FAIR OAKS REAL ESTATE ADVISOR
Move Forward With Intention
Strategic Real Estate Guidance for Life’s Transitions in Fair Oaks and the Greater Sacramento Region.
Whether you are downsizing a long-held home, navigating a complex estate, or preparing for your next chapter, I provide the structure and calm leadership you need to move with clarity, not pressure.
Real Estate for the Soul of the Home.
Downsizing is rarely just about square footage. It begins with closets and garages, but it quickly becomes something deeper, it becomes about memory, identity, and the version of your life that is emerging
As a Real Estate Advisor based in Fair Oaks, I serve families across Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado Counties who are standing in the doorway between who they were and who they are becoming. I understand that the home you are leaving is the container for your history, and the process of letting go can feel like emotional whiplash.
My role is to bring clinical strategy and relational heart to your transition. I help you separate memory from market value, navigate difficult family conversations, and build a 90-day roadmap that protects both your equity and your peace.
You aren’t just reducing your possessions; you are refining your life. You don’t have to navigate this move alone.
Every Transition Has a Season
Understanding where you are is the first step toward moving with intention.
Voluntary Downsizing
- The Pace: You have the luxury of time and the energy to lead.
- The Goal: We build a spacious “runway” to declutter gradually, clarify heirlooms, and prepare your home for the market without pressure.
- Best For: Homeowners who are ready to trade maintenance for margin.
Crisis Transition
- The Pace: Life has compressed your timeline due to illness, injury, or unexpected shifts.
- The Goal: I provide an immediate, steady path to create stability, manage logistics, and make the “next wise decision” when energy is low.
- Best For: Families facing sudden health changes or those who need an advisor to steady the room.
Legacy & Estate Management
- The Pace: Navigating the emotional whiplash of a long-held home after a loss or major life change.
- The Goal: Managing the intersection of people and possessions—including estate sale strategies, family fairness, and protecting your equity.
- Best For: Adult children, blended families, and executors who need a guide for the “relational” side of real estate.
Strategic Upsizing (The Move-Up Phase)
- The Pace: Moving from a starter home to a “forever” home while balancing the logistics of a simultaneous sale and purchase.
- The Goal: To leverage the equity you’ve built in your current home to engineer a seamless transition into a space that matches your family’s growth and lifestyle goals.
- Best For: Families who have outgrown their current space and need a technical expert to coordinate the timing, financing, and high-stakes negotiations of a dual move.
From the Author of Downsizing with Intention
I wrote the roadmap for the chapter of life most reach, but few prepare for. ‘Downsizing with Intention’ is your guide to moving forward with clarity.
I Don’t Just Hope for a Closing; I Engineer It.
A successful sale requires a deep understanding of the technical engine of real estate. From my roots in San Francisco property investment to a career in mortgage and title, I anticipate ‘under-the-hood’ hurdles before they reach your kitchen table. I stand steady as a clinical advocate to protect your interests and your bottom line.
- Strategic Pricing
- Mortgage Oversight
- Negotiating from Strength
- Market Visibility
Finding a Home That Fits the Life You Are Becoming.
Buying your next home is not just about the number of bedrooms; it is about reducing friction in your daily life. Whether you are a first-time buyer in Fair Oaks or an empty nester looking for a more aligned space, I provide the same clinical oversight and negotiation power for my buyers as I do for my sellers.
I help you look five years forward to ensure your next move supports your future rhythm, from walkability and community to financial simplicity. You aren’t just buying property; you are choosing the container for your next season.
Ready for Your Next Wise Step?
Transitions are layered and deeply personal. Whether you are ready to list your home today or are simply beginning to feel the weight of a house that no longer fits, you don’t have to navigate the doorway alone.
From our first kitchen table conversation to the day the keys change hands, I provide the strategic oversight and calm presence required to protect your equity, your family relationships, and your peace of mind.
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Advice & Assistance
Chrysti Tovani | Fair Oaks Real Estate Advisor
A deeply rooted Fair Oaks resident and author of Downsizing with Intention, I provide clinical strategy and relational heart for life’s most significant transitions. From Sacramento to the Placer foothills, I help families move forward with clarity, protecting their equity and their peace of mind.
eXp Realty | CA DRE #01118449
Phone: 916-320-2663
Email: c@chrystitovani.com
Office
915 Highland Pointe Dr, Suite 200
Roseville, California
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Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re preparing to sell, exploring neighborhoods, or searching for your next home, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and support. Reach out anytime — you’re not doing this alone.
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