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In the most
ordinary circumstances, moving can be a pain. For seniors trying
to relocate amid a global pandemic, it may seem nearly
impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. Don’t give up on your
dream of moving closer to grandkids or the beach or downsizing
to a smaller home. Make the move you want using the tools
available to you and with this advice from realtor Emil
Ratti.
Finding the
Right Home During COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit, the real estate industry pivoted to make homebuying still
attainable. The CDC recommends avoiding showings where people
are unable to social distance, but while open houses and
in-person visits may be difficult to carry out during this time,
there are many other ways to view homes in this age of
technology.
The first
great online tool you should use is an online
search tool
to find homes that appeal to you. From there, you can decide
which properties are worth looking at more closely. Many
listings now use virtual tours alongside pictures to allow
potential buyers to more fully
experience the home for sale. 3D walkthroughs and video chat
tours let you view a home and discuss it with the real estate
agent as you do. Using video-calling
technology,
you can view the home and ask questions in real-time, just as
you would with a traditional walkthrough, but
without the health risks.
Veterans
should also look into VA
home loan lenders,
which could make a big difference in securing the home you
deserve. For instance, PennyMac offers a 15 year fixed loan at a
rate of 2.25% and an APR of 3.03%.
Engaging a
Senior Move Service
Senior moving services provide
beginning-to-end assistance for seniors who want to relocate.
This is far more than packing and transporting your belongings,
although that is part of what is offered.
Senior moving services typically include:
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1. Drawing a Floor Plan – Senior moving
services will help you create a floor plan for
your new home so that together you can make
detailed notes of where all your furniture and
other belongings will fit into your new living
space.
2. Decluttering and Organizing – Part of
preparing for that new space is going through
your belongings and determining what you want to
bring with you to your new home and what you no
longer want or need. Your senior moving service
will help you sort through these items using
their experience and tact to make the
undertaking more manageable.
3. Selling, Donating and Disposing – When
it comes to the items you no longer want, your
senior moving service will assist you in getting
rid of them. If you want to sell items, the
service can arrange for them to be auctioned or
sold. Many senior moving companies employ or
have a relationship with an estate
sale expert who
can help you get a good price. The service will
also take care of those items you would like to
throw out, making sure to donate or dispose of
them appropriately.
4. Packing and Moving – As tempting as it
may be to pack items yourself, doing so can
cause strain on the body, so leave it to the
professionals and minimize your risk
of injury. The service will arrange
for your furniture and other belongings to be
packed and transported professionally to your
new home.
5. Unpacking and Setting Up – Finally,
the service will unpack and
set up your new home in the manner you decided
on when you first drew up your floor plan. |
You can find
senior moving services in your area online.
Research your available options and read reviews to ensure you
are working with a reliable and affordable company.
Don’t let the
thought of moving overwhelm you into staying where you no longer
wish to be. Use the help available to you to get you into the
home of your dreams so that you can spend your time in
retirement relaxing, creating new memories and reflecting on a
life well-lived.
Emil Ratti understands that the
first step in purchasing or selling your home is to find
a realtor that you feel comfortable with and communicates well
with you. That’s why he’s committed to helping you at every step
of the process. Call 201 280-2884.
Article
Submitted (Dec 2021) By:
Donna Erickson
E-Mail: donna_erickson@fitmemory.org
https://www.fitmemory.org/
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