I WANT TO MOVE BUT I HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF…

This is one of the top reasons many seniors don’t move when they recognize they need to make a change.

It is no secret that our society is overwhelmed by consumerism. So many of us fall victim to overbuying- we find a good sale, go a little overboard on Black Friday, stock up on something we don’t need now, but might need one day. Excess clutter and sometimes borderline hoarding are very common in our society, especially with seniors. There is no shame in this!

The drawback is that for those seniors who need a new home that better suites their current lifestyle and needs, having too much stuff simply gets in the way.

Even when they want to reduce their clutter and cut down on the excess stuff, they can often feel overwhelmed and less motivated due to how insurmountable it all may feel and they never get started.

As Senior Real Estate Specialists, we understand this is a very common situation that we are sensitive to and used to working with often. We can work with seniors and local professionals to reduce their belongings so our clients can fulfill their need for new housing.

Try taking the quiz below to help you prioritize why you are moving. It might help keep the motivation at the forefront of the move so you don’t get too bogged down before you get a chance to start.

“DOWNSIZING MY HOUSE” SOUNDS GREAT! HOW DO I KNOW WHERE TO START?

Should I start with decluttering?

Do I need to fix up my current home for sale before looking for a new one?

Do I need to know where I am going to move to before I list my current home?

Should I sell my current home first or buy a new home first?

These are all very common questions we hear from seniors, and quite frankly, home sellers of all ages. We hear many people getting tangled up in the HOW they are going to move early on. Having support and help from friends, family and a real estate professional is essential.

As Senior Real Estate Specialists we are here to be in tune with your needs and understand the local market and resources for Seniors to guide them.

It is helpful to start the the journey by organizing your thoughts and priorities.

We say take a step back and ask our clients to start with the “Who? What? Where? When? and WHY?” first. Because in the end, it is all about your wants and needs, which is why you are planning to move from the beginning.

Check out our quiz below to get started!