In order to best help you, tell us where you are in your new home search.

  • When you join our list, you agree to receive email updates and promotions, as well as calls if you share your phone number.
When you join our list, you agree to receive email updates and promotions, as well as calls if you share your phone number.

Stay Connected with Schell Brothers!

By completing the form below, you are signing up to receive valuable realtor communication from Schell Brothers. This includes the latest updates on our communities, new listings, exclusive incentives, and more. Don't miss out on the exciting opportunities we have in store for you and your clients! Fill out the form now to stay informed and be part of our thriving real estate network. Additionally, kindly review and agree to our Terms & Conditions to unlock eligibility for our exclusive Real Estate Agent Rewards Program.

Effortlessly Enroll Your Clients.

Complete the form below to conveniently register your clients for multiple communities in a single submission. Additionally, kindly review and agree to our Terms & Conditions to unlock eligibility for our exclusive Real Estate Agent Rewards Program. Experience a hassle-free process with us - it's as straightforward as that!

Real Estate Agent Information
Client Registration
Add Another Client Form Remove Last Client Form

Note: By registering your customers, you’re agreeing to the terms outlined in our Real Estate Agent Rewards Program. Clients will be sent an email confirming they have been registered by you as their real estate agent.

Terms & Conditions

To be eligible for the Real Estate Agent Rewards Program, the following registration guidelines must apply:

  1. The online registration is valid for six months. It is the responsibility of the Agent to re-register his/her Clients after the expiration date in order to be eligible for any applicable Schell Brothers Rewards Program(s).
  2. The Customer visited a Schell Brothers/Kincade Homes community and/or Branch Out Division as a result of the Agent's recommendation.
  3. The Customer was registered by the Agent before or during the Customer's first visit to a Schell Brothers community.
  4. The Customer acknowledges, that the Agent referred him/her to a Schell Brothers/ Kincade Homes community and/or Branch Out Division.
  5. Schell Brothers/Kincade Homes will only pay one Broker commission per sale. In the event the customer is registered by multiple Agents, Schell Brothers will pay the real estate agent designated by the customer at time of contract.
  6. The Customer has been presented with a Customer Information Sheet (CIS).
  7. Schell Brothers reserves the right to pay the broker commission prior to settlement after contract ratification and receipt of a mortgage pre approval and/or proof of funds available to settle on the property. However, in the event the Customer terminates the contract, defaults on the contract, or does not settle on the property for any reason, Agent/Broker agrees to reimburse Schell Brothers for the full commission paid. Agent also reserves the right not to be paid prior to settlement.

* All information subject to change without notice, certain exclusions may apply. See Sales Team for more information. Commission and/or bonus is pre-paid for non-contingent contracts only upon receipt of all deposits and pre-approval or proof of funds to close. We reserve the right to reclaim commission and bonus if sale does not go to settlement. Accordingly, the Agent may elect to defer payment until after settlement at his/her discretion.

×
All Communities

Planning for Your Retirement Dream Home

By Ali Gilliam


Pre-planning
As difficult as it can be to think too far into the future about your big retirement move (or to even begin to think about the daunting task of packing!), the reality is pre-planning is the first, and perhaps the most important, step on the path to your retirement dream home. Like all good plans, the first step involves thorough research. From geography to financing to proximity to quality healthcare, there’s a lot of consider before making any major decisions.
Asking yourself what matters most
Is it being close to family? Having warm weather year-round? Maintaining your active social life? Escaping the big city life? These are just a few considerations to keep in mind before making any major decisions on your next big move. The lure of year-round sunshine and warm weather in Florida or Arizona may lose its luster once you realize how difficult it is to see your children and grandchildren as frequently as you would like. You may think you want seclusion and privacy, but at the end of the day, a community with a vibrant social scene might actually be the perfect fit for you. Make a list of your ‘must-haves’ and ‘can’t live withouts’, followed by a list of the items you are willing to sacrifice when push comes to shove. What’s your budget? Is it important to be near a major hospital? How far do you want to be from your kids? Prioritize what matters and find a region and a community that coincides with those priorities.
Exploring ALL of your options
You may think you know exactly where you want to retire, but have you considered all of your options? We often hear from homeowners that they weren’t intimately familiar with Delaware at the start of their home search, but after doing their research on the retirement-friendly state, they soon found it was the perfect fit. Beyond geography, it’s also important to weigh the pros and cons of specific communities. Is it important to have a pool, fitness center, or clubhouse in your community? Would you prefer age-restricted? How about an on-site activities coordinator with a full social calendar? Picture your ideal lifestyle and find a community that pairs perfectly with that vision.
Tomorrow could be today
We all get caught up in the “I’ll think about it later” mentality; after all, there’s always tomorrow right? The downside to waiting too long is missing out on the incredible array of activities that await you in your new community. Acting now could mean getting one step closer to low maintenance living and a vibrant social scene. Not ready to fully commit? How about purchasing a second home to enjoy seasonally with family and friends before making a bigger move? A second home also allows you to get the feel for the area before living there full-time (plus the added benefit of a second home at the beach!).
Whether you are ready to downsize and retire tomorrow, considering a second home for your retirement future, or in the very (very!) early stages of retirement planning, weighing your options for the future and planning accordingly will have a lasting impact. Your dream retirement home is out there, take the first steps now in planning for your retirement dream home!
For more on the retiring in Delaware: http://schellbrothers.com/find-new-homes/delaware-beaches/retire-in-delaware/
And for more on our new home communities in Delaware: http://schellbrothers.com/find-new-homes/delaware-beaches/
Or speak with someone directly! Find your perfect fit by speaking with Sara, our online sales consultant at (302) 745-9614.