Start with the destination, not the house
Get the floor plan and measurements of the new space first. Deciding what fits is far easier than deciding what to lose.
Sort in this order
- Documents and valuables — secure these before anything is moved.
- Items going to the new home, measured against the floor plan.
- Family distribution — one round, with a deadline.
- Sale or consignment for anything with real resale value.
- Donation, then disposal.
Handling the family conversation
Ask each family member for a short, ranked list rather than an open invitation. Ranked lists prevent the two-people-want-the-same-hutch standoff, and they keep the process moving.
Give it a realistic timeline
A three-bedroom family home takes most families four to six weekends alone. With a two-person professional team it is typically three to five days.
Decide against the new floor plan, sort valuables first, and set deadlines on family picks.
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