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Palm Leaf Group · Coldwell Banker Realty

A New Chapter Deserves a Thoughtful Transition.

Helping seniors and their families navigate downsizing, selling a longtime home, and moving forward with confidence in Southwest Florida.

Your next chapter begins with a conversation.

More Than a Move. A Plan for What Comes Next.

Moving after decades in one home can feel overwhelming. From sorting through cherished belongings to deciding where to live next, every step deserves care and thoughtful planning.

As a Realtor® specializing in senior transitions, I help families understand their options, coordinate trusted resources, and navigate the real estate side of their next chapter.

How I Can Help

Comprehensive Senior Transition Support

Home Sale Planning

A clear, pressure-free plan for selling a longtime home at the right time and the right price.

Downsizing Coordination

Practical help sorting, decluttering, and deciding what to keep, gift, donate, or sell.

Senior Living Transitions

Guidance connecting with assisted living, independent living, and 55+ communities.

Family Guidance

Support for adult children helping a parent move — with patience and clear next steps.

Moving Resources

A vetted network of movers, organizers, estate-sale, and clean-out professionals.

Finding the Next Home

Help locating the right next home — closer to family, single-story, or low-maintenance.

How the Process Works

A Calm, Clear Path Forward

1. We Talk First

A complimentary, no-pressure conversation about your goals, timeline, and what matters most to your family.

2. We Make a Plan

Together we map out the sale, the downsizing, and the move — paced to your comfort and needs.

3. We Move Forward

I coordinate the trusted resources and handle the real estate details so you can focus on the next chapter.

Claudia Da Silva, Realtor® and Senior Transition Specialist
Meet Your Specialist

Claudia Da Silva

Realtor®, Palm Leaf Group

Speaks English, Spanish & Portuguese

I believe every transition deserves patience, compassion, and a clear plan. Whether you're planning for yourself or helping a parent make a move, my goal is to make the process easier and more manageable.

SRES-aligned approach
No-pressure consultations
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Trusted by Families

A Partner Families Rely On

"Claudia is one of the greatest customer advocates I have encountered. She truly puts your best interests at the forefront of everything she does and works diligently to ensure your needs are met. Claudia is an industry pro who understands the market, as well as how to navigate the process. Additionally, she is a pleasure to work with because she brings a tremendous positive energy to every encounter. I would highly recommend Claudia to anyone in need of a top-tier real-estate agent."
— The Pine Family
"Claudia was instrumental in helping us sell my mother-in-law's home. We followed her valuable advice in preparing the house, she connected us with estate sales companies, cleaners, and vendors to prepare for sale, and she sold it in a week. Claudia is not pushy and if you listen to her you can get your home sold quickly."
— The Walthall Family

Not Ready to Move Yet?

Download my complimentary guide, Downsizing Made Easy — plus a bonus checklist — and start planning at your own pace. No obligation, no pressure.

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Questions

Frequently Asked

A Realtor® with focused experience helping older adults and their families sell a longtime home, downsize, and move into the next living arrangement — with patience, resources, and a plan rather than a hard sell.

Let's Plan Your Next Chapter Together

Schedule a complimentary consultation or request the free downsizing checklist. There's no pressure — just a conversation.