Downsizing in Columbus, OH in 2026

Most people who are thinking about downsizing are not thinking about selling. They are thinking about what to do with everything they have accumulated, how to start sorting through decades of belongings, and whether now is even the right time to make a move.

This conversation addresses all of that.

Downsizing Insights founder Yana sat down with Rachel Casto, a Columbus-area certified senior real estate specialist with thirty years of experience. What followed was a practical, unhurried conversation about the parts of this process that most people do not know how to begin.

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What the conversation covers:

Rachel and Yana walk through the emotional and logistical realities of selling a long-time home in Columbus. They discuss why having a clear direction matters before anything else, what the first three months of preparation actually look like, and how to involve the right professionals without adding more stress to an already demanding process.

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Specific topics from the webinar include:

When to sell in Columbus and how seasonality affects the market. What the Columbus real estate market looks like in 2026 and what that means for homeowners with significant equity. How to approach decluttering without getting overwhelmed. The "only handle it once" framework for sorting through belongings accumulated over decades. How to balance preparing a home for buyers with the practical realities of downsizing. What mistakes people most commonly make when they do not have a plan in place. What to look for when choosing a real estate professional who understands downsizing specifically. Whether you can speak with an agent before you are fully ready to sell.

Rachel also addresses a question that comes up consistently: can you talk to a real estate agent if you are still figuring things out? Her answer is direct. Yes. The initial conversation costs nothing and carries no obligation. It is simply information gathering, and that is exactly where most people in this stage need to start.

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Who this webinar is for:

This conversation is useful if you are somewhere in the early stages of thinking about a move in the Columbus area. You do not need a timeline. You do not need to have made any decisions. The webinar is designed for people who are in the gathering-information phase and want to understand what the process actually involves before they take any next steps.

It is also a useful watch for adult children who are helping a parent think through this process and are not sure where to begin.

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