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Did You Take Your Refresher Course in Moving

By Hannah Williams

Real Estate Agent with HomeStarr Realty RS143922A

August 08, 2015 06:23 AM

Moving and unpacking

Did You Take Your Refresher Course in Moving

Every Real Estate agent should move every 5-7 years

in my humble opinion

I have always had compassion for my clients when they moved I understand the stress of packing ,turning on utilities dealing with movers , mortgage companies and yes agents and title companies so everything runs smoothly I do think it is good to have a refresher course

It has been almost a week since my move and I am still not completely unpacked I am pretty much settled in I am lucky as everything went smooth as silk . I had a wonderful agent I will say it does not matter how easy the move goes it is exhausting .

My daughter and wonderful son-in law and granddaughter helped me set things up I know I can take my time now but I fell behind on my blogs and took some time away from the office but not my clients .

I am now in heaven I have always told my clients I did not envy them packing up a house is a nightmare especially when you have lived there for years . My rule of thumb if you have not used it in a year throw it away or give to charity . Unpacking is more fun as long as you remember to label all your boxes

Well I have had my refresher course and my compassion is renewed .

Did You Take Your Refresher Course in Moving -

Do you have plans to renew ?

Interested in buying or selling a home please call me and we can talk about it

Hannah Williams

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S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL

United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL

Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

Hannah, I remember the last time I moved (1998) I swore I wouldn't move again for at least 5 years because that was the 7th time I'd moved over a period of 8.5 years (long story) and I was so tired of it. I more than surpassed my intention to stay at least 5 years... now in year 17! If I even think of moving I get overwhelmed.

Aug 11, 2015 01:52 AM

Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL I love long stories they make wonderful blogs . Sounds like you may have completed your requirements . Have you unpacked all your boxes .

Thanks for your input

Hannah

Aug 11, 2015 02:03 AM

S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL

United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL

Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

Oh, I unpacked all boxes within the first week as I wanted to feel at home ASAP. Now I have at least twice as much stuff as I did during my last move which is why I don't even like to think of moving again.

Aug 11, 2015 02:06 AM

Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL I think your story would make a great blog . Don't you . If you write it please let me know I would love to read it . These are lessons we can all learn from .Especially buyers and sellers .

Thank you for your comments they are greatly appreciated

Hannah

Aug 11, 2015 03:12 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Congrats on the new home! I moved 3 years ago and I agree that it really does make a huge difference when you have been through it. I tend to unpack at rapid speed. Don't rest until I'm all moved in. The move prior to this one was two weeks before Christmas and I was all settled in within a week!

Aug 11, 2015 07:09 AM

Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Sharon Tara I am all unpacked except for my winter boots .I even disposed of things I packed that I did not want or need here . My granddaughter was so helpful as she was the one that thew everything in the dumpster .

Thank you for your input it is greatly appreciated

Hannah

Aug 11, 2015 08:19 PM

Sharon Tara

Portsmouth, NH

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

The only good thing about the process of moving is getting rid of junk. Somehow, holding on to things you will never use is fine for every day life until you have to put the worthless item in a box to haul off somewhere else.

Aug 12, 2015 06:56 AM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Be...

Daytona Beach, FL
Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hannah Williams

It's excellent experience to have in our business so you really understand not only the practical reality of moving, but the emotional and psychological side of thing. Been there done that a bunch of times - my biggest move was from Boston to Carlsbad in 2005. And I've had 2 small moves since then!

Jeff

Aug 12, 2015 08:47 AM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Be...

Daytona Beach, FL
Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Chris Ann Cleland Moving is one of the most stressful situations you do in life . I went shopping the other day and felt light headed . I put everything down and left thinking it would all be there an other day as the store was crowded. I thought it was just the stress of moving and the next day made an appointment with the doctor for a checkup - Went to the office next day went home with chills . Turns out had a ear nose and throat infection . When i told the doctor I moved he told me it could have been all the stress from moving His son is a Realtor also .

I think moving is a wonderful thing .What would we do if people did not move

Thank you for your comment

Hannah

Aug 12, 2015 01:05 PM

Chris Ann Cleland

Gainesville, VA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Jeff Dowler CRS This one was an easy move . I had every thing down pat but as you said there is the physical and emotional side and it does take its toll . It is good to take a refresher course so we remember just what our clients go through to we are sympathetic and understanding to their needs .It will be appreciated . I think sending dinner over might be a nice gift .

Aug 12, 2015 01:14 PM

Elyse Berman, PA

LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Hannah Williams We are planning a move. I have so many boxes that need to be sorted through. I will be taking my refresher course in moving soon enough. Best wishes in your new home!

Aug 15, 2015 11:21 AM

Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kim Stuart I think that will be my next gift ..Just have to decide what type of food

Elyse Berman Make sure you you eliminate and do not take what you do not need with you . Refresher courses are so important

Thank you for your comment s

Hannah

Aug 15, 2015 12:57 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hannah, I know we are in the business of moving people, but I would prefer to stay in my house, remembering that move! UGH, good luck on the unpacking process!

Aug 16, 2015 03:09 AM

Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox I am pretty much unpacked but am sick - swollen glands ,sinus infection and ears -fever the whole nine yards ..been sleeping and sleeping and sleeping for days

Thanks for your comment

Hannah

PS going back to sleep

Aug 17, 2015 09:11 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kim Stuart That is so sweet of you not yet going for blood work

Aug 20, 2015 08:15 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kim Stuart throw away is my motto or take to Charity .It hurts but you will not miss it . pretend it is in a box .

Aug 20, 2015 08:02 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Hannah -- there's a part of moving that is exciting and exhilarating. The other part and likely the reason why more people choose to stay put is "it's a lot of work". Congrats on the change in residence.

Aug 23, 2015 11:10 PM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Be...

Daytona Beach, FL
Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Michael Jacobs Oh yes exciting & Exhilarating and in my case exhasting . The three E's . I do love it and am loving every minute . Thank you so much I am almost back to myself

Aug 24, 2015 05:35 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

As they say, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. I can feel your exhaustion into my bones. Moving is no easy task. The older one gets, the more stuff one has, the longer you stay put, the harder it gets.

I hope every muscle in your body finds a way to relax. May every box get unpacked and you have a place to remember where you put things. This experiences has been a life experience you won't forget and it makes you even more knowlegable and empathetic than you already are towards future clients too!

Sep 10, 2015 08:32 PM

Hannah Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Patricia Feager, MBA, GRI, Cert Negotiations Expert, Military Relo Prof I am so loving my new place . Right after my move I had a meet-up wit Joanna Cohlan I could not understand why in all the photos my eyes looked like I was drunk Well it turned out I had a fever and and ear nose throat infection and swollen glands . Those little thermometers you buy at the drug stores they do not work . Took my temp it said 96.7 right before I went to the doctors .When I got to the Dr . 15 minutes away it was 100.9 .... I miss those old fashion mercury thermometers we had as kids . At least they worked . I am still alive ...So that is why my eyes looked drunk it was fever . took me 2 weeks to recover sleep is what I needed .Thankfully we have modern technology and could work from home .

Thank you for your comment

Hannah

Sep 11, 2015 04:42 AM