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Change is a part of life and as I get older, I notice I dislike it more and more. Many times, change is a pain and what was once new adventures, now seem like more work. I find areas of avoidance growing in my life and I am finding that if I don’t manage it, it will manage me. With my kids going into college I am beginning to start thinking about rightsizing.
Rightsizing has been used in the business world as companies either downsize adjust to the changing markets. Rightsizing your life is the same way, it is adjusting to your changing lifestyle. Family dynamics, finances, and health are large drivers in rightsizing especially as we get older. Sometimes making a move all at once is not the right answer at the time. Just making a few changes in your home can keep you there longer until you can decide if you are wanting to move to a smaller home or apartment or even moving across the country to be closer to the kids. Repurposing rooms can keep you on the same level instead of going up and down stairs all day. Clearing out spaces that you can move more freely throughout the house and sometimes just getting rid of items that you just don’t need anymore can bring a lift to your day. Springtime is a great time to start thinking about what you would like to do and gives you time to go through you home and not be rushed to do everything all at once in the summer for the garage and estate sales. Doing an inventory and start working with family members on who would like some of your heirlooms takes time and now is a great time to get started. Now may be a good time to contact contractors and getting in before the summer rush. Before you decide to just throw items in a storage unit you might want to save yourself some much-needed cash and clear out unwanted items and then save space for those items you wanted to keep. Storage units are wonderful for quick turnaround but long term storage can add up fast. Save yourself some needed retirement cash and repurpose space for storage in unused spaces in your home. Better yet start looking at getting it sent off to family or start looking for a collector to purchase those heirlooms. It takes time to clear out items and the sooner you start the better off you will be in the long run. Sunny Solutions works on an hourly basis so this gives you flexibility to utilize my services as you need them. I can work as a consultant or I can help you dig in and clear it all out. This may be just an hour a so on a few days then a couple of days of hard dirty labor in clearing items so you can get to them. We can establish a plan so when you want to totally downsize or move to a one level solution so you can make that transition much easier. Here are a few resources for your reference: Rightsizing your Life by Ciji Ware is a great resource and can help you understand and work through the process. I picked mine up used at Amazon for a great price. The Laramie County Library has 2 copies that you can borrow. Here is also a link to an AARP article that can give you a quick rundown on Rightsizing. http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/home-improvement/info-08-2010/right-sizing_your_home.html Call today for your free consultation and let Sunny Solutions help you get Rightsized. 307-630-5940
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 Sunny Solutions, LLC is about transition. We as individuals are always in a state of transition. As we get older our tastes, likes and dislikes are always changing. This keeps our free market place going and keeps our storage full. Working with Seniors we see a lifetime of memories that now they must pass on. Many times, the decision of what to do with these items is overwhelming and family is no help and you have no time to make good decisions in distributing your items. Current trends leave beautiful pieces of furniture and heirlooms heading to the landfill in droves. This is heartbreaking for everyone involved. Items were purchased as investments for the future, are now worth just a penny or two on the dollar. Will the trend change? Probably so, but that might mean storage sheds that will drain your account before you know it or you might need to move before the market changes. What is the solution?
You need time, so you need to start early. There are markets for items but you should watch trends and times of the year to sell at the best time. There are no guarantees, but a little effort can go a long way. Starting early allows you to adjust to downsizing and gives you the opportunity to pass on your loved items to those who will love them as much as you do. Do not wait until you have a medical emergency and your family is having to move you and clear out your home in a matter of weeks. It takes an enormous toll on everyone emotionally, physically and financially. Having a plan helps in settling family disputes, and ease when you choose to make to move to downsize. How can Sunny Solutions, LLC help? I am a move manager but I love to sort and clean out and help you distribute your household items. This can be as easy as an estate auction or donation to charity yet we also can assist in helping you get items to dealers, online sales, and family. We can assist in as much as you need. You are in charge and we are there to make it happen on your time schedule. We can move quickly or at an even pace that allows you to enjoy and reminisce over your belongings as you go. This is not only healthy for you but it also allows your family members less stress in trying to figure out what to do with these items. There are several tools available to people depending on your requirements. It may just require a spreadsheet for basic listings per room and overall pictures to upload to the website or mail to the family. Sunny also has the tools to photograph and inventory specialty items for Dealers, collectors and online sales. This includes soft boxes, lights and digital cameras to manage items large and small. Sunny has computer equipment that I use on the fly to inventory items on the go. It takes time to research and find the right buyer for your items. We can help you during the whole process. As a member of NASMM I also have a network of fellow move managers that are always looking for ways to distribute those hard to move items. As professional movers, everyone has various solutions or a reference to people and places to move those special items. It just takes time. So now while it is cold and you are stuck in the house, it is a prime opportunity to get started. Let us work with you in working out a plan and maybe help you distribute some of that storage area that you have been putting off until a later time. Who knows when the markets will change, but having a plan and inventory of items allows you to move when needed or when the market adjusts for collectables. Don’t wait until summer when Estate sales are already booked and dealers are out selling their wares. Call for a free consultation today. |
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