Senior Move Managers

Sometimes outside forces tell us “it’s time for the move” – our health, our children, the too big home, our ability to stay alone….

Before “The Move”

• Begin now with a task list of things To Do and enlist the help of family and friends.
• Make a scale drawing of the new residence, decide what furniture to take and where it will fit.
• Contact a professional liquidator or appraiser to evaluate what items to keep and how best to dispose of other treasure accumulated over a lifetime.
• Sort items into one of five areas – Keep, Give to family, Give to charity, Sell, or Discard.
• Pick one room where most of your packed and labeled boxes can be stored. Store the items to be given away or sold in another area of the house or the garage. This will keep the rest of your living space comfortable and uncluttered.
• Save the sorting and purging of the endless piles of paperwork for break time or while watching TV in your favorite chair. Shred all documents with personal information that you plan on discarding – be aware of identity theft.

Selling the House

Enlist the expertise of a realtor who will guide you through the selling process.

The Realtor will:

• Provide necessary tax information to verify ownership and legal description of the property.
• Assess your needs and time frame.
• Create Helping hints for moving and downsizing by Nancy Emerman, Ingrid Halpert, Gayle Schwarz, Trina Miller and Sue Lyons. your marketing plan.
• Establish a fair market value for your property.
• Offer suggestions to prepare the house for showings.
• Communicate with all parties involved from beginning to end.
• Assist in negotiating and closing your sale.

The Title Company will:

• Coordinate the closing.
• Collect and distribute all funds and documents.