Selling Your Sharon MA Home After 30 to 50 Years
Recently, I've met with several homeowners who are preparing to sell their homes after living at the same address for 30 to 50 years. It can be overwhelming for any homeowner to sell their home! It's even more challenging when you've spent decades in the same house. So many memories, spanning the full lifecycle, have been created and experienced in the home; both joyous and sorrowful.
Deciding to sell your home in Sharon MA after 30 to 50 years may be an 
opportunity to downsize, a chance to move closer to children or grandchildren or a necessity as levels of independence and service needs change. Some people may look forward to the move, while others are not.
Here are five steps for getting started:
Step 1: Decide what to keep, what to give away and what to throw out.
This may be something a homeowner has to do with a family member or friend. There are also people whose business it is to help people sort and pack their belongings. The process may go through several stages as items are considered and reconsidered. Remember, there are many non-profit organizations that will pick up clothing, furniture, small appliances and household items and leave you a receipt for a tax deduction. Some of these organizations which will pick up your items in Sharon MA include Epilepsy Foundation, Vietnam Veterans of America and Big Brother/Big Sister Foundation, to name just a few
Step 2: Tackling Papers
Getting rid of piles and files of papers can be very challenging just because of the sheer volume. You may need to get family, friends or a professional organizer involved to help. Throw out all obvious junk mail such as advertisement circulars, old magazines and notices.
Decide what financial papers you need to keep. You may need to consult with your attorney or tax accountant on this.
Shred documents with personal information that you no longer need. If you have a lot of documents to shred you can collect the papers and bring them to a shredding center at a store like OfficeMax/Office Depot in Walpole. If you have a very large volume of papers, or if it's just not possible for you to bring them to a shredding center, you can contact a company like Shred It. They will come to your home and you can watch your papers being shredded quickly and confidentially.
Step 3: Measure your furniture for your new home. If you know where you will be moving, ask someone to help you take room measurements. Then you can measure your furniture which will help you decide what will fit in 
your new home and what won't.
Step 4: Consider a short- or long-term storage option. Not everyone moves directly into their new home. If you will be staying with a family member or renting an apartment for a short time, you may not be able to bring all of your belongings to the temporary residence.
This can also help when you aren't ready to part with certain items but don't have room in your new home. There are short- and long-term storage options where you can securely store your belongings. Some of these storage facilities are owned by moving companies. They may be able to pack and store your items and then move them to your new home when you are ready.
Step 5: Find An Agent You Can Trust
It's important that you feel a level of trust and comfort with your real estate agent. When I meet with someone who is selling their home in Sharon MA, I want to provide them with the information they need to understand the process of a real estate transaction so they can make the best decisions. Many people are not aware of all the steps that are involved. I encourage my clients to let me know what questions they have and how I can best support them. I also maintain a list of service professionals whom I can recommend if one is needed. Plus, I think creatively to help sellers consider a variety of options that can help them and that they may not have considered.
Learn the Value Of Your Home In Today's Market
If you're thinking of selling your home in Sharon MA, please call me at 781-883-3764. I am happy to provide you with a complimentary market analysis. This is the starting point for understanding the value of your home in today's market. I look forward to a successful working partnership.
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