Boomers: Selling After 60 Is a NEW Game

Live on the Mornington Peninsula and Thinking About Selling After 60?

If you’re over 60 and thinking about selling your Mornington Peninsula home, you might be feeling:

• A bit overwhelmed by the process

• Unsure where to even start

• Worried you’ll miss something important

You’ve probably sold or bought before, but this time it feels… different.... That’s because it is different.

🎥 Want more detail than this blog can give?

Watch the video: “Boomers: Selling After 60 Is a NEW Game!”

What’s Changed Since You Last Sold?

🔹 More Digital, Less Face-to-Face

• Online forms & ID checks – You’re often asked to verify your identity digitally.

• Email contracts – Documents arrive via email, not just in person.

• Deadlines feel tighter – You may be given short timeframes to sign or respond.

🔹 Faster Pace, Quicker Decisions

• Homes can get interest within days, not weeks.

• Offers often come in sooner than expected.

• You may be asked for a decision before you feel “ready.”

🔹 Your Next Move Matters More Now

Selling in your 30s is often about “trading up.”
Selling after 60 is usually about quality of life.

Common next steps:

• Downsizing to something easier to manage

• Moving closer to family or support

• Renting for flexibility

Knowing your rough plan makes the whole process less stressful.

Common Worries I Hear (On a weekly basis!)

I often have my older Mornington Peninsula clients say to me when they’re thinking of selling:

• “We don’t want to be rushed into signing something.”

• “We want to understand the paperwork properly.”

• “We’re not sure what happens after we sell.”

Selling now is a bigger decision because it’s tied to your lifestyle, not just your mortgage.

Three Areas That Quietly Trip People Up

1. 🧾 The Paperwork

2. ⏱ The Timing

3. 🏠 Living in the Home While Selling

If Selling Is on Your Radar, Here’s Where to Start

✅ 1. Gather Your Basics

✅ 2. Start Talking About “What’s Next”

✅ 3. Ask Questions Early

Want More Than Bullet Points?

This blog is only a starting point.

If you’d like to hear these ideas explained in a bit more depth, with real examples and context, watch the video:

👉 “Boomers: Selling After 60 Is a NEW Game”

In it, I talk more about:

• What’s changed behind the scenes

• How we support clients over 60 through the process

• And some things most people don’t realise until they’re halfway in

No pressure. No lecture.
Just information you can use to decide what’s right for you.

And when you are ready, reach out to one of our friendly team members at McNeill Real Estate.  We're here truly listen to your needs and to help you downsize with confidence.

Disclaimer: The contents of this blog do not constitute legal advice, are not intended to be a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any particular matters you or your organisation may have.