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Lunch and Learn: Learn How to Prepare for a Move and Declutter

Nov 29, 2021

Tips for Downsizing!

Sue Gunselman of Smart Moves and Coaching with Sue invited Beyond The Fork In The Road's Relocation Coordinator, Sarah Hamblin to be a guest speaker at her Lunch and Learn "Learn How to Prepare for a Move and to Declutter" scheduled for December 7 at Noon on Sue's Facebook page. You'll be able to see their video interview on December 7, 2021 by visiting:  https://www.facebook.com/smartmovesandcoachingwithsue.


They'll dive into how Beyond The Fork In The Road creates a customized floor plan to help clients decide what furniture and belongings can fit into the new home and which items can't fit. You'll learn the "Four Rules for Rightsizing" and how to differentiate the good from the not-so-good when it comes to the worth and the value of your items. They'll describe how Beyond The Fork In The Road researches items to determine which items are valuable for resale. Sarah will share how they assist clients with decluttering and the disposition of their assets. You'll hear a little about Beyond The Fork In The Road's packing and moving process and how quickly a client can be resettled into their new home. You'll also discover why you have a hard time parting with family heirlooms and you'll see what most homeowners have too much of in their homes. Tips and questions to ask yourself when downsizing pictures and clothing will also be a part of the discussion. Lastly, you'll learn about the odd things Beyond The Fork In The Road has uncovered when assisting in a downsize and the advice they would give to homeowners who are preparing for a move by downsizing.


Mark your calendars for this event and then grab a pen and paper and get ready to take notes on December 7, because there is a lot of helpful information in this interview! Share the link to this video interview on December 7, 2021 by visiting:  https://www.facebook.com/smartmovesandcoachingwithsue.

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