Episode 7: Housing in Retirement: To Downsize or Not to Downsize?

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In this episode, Eric discusses the Dos and Don’ts of downsizing in retirement with residential real estate agent Tina Beliveau.

In this episode:

  • Who needs a financial advisor and why
  • Tips for first-time homebuyers
  •  Why you should consult with a real estate agent before taking any next steps
  •  The dangers of PMI
  • The differences between buying a first home and selling your home while buying a new one
  • The additional costs of buying and selling a home
  •  Considerations when thinking about downsizing
  • Maximizing the sale value of your home

Guest Bio

Tina Beliveau is the Founder of The Beliveau Group. A Baltimore native, Tina is enormously driven and is a gifted marketer, salesperson, and leader. Her business philosophy is that every client deserves diligent work, detailed follow-through, clear communication, and a first-class real estate experience. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication & Advertising from Towson University, professional graphic design experience, and extensive home staging expertise. Tina has been a licensed Realtor since 2005.

Tina is the visionary behind The Beliveau Group client experience, sales and operations processes, and well-known brand. Under Tina’s leadership and vision, The Beliveau Group has grown into a renowned brand that has been nationally recognized for top-of-the-line marketing, world-class results, and demonstrating deep care and commitment to serving clients in such a way that they become raving fans who stay connected with and refer the team for life. The Beliveau Group has represented over 750 clients since forming in 2014, and the team’s cumulative experience exceeds 1,000 home sales. In addition to leading The Beliveau Group, Tina is also the General Manager of Keller Williams Legacy Brokerage Group, the fastest growing real estate brokerage in Maryland.

Tina is a sought-after speaker for national conferences such as Sales Mastery and Emerging Leaders United, and has been honored with the following awards: Top 100 Influential Agents in Maryland, The Daily Record’s Twenty in their 20’s, Smart CEO Magazine Future50 Emerging Business Leader, and The Daily Record’s Most Admired CEOs.

Passionate about charity, developing leaders, and giving back to her community, Tina is extremely involved in the Maryland SPCA as a board member, development committee member, and Urbanites young professionals chair. In 2017, Tina gifted the Maryland SPCA with a transport van that made it possible for the SPCA to double its capacity to spay, neuter, deliver food to housebound pet owners, and transport homeless animals between local shelters.

Tina and her husband are also avid supporters of Abilities Network, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Earl’s Place, and Lab Rescue. Tina also serves as an advisory board member for BFG Financial Advisors and on the board of her neighborhood HOA, Seminary Ridge.

Tina lives in Lutherville with her husband, Andrew, and their 2 labradors, Jonah and Teddy. When Tina isn’t building companies or serving her community, she is spending quality time with her family, pets, and friends, reading, traveling, or on her spin bike!

Guest Contact/Social Media Details 

Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/BeliveauGroup
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tinabeliveau

 

 

 

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