I'm new to DIY so I need help. I have to down size our home to sell it
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You poor sweetheart! Ask your nearest local church and friends to help de-clutter, prepack and clean everything as much as possible. Maybe the will be willing to paint too. Removing as much personal mementos as possible will help to freshen up and simplify the efforts. Best wishes.
Please be very careful if you decide to contact any of these numbers being given out. You have just shown us some beautiful furniture, and unfortunately there are people that will take advantage of you after seeing what nice things you have. As mentioned by a few others, I also think you should try to get help from your church, a local ladies group, or the boy scouts in your area just to be sure you remain safe. Please be careful when giving out your phone number and address and if you plan to meet someone, meet in a very public place with lots of people around....and preferable not by your self.
A good realtor will solve all these issues for you. They will make plenty on comission to help you from the start.
Get yourself a good realtor who you trust. They will help you decide what needs to be done and help resolve all these issues before hand as they will make a tidy commission when you sell. They know what you need done and who to get to do it for you.
Frankly, you're 81 years old and that downsizing will be hard for you. I agree with someone up above. Get a realtor to help you. A good realtor will find a contractor who can move your things out, paint, do everything you need to do. Throw some money at the problem and move on.
And P.S. don't call the numbers people are putting on here. Get someone close to home who you know.
1. Depends on your funds$$ .. a good neighbor will usually help you.
2. Call your local high school they may have a "Honors Society" or another "service club" with responsible high school students.
They are often required to do free services in the community for school credits. But they do not often know of someone in need unless you ask. They can pack boxes and move furniture with some direction from you and a teacher or parent. The painting should be left to a mature adult with a little experience.
3. A younger retired neighbor would also be helpful with painting.
4.. Habitat for humanity may find you a couple of retired volunteers to help you in many ways.
4. Chamber of Commerce in your area could help you locate the right helpers within the community maybe a Rotary club.
Lots of business men and women volunteer their time to help. Trust your self and it will all work out, but any of these ideas could get you going in the right direction.
Don't be afraid to contact all of them . It will be a big job for anyone and I know each one of the above groups do it for free .... it is called lending a helping hand to seniors. It is a community service it is not a handout. Also a good idea a church member any church member even if you do not have a special church, they will get the word out you need help. I wish you the very best and hope your future is bright.
The idea about a good realtor is the best . They want the commission and will do the best for you. I am your age and have my house on the market now.
I agree with all the other commentators declutter and get with your realtor they can help you with freshening up your home to prepare it for sale they can even provide people to help you do that.
I agree! Don't call any of the numbers given. You never know what kind of scammers will take everything. Call a realtor, the Boy Scouts in your area, a church in your area, etc. The scouts and a church would welcome a nominal donation for some work...the things you can't do, like heavy lifting and painting. You need to pack up your personal items. Tell your kids that you are giving away some things and if they want any of it, to show up. Otherwise, they won't get anything. It's amazing how many will show up if they know a family heirloom might be given away! Ha! That's a good way to give your things to the family members who want something specific. If they ask you to hold something for them, tell them, "No. If you want it, you need to come this weekend to get it." Also, that's a good way to get them there to work!
many small boxes, a few medium, and large boxes for the light and fluffy stuff. I had a lifting restriction of 5 lbs the first time i relocated to a new house. have a for family auction w/ your kids. boy scouts have to do a community service project for one of their badges- see if a few are available to help pack. when i sold the last house, it had a weird floor plan. i left just enough furniture to show how that space was workable- retrieved it b/4 closing. I also hate moving and rearranging furniture in a new place. i used graph paper and got the measurements of the rooms from the realtor, plotted out on graph paper, measured my furniture and cut out mini shapes -rectangle for couch, square for chairs ect. when the movers unpacked, the furniture landed in the right spots. haven't had to rearrange a thing.
I agree with many of the posters. Get a company with a good reputation on doing Estate sales or even an auctioneer that specializes in Estate sales. You have gorgeous furniture and would do well with either of these types of business with selling your furniture etc. But do your homework, before you hire someone. They can help you the best I would think. Best wishes and good luck.