Avery Point Priority List Members Plan with Confidence

The first time Greg and Cathy Daugherty visited Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pump, Va., they knew it was a top contender for their future home. 

Eager to learn more about life at the community, they joined the Priority List right away. 

"We paid the deposit that day," recalls Greg. "The advantages of being on the list made it an excellent decision for us."

Invites to exclusive events, access to on-campus amenities, right of first refusal on desired floor plans, and planning and moving support are just some of the advantages that Greg and Cathy enjoyed as Priority List members before their 2024 move. 

Lots to learn

After joining the Priority List, Greg and Cathy started receiving invitations to social and informational events happening on campus. They heard about the latest community news and gleaned insights from current residents during Q&A sessions. 

"There wasn't a single event we went to where we didn't learn something that helped out in the whole process," Greg says. 

The couple also spent time with their future neighbors--some of whom they already knew very well. 

"I ran into many people I had worked with as a teacher in Hanover and Henrico counties," says Cathy. "Greg met up with colleagues he knew from teaching at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va."

She adds, "It made us realize that we were going to be with some people we had worked with all of our lives, and that just made it feel like a good place to be."

These events were also an opportunity for Greg and Cathy to sample the dining options at Avery Point. 

"We got to taste the food every time we came to one of those events. So, we knew that we were coming to a place where quality food was going to be available," says Cathy.

Home sweet home

Greg and Cathy were also invited to Avery Point's annual Parade of Homes.

"On a yearly basis, we open up multiple floor plans for prospective residents to see," explains Sales Manager Kay Poland. "Current residents volunteer to have Priority List members come to their homes and see how they have them furnished. Members can also talk with them about what it's like to live at the community."

Sold on the vibrant lifestyle they were getting a taste of, Greg and Cathy searched for the perfect floor plan. 

During the Parade of Homes, a two-bedroom, two-bath floor plan caught their eye. And thanks to their Priority List status, it was offered to them before members of the public. 

"If we hadn't joined as early as we did, which allowed us to be higher on the Priority List when we finally made the decision to move, we wouldn't have gotten this particular unit," she explains. "It made that much of a difference."

"We're happy we got this one because we get to view nice sunsets," says Greg.

A smooth move

After reserving their dream home, the Daughertys received help with planning for their move--another perk of the Priority List. Through Erickson Reality and Moving Services, they connected with a real estate agent they already knew, as well as various preferred moving companies and closet designers. 

"There were multiple vendors in each category to choose from," says Cathy. "We also got a $2,000 refund for using one of Erickson's preferred movers. We wouldn't have gotten any information about preferred vendors if we had not been on the Priority List." 

With all the information and assistance that was available to them through the Priority List, Cathy says that everything just fell into place.

"Attending the Parade of Homes made a big difference when it came to making decisions on what furniture we were going to bring, because we got to see other people's homes," explains Cathy. 

And it paid off. "The first night we were here, Greg told me he felt like he was at home," she adds. 

Risk-free research

Whether you just started your research or are already envisioning living at Avery Point, joining the Priority List is the way to go. 

"It's risk free," notes Poland. "The onetime $1,000 deposit gets applied to the entrance deposit for your residence or will be fully refunded, if you ultimately decide to move somewhere else."

"You have nothing to lose by doing it, and everything to gain!" says Greg.

Invest in your future self at Avery Point. From top-notch amenities to affordable, maintenance-free residences, you are sure to live your retirement to the fullest. Request more information today!