When
most people think of downsizing, they think of having to make sacrifices and
think about all of the things they are going to have to give up. But this is absolutely the wrong way of
going about downsizing. Downsizing can
be very beneficial in so many ways. So
let's take a look at why downsizing can be a very powerful way to restore order
to your life.
1. Downsizing will help you to organize everything
2. By organizing your things you will save time
3. Organizing is a trickledown effect, you get
organized, this will help you save
time, which in turn reduces stress, and reducing stress makes you a happier
person - it's all good
4. You will free up much needed space
5. You will be de-cluttering your life which
will make you more productive and happier
6. Downsizing will save you money
So how
is downsizing a bad thing? Is there
anything mentioned above that you would not like to achieve? I didn't think so! Ok, so now that you realize that downsizing is a very good
thing, you probably want to know how to go about doing it. Keep reading . . .
Here
are some tips that will make your downsizing quick and easy!
•
Don't tackle everything at once. Go
room by room or one area at a time.
Perhaps you could start with a closet.
Don't allow yourself to get overwhelmed and don't rush yourself (but
don't procrastinate either). You must
not move on to the next room until you have completely finished the first area
or room
•
Evaluate your things and assign a value rank to what is most important to
you. Ask yourself: do I need this, do I use this, how much
sentimental value does it have, is it in good condition. If you have not thought about some of those
items for over a year - then get rid of it - sell it, donate it etc.
•
Take your valuables such as your wedding gown, pictures etc and make sure they
are properly prepared for storage because the elements can really have an
effect on them.
•
Remember that if you have adult children that have moved out, as much as you
love them, it is not up to you to store their things
•
You must stay positive about this whole thing.
It is very easy to get wrapped up in memories from the past, like all of
the little treasures your children have made for you over the years, but there
is no reason to keep everything. Only
keep a few important things
•
Imagine what your new space is going to look like after the dust settles
•
Think about how good you are going to feel once you have everything
de-cluttered, clean and organized. You
are going to wonder why you have not done this sooner
Some
people find it easier to hire a realtor that specializes in downsizing. By finding such a realtor, you will be
getting someone who knows how to visualize, plan and has the patience it takes
to deal with these types of situations.
Your realtor will know you, your wants and your needs and will be able
to find you the perfect home for your situation.
I
specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia.
I
have over 25 years experience in the real estate industry. As a Broker/Owner with Exit Realty Talbot
and Company, I bring special tools and solutions that enable me to exceed the
expectations of my clientele. If you
are considering listing your property in Loudoun County or the nearby areas,
ask me about our latest internet marketing systems. I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. I am experienced in listing and selling
short sales. For information on the
short sale process, please visit www.LoudounShortSaleSolutions.com.
My
past awards and designations include – 2003 President of the Dulles Association
of Realtors, 2003 Dulles Area Assoc Realtor of the Year, Salesperson of the
year 2000 Dulles Area Assoc of Realtors,
Top Producer awards from both the Dulles Area Association and the
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.
I am a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network.
I
have lived in Loudoun County since 1979. I am married with two grown children and two grandchildren. My son in law is my business partner in real
estate. I love to jog in the mornings
and spend time relaxing on my Trawler during the summer months.
Loudoun County and Northern Virginia Real Estate Sales and
Solutions – Helena Talbot, Broker. I specialize in
helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in the Northern Virginia area
to include Loudoun County and surrounding areas including Fairfax, Clarke,
Fauquier, Prince William Counties. Our local neighborhoods include Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Potomac
Falls, Brambleton, Broadlands, Lansdowne, River Creek, Belmont Country Club,
Beacon Hill, Shenstone, Waterford, Lovettsville, Purcellville, Hamilton, Round
Hill and Bluemont.
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