JANUARY 2022

MAKING THE HOME SELLING & MOVING PROCESS EASIER

There’s no doubt that things change in a home when it’s put on the market. Those changes can cause stress for the entire family.

Fortunately, there are ways to reduce that stress considerably. With a little bit of planning, you can even make the home selling process a relatively pleasant experience for everyone.

The first step is to talk candidly with your family, especially kids, about their feelings and concerns regarding selling your home and moving. Their worries may include:

• Losing connections with friends.
• Finding a new job.
• Starting a new school.
• Disruptions in the home during viewings.
• Work involved in preparing the home for sale.
• Keeping the home clean and tidy for viewings.

The more you’re aware of how your family feels about the process, the better you can deal with those issues.

Keeping the home clean for viewings and open houses is usually one of the major stressors. It may feel like you’re tidying up for a special guest several times a week! A solution worth considering is hiring a maid service on a short-term basis. That help can save you a lot of time and stress, especially if you’re also searching for a new home.

During viewings, it’s best for you and your family to be out of the home. So, consider planning little adventures. You can visit a museum, eat at a restaurant you’ve been wanting to try for months, or take the gang to a recreation center. These ideas will go a long way toward alleviating the sense of being “kicked out” of your own home!

FUN BIRMINGHAM ACTIVITIES - January 2022

• Jan 1 - Jan 17: Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration @ The Birmingham Zoo
• Jan 15 - Jan 16: BrickFair LEGO Fan Expo @ Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center
• Jan 20 - Jan 23: Birmingham Boat Show @ Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center
• Jan 20 - Feb 6: 9 to 5 Musical @ Virginia Samford Theater
• Jan 28, 29 & Feb 4: 1920's Themed Murder Mystery Dinner @ Corbin Farms
• Jan 29: Community Seed Swap @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens
• Jan 30: BourbanHam @ The Club

NOTABLE, QUOTABLE QUOTES

“Congratulations. Today is the day. You’re off to great places. You're on your way!”
Dr. Seuss

 “Don't mistake activity with achievement.”
John Wooden

 “Doing the best in the moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
Oprah Winfrey

May your 2022 be all that you dreamed and imagined it could be! Deb