Try to Plan for A Stress Free Move…If there is such a thing!

Try to Plan For A Stress Free Move…If there is such a thing!


Moving can rank right at the top as one of the most stressful experiences a family goes through. Not only do you have to try to pack up all your belongings while still feeding and clothing your family, but you have to find a way to get everything safely to your new home, no matter whether it's across town or across the country. Careful planning can make the process much less stressful.
Time to Get Started
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to pack your household goods. Many families report that it takes them about a month to pack their entire home. Use your calendar to give yourself deadlines, such as by this date the family room or kitchen will be packed, and try to track your progress.

Find A Good Moving Company
Once you have begun packing, take the time to find a reputable moving company. Have them look at what you have that needs to be moved and give you an estimate of how much the move will cost. Always check the referrals and reviews of a company, and avoid the temptation to use the most affordable mover.
Time to Pack
Remember that your family members will need some supplies to live with while you are packing. Use a suitcase for each family member, packing it with a few days' worth of clothing and some items for entertainment, and keep these separate from your packing area.
You can make the task less overwhelming if you pack one room at a time. This allows you to stay focused, and also helps you purge those items that you simply do not need or want anymore.
First Night
You might want to consider creating an "OPEN ME FIRST" box for each room. This box should hold the most important items that you will need for your first night in your new home. Clearly mark this box so the moving company will know that you need easy access when you get to your new home. Label all boxes and put the boxes in the room they will go in along with a basic description of the contents.
Nothing can completely remove all of the stress of a big move, but being organized as you pack should help make the stress a little easier to handle.


And if you or someone you know is considering buying or selling a home, I can help. It's what I do!

NO ONE Knows Real Estate Better ~ "Helping Families Since 1984!"

Eunice Waller
Prudential Simpson & Assoc.
540-842-1061 (You can call or text me)
www.FredericksburgHomeSource.com

www.eunicewaller.blogspot.com

Attention All HomeSellers…Homebuyers Want a Sure Thing!

_{Attention All Homesellers…Homebuyers Want a Sure Thing!}


As more and more homebuyers enter into the real estate market trying to take advantage of the $8000 Home Buyer Credit before it expires on June 30, 2009, I see homes are getting multiple offers
which is something that I have not really seen in years. This means that you the homeowner(s) have the potential for getting more than one offer to choose from.

Homebuyers are growing tired of playing the waiting game. They are tired of waiting for lenders to approve a short sale for a distressed homeowner(s), tired of waiting on the bank's asset manager to send out the paperwork, tired of playing the bidding war, and tired of buying homes "As Is" that are in less than good condition and need work. Most homebuyers do not want or can't wait weeks or months to get an answer from the bank(s).

Homesellers if you are thinking it is time for a change…this could be your opportunity to position yourself for the homebuyers we are currently seeing in the market place. You can offer a quick decision to those buyers looking to meet the Homebuyer Credit deadline and just maybe, you too will have multiple offers to choose from.

So, if you are thinking you want to move, pick up the phone and give me a call, it really is the perfect time to get started. I will be glad to discuss how I will market your home on the internet and I will gladly answer your questions.

 As usual, if you or someone you know is considering a move, I can help you, it's what I do!

Eunice Waller
NO ONE Know Real Estate Better ~ "Helping Families Since 1984!"

 Prudential Simpson & Associates
www.FredericksburgHomeSource.com



02/26/2010