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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