Dec. 20, 2011 - Thinking About Downsizing This Coming Year?

Thinking About Downsizing This Coming Year? 

The organizational benefits of downsizing can be very rewarding. You can save time, restore order, relieve stress, free up space and, perhaps most importantly, save money. 

While the process may seem overwhelming to you, here are some tips that will help you accomplish the task. 

1.    Try not to focus on the entire house at once. Take on one project at a time and don’t allow yourself to get overwhelmed. If the room itself is too much to take on, focus on one area at a time.

2.   Evaluate what you have. If you haven’t used or thought about something in over a year, it’s probably safe to get rid of it. Craigslist and eBay are great online tools that will help you cash in on things that you don’t need anymore. Or donate items you no longer need.

3.   Properly store irreplaceable items. Meaningful items such as old photos, yearbooks, wedding dresses and christening gowns should be properly stored in sealed containers. You may even want to go one step further with old photos and convert them to a digital format to ensure that they will always be safe.

4.   Stay Positive. Getting rid of items that remind you of your past can be an emotional process. At first it might seems difficult to part with certain things. Concentrate on what’s important to you and visualize what your home will look like when you have de-cluttered and re-imagined your space. 

If you would like my help in coming to a decision on downsizing, please don’t hesitate to call me. I have names of stagers, de-clutterers and junk removers as well as storage plans for the things you wish to keep safe. 

Please feel free to check out my website at http://JudithWeiner.com to learn more about the buying and selling process regarding real estate or give me a call at 847-207-3444 if you want more information regarding homes for sale, listing your property or rentals in the Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka, Wilmette, Deerfield, Highwood, Northbrook, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods, Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, Lake Forest or surrounding Chicago suburbs in IL. You can also email me at Judith@JudithWeiner.com.