The Prioritization Grid
(an optional way to create your ideal search criteria) 

Please keep in mind that is an optional way to create your "ideal" search criteria. If you don't have the time to use the Prioritization Grid Exercise, or you already completed the Prioritization Grid Exercise, then you can go directly to either the Community Matcher Tool or the Relocation Matcher Tool, fill out the forms there, and we will send you your results.

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If you have a bit more time and are more of a detailed kind of person, this is where it all begins.  In order to make the best decisions and choices, you have to prioritize your search criteria.  What are you REALLY looking for in the perfect retirement community, a new area to live in, or both?  Note: If you are a couple, then each of you should complete your own Grids and compare notes afterwards...  

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Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and figure this out together?  

 

My method for finding the right community and the right area takes a while, but it gives you black and white, empirical answers.  And it’s kind of fun.

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Start by clicking on the “Take me to the Prioritization Grid Exercise Page” button below, then follow the instructions when you get to that page.  Don't forget to come back here after you've printed your results so you can use our Community Matcher Tool or our Relocation Matcher Tool.

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​​Once you get to the Prioritization Grid website, you can complete TWO prioritization grid exercises.  One for the “community” that you’re trying to find and you can also one for the “area” that you’re trying to find (if applicable).  What we’re really trying to do is come up with your “most important search criteria” for each of the grid exercises (communities and areas).

 

​You’re going to be comparing your 10 most important search criteria against each other (which takes some time, but it's worth it), and then the system will reveal your exact priorities.  We will find out what is MOST important to you, then what is second most important and so on.  Once we know your exact priorities, in order, we can narrow down the communities and places that match (most) your top priorities.  

 

I know that this may sound too simple or obvious, but I’ve found that 100% of the time that what we “thought” were our top priorities, end up being quite different.  It’s enlightening and revealing.
 

The prioritization grid will tell you empirically, what your priorities are, in order. 

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I've added some examples below for helping you fill in your grids when you get to the Prioritization Grid Exercise page.