A simpler way to find the perfect downsize home.
Tell us your downsizing goals, & let the right homes come to you! Find 'hidden' properties to buy that you won't see on the big real estate sites.
- 100% Free
- Anonymous
- Secure
Unlock homes secretly for sale in your area
Get matched with 'hidden' homes for sale. Let the right property come to you!
Key Features
- Your own personalised downsizing dashboard
- A feed of suitable properties, selected for you
- Set purchase criteria: price, bedrooms, location etc
- Get a FREE valuation estimate on your home
- Safe, & easy to use
Benefits
- Save time and effort searching for property
- Unlock the 25% of off-market properties for sale
- Stop endlessly scrolling real estate websites
- Find bargain properties and hidden gems
- Maintain privacy and control
Find homes to buy you haven't seen. Organise your downsize, get support.
DID YOU KNOW: at any given time most local real estate agents have a secret list of properties for sale that aren’t public. They’re called ‘off-market’ listings.
Finding a suitable home to buy is the #1 challenge for downsizers. iDownsize solves this by providing you with access to these ‘hidden’ properties. We make it easier to find suitable homes to buy, so you can then sell and downsize with confidence.
iDownsize also helps you manage the downsizing process. We offer support, and connect you with the key service providers you need to start your new life.
Downsizing real estate, simplified.
Save Time & Effort
Find ‘Hidden’ Properties
Maintain Privacy & Control
Free Home Value Estimate
How It Works
Be first to access homes secretly for sale in your target area!
- Step 1
Sign up in just 1 minute. Our system automatically creates a FREE Downsizer Ad for the location & style of property you want. It’s 100% anonymous. You also get access to your downsizer dashboard, and a valuation estimate of your current home.
- Step 2
Local real estate agents see your anonymous Downsizer Ad. They suggest homes secretly for sale in your target area. You can browse preview versions of each property whilst maintaining your privacy. You are always in control.
- Step 3
You approve or decline each suggested home. If you see a preview you like, ‘unlock’ for full-view access. Only then are you matched and able to start a conversation with the agent. You can book an inspection, or keep browsing other previews.
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About iDownsize
iDownsize is an exciting, new property matching platform for Australian’s over 50 who want to downsize real estate.
Most downsizers prefer to buy first before they sell, but finding suitable homes is hard. This is because 25 per cent of all properties for sale never make it to the big real estate websites. They’re sold off-market instead.
iDownsize provides access to this ‘hidden’ list of properties that are secretly for sale. We make it easier to find suitable homes to buy, so you can then sell and downsize with confidence.
iDownsize is a first of a kind, and offers a unique experience. As a member, you can post a FREE Downsizer Ad anonymously. Local agents then suggest off-market homes in your target area, with the style and features you want.
It’s FREE to use, easy, fast and secure. The properties come to you!
Best of all, you’re always in control of your privacy.
Seb Perez
Seb is a senior software engineer with 20 years experience. He has engineered and architected and built dozens of successful solutions in the real estate and financial services sectors, amongst others.
Darren Moffatt
Darren is an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Seniors First, Australia’s #1 reverse mortgage broker. Founded in 2006, the business has helped 4,500+ people over 60 years release home equity. He is also the director of leading digital marketing agency Webbuzz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Downsizing is the process of selling your existing larger home to purchase a smaller home to live in for your retirement. The process of downsizing typically releases home equity to free up cash, and creates a better lifestyle for the older homeowner. In recent years state and federal governments have also introduced a range of powerful concessions and financial incentives. Most people are unaware of these, but they often provide further monetary benefits for potential downsizers.
There are no fees payable by downsizer homeowners to use the platform. We will make money by charging fees to the real estate agents who choose to participate in the service.
An off-market property refers to a property that is not publicly listed for sale. Instead of being advertised through traditional channels like real estate websites or listings, real estate agents sell off-market properties through private negotiations or networks. These properties might be available for sale, but the sellers prefer a more discreet approach, often to maintain privacy or to test the market before fully committing to selling. Off-market deals can offer advantages to both buyers and sellers, including reduced competition and the potential for more flexible negotiations.
A Downsizer Ad is a bit like a free classified ad. It’s where you post selected details of your downsizing situation, and what kind of property you are seeking. Importantly, the ad is anonymous. So you can try the iDownsize for free and view suggested homes without real estate agents or third parties contacting you.
The default setting for users on iDownsize is that others on the platform can’t see who you are, or your address. When you join, our system automatically creates an avatar and pseudonym for you. This is an alternative user name and profile image that you will go by on the platform. When other users view your Downsizer Ad, they only see these details - not your real name or photo.
When you see a property to buy that you really like, you can request to ‘unlock’ full details. Only at this point when there is a match will some of your details be viewable by the real estate agent (and then only that agent). You and that local agent can then discuss the unlocked property, but the agent will never know your address unless you provide it voluntarily. If you decline to unlock a property, then none of your details will be revealed to the agent and they continue to only see your alternative user name and avatar.
In addition to matching you to properties, the platform features an interactive downsizing checklist. This is handy for managing all the tasks typically involved when downsizing from one home to another.
Downsizing consultants are also available for support, to discuss your FREE Downsizer Ad and practical matters related to your downsizing experience.
When you sign up to join iDownsize, our system will run an automated valuation model (AVM) to provide an estimate of your current home value. The estimate is not a full property valuation, it is generated using the latest property data (banks often use the same kind of data to determine home values for lending purposes). Your free home value estimate appears in your user dashboard after joining iDownsize, and is yet another reason to sign up.
If your home is located in the city or suburbs, and is a standard property for the area, it is generally very accurate. If your home is in a rural or remote location, or the property is non-standard, then the estimate can be less accurate.
Local sales agents (who are approved to be on the iDownsize platform) are motivated to help downsizers like you for two reasons a) they have existing properties to sell and are interested in connecting with qualified buyers b) agents are always looking for their next listing too. They highly value the opportunity to establish relationships with downsizers who have not yet sold their own home. If they can help you find a property to buy, you might also consider them to sell your old home when the time comes.