Start Small Deciding what to keep, sell, donate, give away or toss after many years of living in the same space can feel challenging. Kathy and Margaret suggest using four boxes in each room, one for donations, trash, recyclables, and to sell. ey recommend only handling the item going into the box once and taking it out immediately to avoid questioning your decisions. An excellent place to start is the bathroom, kitchen or o ce, which can accumulate unnecessary or duplicate items, most of which can be donated. Start Early Whether you start days, months or even years before a move, the less clutter, the better. You could start with the garage, utility rooms, spare bedrooms, or other spaces that are used less frequently. During this stage, consider renovating your home to add value. While each situation is unique, Kathy and Margaret say you don’t need to perfect it. However, you should
When considering a move to a retirement community, the thought of downsizing can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. Seasons sat down with Kathy and Margaret from the Ladies of Royal LePage, and they shared with us their best tips and tricks to help make it a positive experience: Create a Game Plan e rst recommended step is to gather information, including the size of your new suite with measurements, a potential move-in date, and a realistic timeline. Also, have a realtor determine the value of your home based on location conditions, age, features, and other factors. You will need to consider what support system you have in place, especially if health or mobility issues are a concern, whether friends and family or a professional service provider. Downsizing To Right- Sizing
STARTING A NEW CHAPTER As you progress through the process, allowing yourself to get excited about the opportunity to make a new space your own can provide great motivation to finish the task. Buy a few new things you love to make the move fun. Starting a new chapter in your life can be a great inspiration! At Seasons, residents bring their furniture and home decor because familiar items help make their new space feel like home, and spending time in an area that makes them happy can profoundly affect their feelings. We also have several connections within local communities to help you or your loved one transition to retirement living. These include moving services, downsizing, and organization professionals, as well as real estate agents specializing in assisting senior clients, like the Ladies of Royal LePage. For more information, please speak with the Seasons Leasing Manager.
Legacy Gifting Rather than saving items for the future, consider passing on favourite or valuable things now so you can enjoy them with the people you care about most. Another bene t of early legacy gifting is sharing memories and stories with the items. If you have duplicates or want to reduce a collection, consider donating or selling items to someone who would appreciate them as much as, if not more.
maintain the property, including repairs and landscaping, reduce the
number of items in the home, and consider a fresh coat of neutral-coloured paint.
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