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Downsizing in Peoria
Moving to a home that fits your life now, usually smaller and sometimes larger, with the sale and your next home planned together and no pressure on timing.
Downsizing in Peoria: what you get
Downsizing in Peoria usually starts with a feeling: the house fit your old life and doesn't fit the new one. We'll turn that feeling into a plan, on your timing.
I hold the SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation, and right-sizing moves are at the center of my business.
Why Peoria sellers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. Peoria is home base for me, and I know every part of the city, from the West Bluff to the condo communities off Willow Knolls Road.
When a home needs clearing out, repairs or preparation, I have vendors I trust and I'll coordinate them with you.
Homes in Peoria cover nearly every era, from 1800s homes on the West Bluff and brick homes from the 1920s to 1950s in Central Peoria to the 1990s and 2000s homes north of Route 6.
How it works in Peoria
- A conversation about what's next, with no pressure
- Your numbers for the sale and the next home
- Help with everything in the house
- Your home prepared and launched
- Steady updates through closing, and after
For the full picture, see how I sell a home, or read more about downsizing in Greater Peoria. You can also see the Peoria overview or compare Downsizing in Peoria Heights, Downsizing in East Peoria, Downsizing in Dunlap. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does right-sizing always mean a smaller home?
Not always. Most of my right-sizing clients move to a smaller home, but some need more room, like a first-floor bedroom or space for visitors. The plan works the same way either way.
What school district serves Peoria?
Peoria Public Schools District 150 serves most of the city. Parts of North Peoria are in Dunlap School District 323, and the line zigzags, so I always check the specific address.
Peoria
What downsizing looks like in Peoria
The hub of the region: a 20-minute town with big-city amenities, from the riverfront to Bradley Park.
- What stands out
- Big-city amenities without big-city traffic, close to major employers including OSF HealthCare, Carle Health and Caterpillar.
- Schools people ask about
- Peoria Public Schools District 150
- Getting around
- A 20-minute town: urban, suburban and rural living are all about 20 minutes apart. Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis are each about 2.5 to 3 hours away. Route 6, a half-ring road, connects to I-474 and I-74; War Memorial Drive (Route 150) runs through the city and becomes Route 24 heading east-west across the state.
- Nearby
- Two professional orchestras (the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1897, and the Heartland Festival Orchestra), the Peoria Ballet, community theater from Peoria Players and Corn Stock Theatre (whose summer shows play under a big-top tent in Upper Bradley Park), professional hockey and baseball, art galleries, museums and the riverfront. Bradley Park near Bradley University, Detweiler Park, the Rock Island Trail, and the developing Warehouse District downtown with shops, eateries and nightlife.
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?