April Spaulding, REALTOR®
LPT Realty
Downsizing in Florida
Your house did its job. Let's find one that fits the life you're living now, with a plan, a trusted team, and zero overwhelm.
Is it time to downsize?
- You're heating, cooling, and cleaning rooms nobody uses
- Weekends disappear into yard work and repairs
- Stairs are getting harder, or you're planning ahead so they never are
- You'd rather spend on travel, grandkids, or hobbies than upkeep
- You're ready to keep the memories and lose the square footage
Two or more sound familiar? Let's talk. No pressure, just a clear picture of your options.
How we'll do it together
- Kitchen-table consult. Your goals, timeline, budget, and what your next home should feel like.
- Your home's real value. A detailed market analysis, so you know your numbers before you decide.
- Your trusted team. Vetted estate sale pros, movers, cleaners, contractors, and attorneys.
- Prep without the panic. Only the updates that actually pay off.
- Marketing that does your home justice. Professional photography, video, drone, and Matterport 3D tours, all in-house. I've owned a photography business since 2002.
- Sell and land well. Timing your sale and your next move so they line up.
Where Polk County downsizers land
From lakefront cottages on the Chain of Lakes to gated 55+ communities with golf and clubhouses, here are the 55+ communities buyers ask me about most.
Winter Haven
Traditions at Lake Ruby · Lake Ashton West · the Preserve at Lakeside Landings · Carlsberg Estates on Lake Suzanne · Brookhaven Village · Parkland Village · Poinsettia Heights · Lake Point Landing · Imperial Harbours · Hidden Golf Club · Four Lakes Golf Club (manufactured homes)
Lakeland
Highland Fairways · Sandpiper Golf & Country Club · the Colonnades · Cypress Lakes · Silver Lakes · Carillon Lakes · Lakes at Laurel Highlands · Imperial Southgate Villas · Skyview Estates · Citrus Woods Estates · Lakeland Harbour Condominiums
Lake Wales
Poinciana
Davenport
The Pointe at Siena Ridge
Not set on 55+? Plenty of downsizers choose a single-story home, villa, or condo close to shopping, healthcare, and the lakes. I'll help you compare HOA fees, amenities, and upkeep.
Divorce, a loss, or a parent's move?
Life transitions rarely run on a convenient timeline. I work alongside estate and probate attorneys, financial planners, and senior move managers so every piece moves in the right order. Handling a parent's home from out of state? I'll be your eyes and ears here, with photos, video walk-throughs, and regular updates.
Moving to Polk County? Even sight unseen.
I recently helped a family from Ohio buy here completely sight unseen. I videoed every neighborhood, vetted every home before showing it, and they didn't walk in the front door until 30 days after closing. They loved it.
Why work with April
- Real estate advisor with LPT Realty, focused on Polk County sellers
- CIPS, GRI, SRS (Seller Representative Specialist), and ABR® designations
- America's Top 100 Real Estate Agents® and Best of Florida 2025 and 2026
- Full in-house marketing from a professional photographer since 2002
- Winter Haven Chamber Ambassador, President of BNI Referrals 1st, and Director with the Humane Society of Polk County
Quick answers
Do I need to clear out the whole house first?
No. We sort and stage in stages, and I connect you with estate sale and move pros who handle the heavy lifting.
Can I sell and buy at the same time?
Yes. We plan the timing together so you aren't paying for two homes or scrambling for a place to live.
What about my homestead exemption?
Florida's portability rules may let you carry some of your Save Our Homes benefit to your new homestead. Check the details with the Polk County Property Appraiser and your tax professional.
What does the consult cost?
Nothing. The consult and downsizing plan are free.
Let's talk about your next chapter
You don't have to have it all figured out. That's my job. Let's map out your options over coffee.