By Lori Ann Mertens, REALTOR®
Whether downsizing or up sizing in homes over the holidays can be a trying situation for everyone involved.
But if you have a proper plan; the transition into your new home can be as smooth as possible.
Sometimes you just need a tax break for the year when you are moving in or out of a location. NOW is the time to plan…. Winter, Spring, Sumer or Fall. We have the plan for them all. Planning is the most important part of moving.
Many families make decisions to move over the holidays; my family included has made many snowy trips across town and across country.
It was hard being in school, leaving friends, family, and everything familiar. To make it easier, we always planned our moves to occur during school breaks. Limiting the amount of schedule disruptions during the school year is best for children.
Christmas breaks, Spring breaks and even Summer breaks. Are ideal times for relocating when you have school-aged children. As long as plans are in place, you can successfully do it!
During regular schedule breaks, you can visit the possible new location and experience the lifestyle of the area, view the housing options, and research schools. When considering a move, my family visited the amazing culture that is South West Florida and we fell in love. We lived up north and enjoyed our visit to the south so much, after returning home we developed a plan that would allow us to move to Paradise in South West Florida.
Our plan was straightforward. First, sell the home up north. Decide what to do when it sells. Determine who, personal and professional, we could count on to get us through the entire process.
We had to consider packing, changing schools, careers, and changing lifestyles.
Plan time for packing. Families take different approaches to packing, some pack their own belongings, others hire professionals to pack for them, while others may choose to hire a company to pack and transport everything.
When determining where to move to, many families make school options for their children a priority. Changing schools requires planning as well. Completing the necessary paperwork to remove students from their old school and enroll them in their new school. Transferring school, medical, and dental records. If planned properly, changing schools can be easy.
Changing careers is another aspect of relocating that needs to be addressed. Are you simply transferring with your current employer? Will you have to search for a new career? What is the job market like for your field of work in the new location? Are the organizations to join, or networking opportunities that can make securing a new job easier? Again, planning for this helps minimize the stress during a move.
If you’ve read this far, you realize that planning is the key to make your move as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Lori Ann Mertens, REALTOR® is here to help you through the life journey of moving from start to finish. Moving is an exciting time for couples and families, but if not planned properly it can easily and quickly become a stressful chain of events. Lori Ann can ensure that you and your family experiences the joy of moving.
If you have questions or would like tips on moving, call 941-457-7072 today. It is never too late or early to make plans.
Planning ahead is not only important for relocating, it is also important to prepare for the holidays. Planning ahead will minimize the stress that sometimes comes with the busy holiday season.
Whether you are planning to move or not this holiday season, here’s to hoping your dreams come true as you enjoy Paradise. Be safe while traveling to both local and across country destinations. Give back to those in need. Always remember to put a smile on your face and it will give positive vibes out to those around you, even if you never speak to them. Your actions will get a reaction.
Remember:
Paradise Is WhereYou Make It….
Family:
Where Life Begins and Love
Never Ends…..
Selling South West Florida One Paradise Dream Home AT A Time!
Lori Ann Mertens
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty
Peace River Partners
1675 W. Marion Avenue, Suite 112
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 457-7072
direct line and In person by Appointment
EMAIL: ParadiseDreams@live.com
WEB: www.ParadiseDreamHomes.com