time, request your copy of “Best Renos for ROI.”

It’s free but filled with invaluable information.

07/28/2026

The decision to downsize isn’t made easily or quickly.

But here are the five things I wish seniors knew beforehand:

1. Have the conversation.

2. Start with high-level decisions.

3. Choose small wins.

4. Start early.

5, Determine who can help who already knows the path.

I’m Sharon Parenteau, and I help empty-nesters downsize into safe, comfortable homes using my SMART Moves signature system.

07/28/2026

Open Houses - when done correctly- are an important part of a successful marketing strategy.

They allow busy buyers to drop in when it’s convenient for them, without making a formal appointment.

It’s a low-commitment way for them to tour properties.

But that doesn’t mean they’re not serious buyers!

And if the neighbours pop by - great! They already know and love the area so who better to advocate for your property to their friends and family.

For more information on what sets SMART Realty Solutions apart, request your SMART Moves sellers guide. It’s free!

07/20/2026

Myth-busting Monday

There are a lot of myths surrounding condos amongst downsizers.

They’re small.

They’re expensive.

The maintenance fees are too high.

Learn more about condos by:
1. Attend “Downsizing Property Options” on Wednesday via Zoom.

2. Request a copy of “Condo Considerations.”

Both are free! Just send a DM and I will send you the link.

“But I’m saving it for my kids!”Sorry, Shirley, but your kids don’t want it. That’s the uncomfortable reality for many d...
07/17/2026

“But I’m saving it for my kids!”

Sorry, Shirley, but your kids don’t want it.

That’s the uncomfortable reality for many downsizers.

Oh, sure, maybe a piece here and a piece there, but not the tidal wave of tea cups and tchotchkes.

It’s your stuff; it’s your responsibility.

But we can help you get started with our “30-Day Decluttering Challenge.”

It’s a free email campaign designed to help you overcome the overwhelm, and actually start reducing the number of items your family will one day need to deal with.

Comment “30” below to get started.

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