In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime friend and real estate veteran Denise Swick, founder of Downsize Allies.

With more than 35 years in real estate and 3,000+ homes sold, Denise shares how she shifted from being a traditional agent to building a high-impact, high-margin niche business focused on seniors, executors, and families navigating major life transitions.

This is a powerful conversation about:

• Why the riches are in the niches
• How downsizing is rarely “just a sale”
• Protecting seniors from predatory investors and wholesalers
• Turning personal pain into professional purpose
• Building a solution-based business that truly serves clients

If you’re a real estate agent, investor, or family supporting aging parents, this episode delivers clarity, compassion, and strategy. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why Downsizing Is a Growing Real Estate Niche
• What Downsize Allies Actually Does
• The Emotional Side of Senior Transitions
• Why Seniors Are Being Preyed Upon
• Pricing Expertise Is Critical for Seniors
• How Agents Can Enter the Downsizing Niche
• 2026 Outlook: Optimistic and Purpose-Driven

Best Quotes 

Denise Swick:

Maria Quattrone:

Guest Information

Denise Swick
Founder — Downsize Allies
📍 Dayton, OH / Northern Cincinnati
🌐 https://downsizeallies.com

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