Downsizing Tips!

1. Set goals
   - smaller space
   - warmer climate
   - reduced mortgage
   - make a list of what you need
   
   
2. The stuff
   - go thru the items that you use day to day
   - paperwork, deciding what papers to keep
   - seasonal stored items in the basement, garage or storage unit
   - consider hiring someone to come in a help for motivation and simplification
   
   
3. Selling your house
   - listen to realtor on price and what to declutter
   - be willing to show your place at a moments notice
   - finish those unfinished home projects
   
   
4. Moving
   - consider a temporary storage unit
   - label boxes clearly (room such as bedroom, kitchen, basement, etc.)
   - hire movers for large items, have those items ready to save on cost
   
   
5. Ready to relax
   - enjoy your new location
   - send out change of address cards
   - reduce items brought into the home