Moving and Relocating Guide Offers Tips on Clearing Clutter, Cutting Expenses

February 14, 2007 — Because moving can cause stress and be expensive for homeowners, the Relocation and Moving Guide on GuideToRealty.com offers tips for clearing out the house and saving money. Psychologists report clutter stops homeowners from achieving goals of peace, space and freedom. GuideToRealty.com is an online consumer resource for real estate buyers and sellers that offers resources to help homeowners through the moving process.

The Relocation and Moving Guide on GuideToRealty.com offers tips to help homeowners work through emotional attachments to items so that they can feel comfortable about getting rid of them. The moving and relocating guide can help people avoid costly mistakes such as hiring the wrong moving company, getting lowball estimates and packing incorrectly.

About 20 percent of the U.S. population moves each year, according to the American Housing Survey for the United States. eBay estimates that most households have about $2,000 worth of stuff in their homes that can be sold. "The longer you've been in your home, the more likely you have things stuffed and stashed in every nook and cranny," according to the
“>Relocation and Moving Guide at GuideToRealty.com.

In the article "Clutter Control" on Oprah.com, psychologist Dr. Martha Beck recommends clearing out clutter and leaving empty spaces in the home to achieve a more spacious and peaceful home environment. Beck also recommends giving items in good condition to Goodwill and other charities; and if garage sales are a favorite hobby, Beck says to hold one of your own.

"Finding a way to sell or get rid of unwanted items will go a long way to cutting down on moving stress and hopefully cut the cost of moving expenses," says Francine L. Huff, author of "The 25-Day Money Makeover for Women." "If people are holding garage sales, it's important to be realistic with prices since many people will be looking for bargains. For items that homeowners hope to sell for more money, they should give eBay or other online auctions a try."

The GuideToRealty.com
“>Relocation and Moving Guide recommends getting rid of unused items through garage sales, online auctions and donations to help pay moving expenses. Homeowners who are moving and relocating because of a job may find that certain expenses, such as donations, household packing and travel are tax deductible, according to GuideToLenders.com.

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