Mitch & Meghan, part of the Scrimgeour Group with eXp Realty, help Victoria families downsize, whether they stay in town or move closer to family in Minnetonka or Eden Prairie. These are the questions we hear most at the kitchen table.

Where do Victoria homeowners downsize to?

It usually comes down to what you like to do for fun and how close your family is, not a specific town. For some people that's one-level living in Deer Run. For others it's a two-story in Watermark with a pool for the grandkids to visit, or the Marsh Lake Villas built by Charles Cudd overlooking the lake.

At what age do people usually downsize?

There's no set age, but the typical repeat buyer nationally was 62, and sellers had owned their home a median of 11 years, per the National Association of REALTORS 2025 profile. In Victoria, most people tell us the house is too big for the two of them and they don't plan to spend all their time in Minnesota.

When should I start planning a downsize?

Start about a year before you want to move. That gives you time to sort a full house in stages, fix what buyers will notice, and shop for the next place without rushing. Victoria homes sold in 49 days on average over the 12 months through September 2026, and closing takes more time after that.

What should I get rid of first when downsizing?

Start with what nobody will miss: the storage room, the garage shelves and the spare closets. Old paint, stain and yard chemicals can go to the Carver County Environmental Center at 116 Peavey Circle in Chaska. Ask your kids what they want and set a pickup date. Sort the furniture last, once you know the next floor plan.

What are the biggest downsizing mistakes?

The most common mistake is buying the smaller home before you know what yours will sell for. Close behind it are paying to move furniture that won't fit and listing high to "leave room" for offers. Buyers in Victoria compare your home to recent sales nearby, and an overpriced listing sits while those homes sell.

How much do homes cost in Minnetonka and Eden Prairie compared to Victoria?

For the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price was $618,300 in Victoria, $499,700 in Minnetonka and $500,000 in Eden Prairie, per Minneapolis Area REALTORS. A median mixes every kind of home, so a one-level home or townhome can price very differently. We pull the sales that match what you actually want.

Can I sell my Victoria home and buy the smaller one at the same time?

Yes, many of our downsizing clients do both at once, and the calendar can help. If you go under contract in early November, close in January and finance the new home, your first mortgage payment usually isn't due until early March. Our Victoria moving up or downsizing page walks through how we line up both sides.

What should I do to my Victoria home before I list it?

Fix what a buyer will see on the first walk-through, and skip the big remodels. Fresh paint, clean carpet, working lights and a cleared-out basement matter more than a project you'll never enjoy. Our listings have sold for 101.8% of original list price on average, with a median of 12 days on market. See what to fix before selling.

Thinking about downsizing from your Victoria home? Call or text Mitch & Meghan at (612) 720-5171. We'll tell you what your home would likely sell for and what the smaller place in Minnetonka, Eden Prairie or Victoria will cost, so you can plan the move with real numbers.

Sources: Minneapolis Area REALTORS Local Market Update, Victoria, September 2026, Minnetonka, September 2026 and Eden Prairie, September 2026 (data through September 2026; checked October 31, 2026). National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (sales from July 2024 to June 2025; checked October 31, 2026). Carver County Environmental Center, Household Hazardous Waste (checked October 31, 2026; call (952) 361-1835 for hours and fees). Mitch & Meghan listing results are from Northstar MLS.