Downsizing is more complicated than it looks. Your goal is to simplify your life with a smaller home, but the road there is filled with complications. From fixing up your old house to sell to learning how to live minimally in a compact home, there’s a lot to learn and a lot to do before you reap all of the incredible benefits of a downsized life.
Rather than letting the hard work of downsizing scare you away, look for tools that simplify the process. Today, The Coffey Group shares a list of apps and online resources that are sure to help homeowners, young and old, buy, sell, and settle into a new home the easy way.
General Downsizing Resources
Downsizing isn’t an “easy” process, regardless of your age. Fortunately, there are many ways to make it a little less challenging for you and your family. So, learn different ways to plug technology into the process to help you streamline and reduce your stress levels.
- The 10 Best Apps to Help with Your Move
Useful apps to help streamline each part of the moving process.
- Websites and Apps to Sell Stuff in Your Neighborhood
Learn where you can sell your stuff locally, and which websites charge commission.
- Free Tool to Convert JPG to PDF
As you downsize your paper readers to reduce clutter, this handy cool allows you to convert images into PDFs, which you can merge for easier storage.
- Sell, Digitize, Organize, and Clean Up Your Junk with These Apps
Declutter your living space before putting your home on the market.
- How to Take Real Estate Photos Worthy of a Magazine Spread
Learn the tricks of the photography trade to ensure photos of your home impress buyers.
- How Much Will I Make Selling My Home?
Use this calculator to estimate how much you can earn from selling your home.
Senior-Specific Moving Resources
Although downsizing will prove challenging for people from all walks of life, the process for seniors can be especially tricky, as it involves both physical and emotional challenges. Below, find a handful of resources specific to seniors going through the moving process.
- The Essential Moving Guide for Seniors
Learn how to approach the moving process with sensitivity to ease the emotional tension.
- How Technology Can Help Seniors
While some seniors embrace technology, others may run from it. Either way, technology can help during the move — plus, it can have many other benefits as well.
- Signs It’s Time for Senior Assisted Living
Sometimes, it’s dangerous for seniors to live alone. Learn about some warning signs.
- Best Cell Phones Plans for Seniors
If a wireless plan upgrade is necessary, look for a provider that offers plans for seniors.
There’s no reason to move on “hard mode.” Instead of managing your move the old-fashioned way, let these tools make the hard work of downsizing your home easier. Whether you need help selling your house, hiring movers, changing your address, or figuring out how to arrange furniture in your new downsized home, a helping hand is just a few clicks away.
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