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Summer is a great time of year for a move because you don’t have to worry about the weather tossing a monkey wrench into your plans unless of course you live in Hurricane Alley.

In One Year to an Organized Life, I devote an entire month to the process. I take you through the complicated series of steps you need to follow to have a successful and relatively stress free move. The more organized you are, the easier your move will be.

For the next few weeks, my column will focus on things you can do if you are selling your home; what to consider if you want it to move quickly and as close to the asking price as possible; and how to leave your driveway for the last time without regrets, just happy memories.

Personal Style

Do you love a sport or hobby so intensely that artifacts are scattered throughout your home? Consider keeping your interests private. You don’t want to lose a sale to a vegan who doesn’t appreciate the moose heads you have mounted all over your home. You get the idea. When people enter your home, you want them to see it as a blank canvas on which they can write the story of their family and imprint their unique style.

I had a client who was involved in Eastern Spiritual philosophy. While I appreciated her artwork, I assured her that potential buyers from outside this circle might not be able to see the house because the artifacts offended them.

Alas, she didn’t listen to the real estate agent, or me, and her home never sold. Which begs the question: are you sure you want to sell?

There’s a house in my neighborhood that’s frequently on the market. It has never sold. But for over 20 years the For Sale sign periodically pops up on the lawn. I assume the owner is lonely and this is the only way he can get folks to stop by.

Regina Leeds The Zen Organizer Author of New York Times Best Seller One Year to an Organized Life
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