The Bertotys Chose Doorifi to Skip the Selling Stress and Retire in Style

Sold their home to Doorifi in Rumson, NJ 07760

At 66 and 71, George and Carol Bertoty were ready to trade home maintenance for a carefree retirement. After 20 years in their Rumson, New Jersey home, the to-do list was piling up — from replacing the air conditioner to buying a new refrigerator — and neither of them wanted to keep up with the demands of landscaping and repairs.

“It was time to move on and not have all those responsibilities,” George says.

The couple began exploring senior living options and found the perfect place — an assisted living community nearby. They were excited to start this next chapter but dreaded the thought of selling their old home.

Looking for a Simpler Way to Sell

Having sold three homes in the past, they knew the stress all too well. “It took a long time, and there was a lot of hassle,” Carol recalls. They’d also heard fresh stories from friends about months of keeping a home spotless, clearing out for every showing, and wrangling pets before strangers walked through.

Then George heard a Doorifi ad on the radio about a faster, easier way to sell — no showings, no upgrades, no repairs. “We’re at the age where we just didn’t want to do all that work,” Carol says. “Why fix it up for someone else when they might want to change it anyway?”

Curious but skeptical, they decided to request an offer online. George had already looked at comparable sales, and when Doorifi’s offer came back “right in line with the home’s value,” their doubts faded. An offer from another buyer came in roughly $30,000 lower — making Doorifi the clear choice.

Downsizing on Their Own Timeline

Already moved into their new apartment, George and Carol were eager to sell quickly and stop paying two housing bills. Doorifi moved at their pace, and after signing the contract, connected them with their home advisor, Patrick.

“He was fantastic,” Carol says. “The people they sent for the home assessment knew exactly what to look for, worked quickly, and were very professional.”

From start to finish, the sale took just three and a half weeks.

Enjoying the Good Life

Now settled into their new community, the Bertotys are filling their days with nature walks, classes, and local events — without the stress of home upkeep. They’ve become unofficial Doorifi ambassadors, sharing their experience with neighbors who are curious but hesitant about selling online.

“Half the people here have heard our story,” Carol laughs. “A lot of folks in our age group don’t usually do things online, but we tell them just how easy it was.”

For George, the biggest benefit is simple: “It’s less stress.”
Carol smiles and agrees, “We like less stress.”