The Art of Downsizing your Troy Burne Golf Village Home

 

A guide for baby boomers and seniors embarking on the journey of right-sizing your home can be daunting and overwhelming after a lifetime of memories and belongings have accumulated within the walls of your family home. Time after time Becky and I see people who ‘need’ to sell their family homes and right-size for a myriad of reasons including financial, health, mobility, or to free up more time doing the things they enjoy. Unfortunately, it is not unusual for many to ultimately become paralyzed for years prolonging their move because they are unable to dispose of the many personal items they spent a lifetime accumulating. The move towards a smaller, more manageable living space can usher in a new chapter of convenience, cost-saving, and leisure.

 

Begin by envisioning where you want to live and what your ideal living space might be. How big of a home will it be you are thinking of purchasing and how much storage capacity? What does this space look like, and what truly matters to you in this next phase? Keeping your goal in mind will guide your decluttering process and keep you motivated to eliminate unnecessary personal belongings. Before selling your home John and Becky can show you homes with different layouts and finished square feet to assist you in visualizing the type of home you might want/need.

 

Instead of tackling entire rooms, sort through items by category (clothes, books, kitchenware, etc.). This method prevents feeling overwhelmed and allows for a more organized approach to decluttering.

 

As you sort, create three categories: keep, donate/sell, and toss. Be honest about what brings you joy and what you’ll realistically use. Remember, it’s not about discarding memories but about making room for new experiences.

 

Don’t hesitate to enlist the help of family, friends, a professional organizer, packers, and junk removers. As local real estate experts John and Becky have a myriad of experts who can help you, which will go a long way in making the process smoother, and more enjoyable, and that will help you meet the timelines you established.

 

Allow yourself a full year in advance to sell your home by starting the sorting, packing, and disposal of many of your belongings as you emotionally start to say goodbye to your home and items you no longer need. A gradual approach reduces stress and allows for a period of adjustment. By following these steps, you’ll not only make your rightsizing journey manageable but also pave the way for a fresh start in a home that better fits your current lifestyle and needs. Embrace the change, and look forward to the freedom and opportunities that come with rightsizing your living space.