WEBINAR: Five Key Steps to Downsize Your Home


Dear Meghan,

When you think about downsizing, what’s keeping you up at night? Do you need to move, or prefer to stay where you are? BWFA and real estate experts Karen Lawlor and Donna Weaver of The Wendy Slaughter Team invite you to an interactive workshop where we will discuss these questions and learn key steps to downsize your home.

Join us as we cover the Five Key Steps to downsizing, shown below, and much more.

  1. Sorting and packing
  2. Deferred maintenance attention
  3. Updating the house
  4. Pricing it right
  5. Identifying your “circle of support.”
WEBINAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

PRESENTER:

KAREN LAWLOR

REALTOR®, SRES®

The Wendy Slaughter Team

at Elevate Real Estate Brokerage

ABOUT KAREN

SRES® – Seniors Real Estate Specialist

With over 20 years of experience, Karen brings a unique blend of real estate expertise and a passion for home design and staging. As an Accredited Staging Professional® since 2004, she has partnered with top builders and REALTORS® across Maryland to stage thousands of homes and design stunning model homes.

Karen’s dedication to education and evolving trends keeps her at the forefront of what buyers want most. She is also a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), helping senior clients transition smoothly through selling, downsizing, and future care planning.

Karen’s top priority is reducing stress for her clients while acting as their strongest advocate.

In her free time, Karen enjoys book club gatherings, consulting on design projects, and spending time in her Ellicott City home.

DONNA WEAVER 

REALTOR®, SRES®

The Wendy Slaughter Team

at Elevate Real Estate Brokerage

ABOUT DONNA

SRES® – Seniors Real Estate Specialist

With over 13 years of experience, Donna has built a reputation as a trusted real estate professional known for her unwavering commitment to her clients. Guided by her core belief in “People before Profits,” Donna ensures that every client feels supported and empowered throughout their buying or selling journey.

A graduate of the Maryland REALTOR® Leadership Academy, Donna is committed to growth and excellence, earning state and local recognition, including the prestigious CARE and Community Outreach Awards. Her exceptional service has also earned her top production awards, reflecting her dedication to both success and client satisfaction.

Beyond real estate, Donna co-founded HCAR Cares, a charitable organization dedicated to addressing community needs, from combating food insecurity to supporting workforce re-entry programs.

In her downtime, Donna enjoys volunteering, spending time with her new grandbaby, and trying her hand at new hobbies like pickleball.

We hope you can join us!

 

Sincerely,

Robert G. Carpenter

President & CEO

BWFA is a Fee-Only/Fiduciary Advisor.

For questions or help registering, please contact

Cortney Caronna, Marketing Associate | emailus@bwfa.com | 410-461-3900