Downsizing has almost become a rite of passage for empty nesters. They reach a point in life where they realize they no longer need a big house capable of accommodating a family that has grown up and gone out into the world. But as common as downsizing might be, there...
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Tag Archives: Downsizing
A Concierge is Really Another Set of Eyes
Over the years we have been asked by multiple clients to explain why they should consider using a personal concierge. We have been asked what we bring to the table, what our strengths and weaknesses are, and just about any other question you can think of. Boiling it down to...
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Selling Your Home: Furnished or Unfurnished?
The kids are grown and gone. It’s time to downsize, so you’re ready to put the house on the market and see what it will fetch. You could sell it completely unfurnished and move your belongings to your new home. On the other hand, you could also list your home...
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Downsizing 101: Tips for a More Enjoyable Moving Day
The worst part of downsizing is often moving day. Downsizing families do not always have a problem cleaning out and making plans for a new home. They don’t always experience the pain that comes with leaving behind a home they’ve lived in for decades. But nearly every family we’ve worked...
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5 Kinds of People Who Can Benefit from Concierge Services
The word ‘concierge’ has a certain connotation attached to it. For example, the concierge at a hotel is tasked with making sure all the little details that would make your stay perfect are handled. A concierge at a high-end apartment building is there to make dinner reservations, secure tickets to...
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The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard About Selling Collectibles
Assisting clients in selling their collectibles is a normal part of our specialized downsizing service for seniors. It is something we do quite regularly. During one recent project, we got to talking about our past experiences. We were asked, “what is the worst advice you’ve ever heard about selling collectibles?”...
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Establish Your Goals Before You Downsize
We see it all the time: people attempting to downsize but having no idea what to do or where to turn. They spend months trying to figure out what to do with their possessions but make no headway. They wrangle over collectibles, fight over furniture, and beg their frustrated children...
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Valuing Collectibles: Auction Price Versus Insurance Value
We have had our share of conversations with clients who are trying to determine the value of their collectibles. For good reason, value is often the most important factor that determines whether collectibles get passed on, sold, or discarded. As such, questions about how to properly value collectibles are pretty...
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Downsizing and Moving: How Soon Is Too Soon to Pack?
Downsizing can be a traumatic experience for anyone. Rarely is it easy to leave behind a house you have spent decades living in. Making matters worse is all the work that goes into packing and moving. Thankfully, concierge services like ours make the processes easier. My Divine Concierge can even...
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Downsizing 101: Preparing to Leave the Home You Sold
Downsizing is a major task for most people. And the closer one gets to moving day, the more difficult it can be to leave behind the former house. We get it. We have helped countless numbers of people downsize and move over the years. Each case is unique in one...
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