The Simplicity of Redefining Home

In my career thus far, I’ve had the honor to serve some wonderful humans. People who’ve spent many, many years, decades really, in their home. Now they are ready for smaller spaces, one level living or joining a son or daughter as part of their family. We call these folks Downsizers.

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As I serve my clients and fine tune my own process as an agent my desire continues to be better able to serve. And as I continue to come across various prospective clients seeking help in reaching their goal of selling their home for the maximum price possible, it occurred to me how many people live for decades in a home environment that doesn't fully support inner peace and harmony. I walk into homes full of things that folks themselves admit they don’t need, almost never use and oftentimes don’t end up really wanting. Now, for these folks, it’s time to seriously consider selling and right out of the gate the dreaded thought of decluttering becomes a monster task.

We live real lives and we all realize every aspect of life, love,

and the lessons they contain are messy!

After a number of these client scenarios played out and thankfully (perhaps eventually) played out well, it occurred to me: what if we each rallied to create home environments that truly resonate with who we are, that borrow elements from what we agents do to attract the largest pool of buyers in order to sell a home for the highest possible amount and therefore draw in the ideal buyer. What if there was a middle ground to capture in daily living, somewhere in between being photo ready and chaotic?

3 Easy ideas for embracing Simplicity & Redefining Home:

1) Make it a daily, intentional practice. Whether it's one item, one drawer or closet or one room. Start somewhere with one small step.

2) Develop the art of asking “why”. Knowing your purpose in this process, even in taking one small step is key to being successful. Focus, clarity, intention...for more on developing your why check out this easy article: "Your Why Matters"

3) Create a vision. Start with the end in mind & be flexible in your approach. If you’re left brained, then perhaps deviation is not an option. If you’re more right brained like me, then that flexibility allows breathing room for the ideas that get inspired through the process in order to still achieve the end result. Whatever your approach, there is no right and wrong. Simply know what you’re aiming for & why.

My hope is that these are ideas that resonate with you. Ideas that will serve as catalysts for growth, play the role of devil’s advocate with the intention to step up to & into life differently and finally, to find your harmony and equilibrium – physically, mentally, spiritually & emotionally - in the best life you can live.