The subject of selling the family estate does not have to become a point of contention and emotional chaos for family members if a few practical steps are taken ahead of time, beginning with the selection of the right Real Estate professional to handle the transactions.

For the majority of us a house is a necessity and not a trophy.  When our families are young and growing we need the space to accommodate them and the setting which will help us to impart proper goals and values to our family.

Everyone will recognize that during that period of family growth and expansion there is a concomitantly higher price structure in everything from mortgage payments to utility bills, and to furnishings which are required.

In making the decision whether or not to sell the family estate, or to "downsize" is a decision which should be driven by common sense factors as well as some less apparent considerations.  For instance, downsizing will frequently free up a large amount of equity cash which can be used for investments, travel, or long term quality care.  Substantially smaller utility bills and property taxes are two more excellent benefits as well.

Moreover, downsizing frequently leads not only to a smaller home better suited to one's needs, but also to a newer updated environment with more modern amenities which most people don't fully appreciate until they begin the looking process.  When all these factors are combined, one frequently finds that downsizing is another way to spell FREEDOM.

While this can be an emotional challenge, frequently the only real challenge is the fear of the unknown which quickly evaporates once the move is made.  After all, we are all really just temporary guardians of our treasures.

The normal concerns in selling the family estate can be put to rest by engaging the services of a Real Estate professional who is involved in this type of transaction on a frequent basis.

If you are seriously considering selling the family estate use a trusted agent that can help with your transactions and handle your concerns.

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Tips and Tricks

Prepare Your Home to Sell   Landscaping / Curb Appeal Is your landscaping average in the neighborhood? If not, then purchasing a few bushes and ground covers will certainly help. Don't suffer by planting trees. Mature trees are expensive, and you won't have time to enjoy them. Also, smaller trees do not really add much to the "curb appeal" of your home. If you have a nice spot for flowers, get mature colorful flowers and plant them. They add a splash of pizzazz by showing warm appeal and color, creating an immediate favorable first impression. Smaller seeded plants or bulbs are not recommended at this point either. Your lawn should be manicured, well watered, and free of those ugly brown spots. Any problems with the lawn should probably be taken care of them before working on the inside of your home. This is because certain areas may not take the sod, and you want to give it a chance to grow so that re-sod areas are not immediately apparent. Always rake up loose leaves and grass cuttings. Uncluttering the clutter This is probably the most difficult thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to just about every possession in their house. After living in the same home for years, clutter accumulates in ways the homeowner may not even realize. However, buyers do see this in your home, even if you do not realize it! Clutter collects on shelves, counter tops, drawers, closets, garages, attics, and basements. You want to give the appearance of creating as much open space as possible, so even extra little things needs to be removed if possible. Let friends or family members help point out areas of clutter, as long as you can accept their constructive criticism! If possible let your agent or representative help you and try to put yourself in the buyers shoes when doing a "clutter assessment". Clutter in the kitchen Start removing clutter from the kitchen, because it is an easy place to get started. First, remove everything off the counters. Every single item. Even the coffee maker. Put the coffee maker in a cabinet and take it out when you need it. Find a storage place where you can put everything in cabinets and drawers for retrieval later. Notice that you do not have cabinet space to put everything! Clean them out. Put dishes, pots and pans that rarely get used in a box and don't forget to put the box in storage. Homebuyers are known to open all your cabinets and drawers, especially in the kitchen. They need to know their stuff is going to able to fit. Kitchen cabinets, pantries, and drawers that look crammed, sends a message to the buyer that plentiful storage space is lacking and leaves mental impression in their minds. The most effective method is to have as much empty space as possible! In particular, if you have a junk drawer, get rid of the junk! If you have a rarely used ice tea maker, put it in away. Do an inventory on every cabinet and drawer. Create a feeling of open space all around. If you have foodstuffs shoved into the shelves or pantry, start using them; especially canned goods. The last thing you want to do during the moving process is lug around extra canned goods that weigh hundreds of pounds! Under the sink is very important as well. Take all efforts to ensure the area beneath the sink is as empty as possible, removing all unnecessary cleaning articles. You should scrub these areas thoroughly, and determine if there are any signs of water leaks or damage. You don't want to cause a homebuyer to hesitate in buying your home due to a small overlooked item.