Moving Tips For Our Beloved Seniors!!!

We all know what its like to have to move regardless of whether you are a senior moving to an assisted living home or not; its still stressful with a lot of planning ahead. Sometimes even with our best made plans somethings can fall through the cracks. Here is a breakdown of what needs to take place in order to be effective and efficient:

PLANNING

• Making a to do list is a great start
• Decide what your target move in date is
• Coordinate with family, assisted living community, realtor, movers and any other type of service you may need based off your situation.
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FLOOR PLAN

• Take measurements of the new home and the furniture you will be taking with you.
• Examine the practicality of your furniture
• Select items that are of most sentimental value and also conducive with new space.
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DOWNSIZING PROCESS

• Do easy and obvious areas first
• Use colored stickers and labels to identify what items go where
• Decide what you want/need
• Decide what to do with the things you don't want

DISPOSING OF UNWANTED ITEMS

• Call charities in advance to arrange pick ups
• Plan and hold and estate sale

UTILITY/ADDRESS CHANGES

• If you are moving to an assisted living community you will need to make a list of the current utilities and services you have and begin having them shut off closer to your scheduled move out date.
• Address change online or at the post office

PACKING

• Separate packing from decision making
• Pack items you need least, first

HIRING A MOVER

• Small, local moving companies are usually best for local moves
• Request the mover to visit your home and provide an estimate
• Make sure the moving company is insured
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MOVING DAY

• Recruit family and friends to help
• Keep valuables and medications with you
• Plan on unpacking as much as possible to feel like your settled into your new space
• Arrange for someone to help in days following the move

It has been my experience that this is a daunting process. We are not your typical real estate company. We have a special program to help seniors who are either downsizing or moving to an assisted living community with ALL of the above in addition to selling the home. Our Senior Concierge Program is Highlighted below:

• We will SELL your home and acquire funds for a down payment into an assisted living community or a downsized home!
• We PACK you up and transition you to your new community or home so you can sleep in your bed that same night!
• We PLAN & HOLD an estate sale for you to complete the move and prep your home for market!
• We HELP with your financial planning through the advantageous BRIDGE LOAN and our AMAZING 3% commission program!

We look forward to serving our traditional clients, our seniors and anyone going through a major life transition that could use some grace, love and compassion. 

For more information please contact me directly. 

All my very best

Cari Ann Drolet Founder & CEO- Lotus Realty Group P:  858-444-5586 E. Cari@lotusrealtygroup.com For more information, please visit our website: www.LotusRealtyGroup.com