How to Use This Guide
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ife is full of transitions and change, isn’t it? As with all change, moving will be smoother, less stressful and more satisfying if you take the time to be mindful and attend to the details. Whether or not you are a detail oriented person we have created this guide to make it easy for you to attend to and keep track of the big picture of your move and the details. You don’t have to worry if you use the guide. It is all right here and space has been provided for you to make notes on anything that makes your move unique.
The more organized you are, the less stress you will experience! This guide provides you with one simple place to keep everything you will need to manage your move whether you are moving to your first home, purchasing a new home, or downsizing. There is information on: staging to sell, simplifying & packing, reducing stress & assisting children with the transition.
Remember,
If you are attempting to “Do it all on your own” and you are experiencing a level of stress or overwhelm that seems like the mountain you will never be able to climb, consider the option of hiring a professional organizer, home stager or moving professional to simplify and buffer your burdens. Sometimes we need that hands-on, in person assistance. The expert’s advice can also be invaluable to insuring we will come out on the other side optimally. Instructions
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take a moment to review the “Index” and familiarize yourself with the forms that have been included.
If you are selling your home, begin with the section on “Selling Your Home: Staging to Sell” (pg.3). not Proceed to the section “Moving Checklist” (pg. 9).
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Read through the checklist and cross off any item that will not apply to your move. Begin at the top of the list and follow it step-by-step If you don't know when you are going to move or if you are moving in a timeframe that does not coincide with the timing in the checklist, ignore the heading and move from top to bottom. When completing the checklist and other forms use a pencil so that if you make a mistake or cross something off that is not complete by accident it can be easily erased and corrected. Clip a pencil in the spiral binder of this guide and/or attach with a string.
Once your move is complete and everything has been taken care of, save this guide in a handy place for easy access. After you complete the provided forms you will find that a lot of valuable information such as phone numbers, serial numbers, passwords etc. will be right here in this guide.
If you are assisting a senior family member in downsizing, take note that the process for them can be more difficult physically & emotionally than for most. They often will be more sensitive to experiencing physical symptoms from the stress. We recommended that families consult with professionals who specialize in senior downsizing. This might include a professional organizer, or a company solely devoted to senior transitions.
Copyright protected © 2009, by Judith E. Mauer: Creatively Organizing
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