{"id":257,"date":"2016-10-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onthemovenow.com\/blog\/?p=257"},"modified":"2016-10-01T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-10-01T00:00:00","slug":"time-to-call-a-move-manager-for-downsizing-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthemovenow.com\/blog\/time-to-call-a-move-manager-for-downsizing-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Time to Call A Move Manager for Downsizing Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clearing out a closet, going through some drawers, or letting go of a few things you don\u2019t use anymore seems like it should be a pretty straightforward process. You just open the drawer, see what\u2019s in there, and toss anything you don\u2019t use. That\u2019s the ideal. In the real world, trying to decide what to keep, what to let go of, and more critically, what to do with all the stuff you\u2019re not using can quickly become overwhelming.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to embark on a downsizing process\u2014or someone you know, is in the middle of it\u2014here are some indications that it could be time to call in a Senior Move Manager to assist you.<\/p>\n

1. You took everything out \u2013 and left it there.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Downsizing DIY\u2019ers often put things aside, thinking they\u2019ll make decisions about them \u201clater\u201d. As a result, they end up with a bigger mess and more confusion than they started with. A Senior Move Manager will make sure each thing is touched once, with a decision to hold it or let it go on the spot.<\/div>\n
2. You\u2019re relying on family or friends to do it with you.<\/strong><\/div>\n
You know you can\u2019t do it alone, so you\u2019ve asked your kids or friends to help you. That\u2019s great! But in most cases, a significant downsizing project will take more time (and patience!) than your loved ones can easily give. Calling in a Senior Move Manger allows you to do things on your schedule and at your pace.<\/div>\n
3. You\u00a0haven\u2019t found anything you can let go.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Deciding to let go of things you\u2019ve lived with for a long time can be a difficult process. You may experience feelings of guilt, fear, sadness or other challenging emotions as you go through the process. Having a professional help you make those decisions is invaluable.<\/div>\n
4. You don\u2019t understand why no one is interested in buying your stuff.<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0Boomers are downsizing in droves and flooding the market with furniture, china, silverware and household goods. Unfortunately potential buyers \u2013 millennials \u2013 generally aren\u2019t interested. There are a few items that do fetch top prices though. And a Senior Move Manager can help you make sure you don\u2019t throw out a \u201cmillion-dollar\u201d baby with the bathwater.<\/div>\n
5. You\u00a0realize\u00a03,000 sq.ft. of stuff won\u2019t fit in your new 750 sq. ft. apartment.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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When you\u2019ve lived in a big house a long time, it\u2019s easy to overlook just how much stuff you have. And even though you know your new place may be a third of the size it\u2019s easy to think that you\u2019ll find a place for it. You won\u2019t. If your moving date is coming up, a Senior Move Manger can design a floor plan for your new home so you know exactly where everything will go.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019ve decided you need a Senior Move Manger\u2019s help, call On The Move.<\/strong>
\nCertified Senior Move Manager, Maria Quinby, is caring, patient and extremely efficient. With close to 10 years of experience, Maria has helped dozens of seniors \u2013 and their families \u2013 to \u201crightsize\u201d their homes. She’ll be happy to offer all the help you need!<\/p>\n

Contact\u00a0maria@onthemovenow.com<\/a>\u00a0or call 650 740 4911 for\u00a0more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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