Moving Made Easy: Lenbrook Offers Downsizing Tips
Moving to a new home is time-consuming and can feel overwhelming. Many decisions need to be made along the way, including what items to keep or give away, what is needed at your new residence, and how to handle the financial aspects of a move. Through the Live Better Now program, Lenbrook provides terrific resources to help reduce stress and simplify the moving process.
Their knowledgeable Move-In Team will share advice on everything from residence selection to design options and customizations. A dedicated Lenbrook Move-In Manager will prepare a customized checklist for incoming residents to use during the moving preparation process and help them plan the space in their future home. Their lists include guidelines to help people sort through belongings to determine what to keep, donate, or sell. Here are a few of their downsizing tips:
- Sort through cabinets and closets and designate an out-of-the-way space in your home for three piles: trash, donate, and sell. Start with one drawer a day to make the process manageable.
- Identify items to give away or sell, such as extra sets of china, clothing, and unused items.
- Select several weekends to sort through items in the basement or attic.
- Set aside documents to be shredded.
- Consider having family photos archived on DVDs and/or photo books to conserve space. Consolidate photos to one location.
Lenbrook’s Move-In Team helped Hilary and John Ford select the best residence for their needs and offered advice on design options and customization. The Fords found that the help they received enabled a stress-free, well-planned transition to the wonderful lifestyle they now enjoy at Lenbrook.
“My wife and I are pleased with our decision to move to Lenbrook. It was the best time in our lives to make the move while we are still healthy and independent,” he said.
In addition, Lenbrook Move-In Managers can share information about trusted moving partners. For example, they can arrange a complimentary consultation with a trusted Realtor© to learn the value of your current home and determine what needs to be done to make the home ready to go onto the market. They also can refer you to Lenbrook’s preferred move management partners who can help with services like:
- Evaluating and scheduling packers and movers.
- Relocating unwanted items.
- Arranging your furniture to work perfectly in your new residence.
“The Lenbrook team and their preferred partners made this our easiest move ever,” said Lenbrook Resident Adrienne Findley. “Every aspect of the moving process to our new home was done perfectly and on time. What a pleasure!”
Lenbrook Move-In Managers aim to make sure that every part of the moving process is smooth and comfortable, they can even arrange for incoming residents to stay in a relaxing guest suit while their Lenbrook residence is being prepared for move-in. Preferred partners also have this same commitment to excellence and offer little touches that help residents settle in.
“Carol with Blue Sky Moving (one of Lenbrook’s preferred move management firms) was wonderful,” said Lenbrook Resident Marilyn Blackwell. “Once the moving vans arrived at Lenbrook, she and her magical crew unpacked and made moving a true joy. They lined my shelves and organized my closets. And we walked into fresh flowers, a bottle of champagne, and a beautifully arranged home. It truly was magical!”