People Love To Buy But Hate To Move

No one can blame them.. packing, unpacking decluttering and arranging can be one big painful task.

Jeff - You are so right, and that often is why many just stay put.  I've found at times that for us, furniture move is a big obstacle.  For some, when I tell them we will take care of this, they are so relieved.  this is a good reminder to proactive let people know we do this.

Good morning Jeff. I had to laugh as I read your post. We had some friends that moved from CT to FL. They would almost be considered hoarders. They had an opportunity to give away or just throw away stuff/junk and yet the shipped everything.

Make it a great weekend!

Travel light. Why transport that harvest gold washer half way around the globe? Think about it...they have plenty of harvest gold washers were you are going. You did not get the last one. Not like cars from the late 50's before the Bay of Pigs and that's all she wrote. Keep the old ones going, tinker time.

The mind set of those that can not let go is I might need this item some day.

Jeff, moving can be a monumental task. I like your idea of finding ActiveRain individuals in the local area who can help sellers overcome the hurdles.

Jeff, that's a good insight. I'm in the same place you are. I will likely build next year, but the thought of moving is daunting.

I often hear from buyers/sellers how much they HATE moving.  I can't blame them.  It's not an easy task!

Having a list of trusted professionals for your client's moving process can help seal the deal, "clients for life."

The best way to move is slowly. Time spent here is time well spent

Good morning Jeff. Boy, your title says it all, but nice post too.

You hit upon one of the reasons for low inventory, many Americans decided to refinance and either lower their payments or improve their existing houses. On top of that the under 33 crowd is only at 34.8% homeownership as of last year. We have to create the better why for selling and moving.

Hello Jeff:  I have often said (at least to those who would listen) that if people remembered how hard it is to move, no one would buy a different house.  Here in Sun City TX the clientele is by definition older and moving can be a physical, mental, and emotional challenge. 

Jeff, Love the title.  That is so spot on.  We need to offer services to help facilitate our clients' move. It helps remove some of the overwhelm feelings many have. 

It is interesting that real estate professionals rub elbows with a great many auxilary services to our industry.  Yet, we seldom refer or recommend those who offer moving services.

Jeff - that is a different twist on the statement we all know.  And I think you really laid out a great solution.  Become their assistant buyer buy helping them with every roadblock of moving and using your strategic partners.

I know a listing agent I referred to a buyer in another state and the agent helped the buyer load up a POD.  The agent got her son's boy scout troop together to do that.  It was a wonderful idea!

What  a great article from the catchy title to the great suggestions about moving! Thanks!

Jeff, when we left Bartlett IL 9 years ago, the move was excruciating. I don't plan on making another move for a very long time.