Downsizing your home can be an intimidating process. When searching for a new home, you are faced with questions like how much smaller is too small, can I afford the new place, and what should I do with all my things? But with a well-thought-out plan in place, downsizing can be a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Here are a few steps you should consider when formulating a downsizing plan:
Assess Your Living Needs
Before doing anything else, you first need to determine what is essential to your living needs. Identify what your lifestyle requires and list out all the things you cannot do without. Once you have done this, you can move onto the next step.
Identify What You Need To Get Rid Of
Now that you have identified your essential needs, it’s time to go through your stuff. Keeping your list of needs in mind, go through your home room by room and decide what needs to go. When it comes to items like furniture, ask yourself if you can’t make do with something smaller or if it would fit in the new place. For belongings such as clothes and books, decide whether or not they are worth keeping in the new apartment. As hard as it may be, resist the urge to become sentimental with your stuff.
Find A Storage Solution
Once you’ve gone through your stuff and identified what needs to go, you’ll need to find a storage solution. Whether it’s renting a storage unit or opting for a long-term self-storage solution, make sure to do your research and shop around for the best options. This is also a great time to assess if you need to keep certain belongings.
Address Logistical Concerns
Before you begin the actual move, it’s important to take care of all the logistical concerns such as closing off accounts with utility companies, transferring your mail, changing your address with your employer, and canceling any delivery services you may be utilizing. This can help to minimize any hiccups you may face in the transition.
Ready, Set, Go
The best downsizing plan for Aventura homeowners is to sell directly to Down South Florida Home Buyers. Just pack what you want to keep and leave the rest to us. We make the process easy, walking you through every step. Down South Florida Home Buyers uses simple and straightforward contracts and we close quickly, usually in 30 days or less. Working with Down South Florida Home Buyers also means none of the headaches of getting ready to list your home. You won’t even have to worry about painting, repairs, cleaning constantly for showings, and constant interruptions. Down South Florida Home Buyers will buy your home just as it is and will even handle clearing out your unwanted items for you!
These are only some of the steps you should take when considering a downsizing plan for your home. While it may seem daunting at first, a well thought-out plan with all the necessary steps in place can make this process as stress-free as possible. With the right plan in place, downsizing can be an exciting journey that provides new opportunities to create the home of your dreams.
To learn more, send us a message or call Down South Florida Home Buyers today! (239) 766-6225