EXPERT HOME SALES ADVICE FOR SENIORS JOIN OUR DOWNSIZING & HOME STAGING EVENTS IN MARCH & APRIL
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Springhill Senior Living’ s Spring Seminars Will Get You Started
When we buy a new pair of shoes, we wouldn’ t dream of buying a size too large. But many seniors are living in homes that have two to four times the amount of space they need – and use. For many, home has become a burden, even as they still feel a strong attachment to it.
Erie’ s winters can make this burden even more apparent. Roof repairs, old furnaces, snow removal; they all add up. Even a mortgage-free home isn’ t a free home.
If you are on the fence about selling your home and moving to an apartment or a maintenance-free retirement community such as Springhill Senior Living, we invite you to join our no-pressure seminars this spring.
Getting rid of excess furniture and belongings in your house is an inexpensive home improvement and clears away fall hazards.
In the meantime, we’ d like to share the following“ rightsizing” advice from a local downsizing expert.
n GET HELP TO GET STARTED If you feel overwhelmed when you think about downsizing, call an expert to help you prepare a plan of attack. It is amazing what a 4-hour sorting session with a professional organizer can accomplish.
“ How do I get rid of my stuff” is the most common question we encounter when working with clients. We suggest focusing on what you want to keep. After that, it’ s very easy for a professional to figure out the rest.
EXPERT HOME SALES ADVICE FOR SENIORS JOIN OUR DOWNSIZING & HOME STAGING EVENTS IN MARCH & APRIL
Thinking it’ s time to make a change? Join Springhill Senior Living for the following pressure-free events! Call 814.860.7042 or visit SpringhillErie. org to RSVP.
Next Step Luncheon, March 23, 12 p. m. Get tips from a local realtor and learn about the move-in coordination services Springhill provides.
Apartment Open House, March 29, 1 p. m. Tour six styles of apartments and meet Resident Ambassadors who are happy to answer all your questions about Springhill Senior Living.
Rightsizing Expo 2017, April 18, 1 p. m. Meet local experts on downsizing and preparing your home for a sale.
2323 EDINBORO ROAD • ERIE, PA 16509
Springhill’ s Asbury Home Services has experienced, trustworthy professionals who provide such services. Please call 814-860-7424 or visit AsburyHomeServices. org for information.
n START SMALL AND START NOW Tackling some of the work yourself will help you to save money.
Start now, while you still have the motivation and energy to make the necessary calls, sort, and haul things to the corner or donation center.
Set a timer for a half hour and tackle one drawer or one cabinet at a time. When you start to see progress on the smaller tasks, it motivates you to do more.
n DO YOU LOVE IT, DO YOU USE IT, DO YOU NEED IT? If you check two out of three, you may want to keep this item. If you love a decorative plate of your grandmother’ s, but it’ s been sitting in a box in the garage for years, consider donating it so someone else can benefit from it.
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