Gary L Kelley - Journal

It’s time to move.

Children are scared by this phrase largely because of the unknowns. Parents need to remember:

Kids are resilient – They will make friends in the new school.
Let your children help –children help “stage” and participate the experience of selling their home. Having kids involved helps them through the home selling process. Packing up or donating rarely used toys can help.
Make home showings a game – Home showings are often tricky with children when a prospective buyer is on the way. Laundry baskets can help. Toss toys into the laundry baskets and whisk “off stage.”
Moving day is not a game – “On moving day keep the children away.” Moving day is not an environment for children. They can get hurt if something falls on them. It’s best to have them stay at a friend’s or relatives.”

The good news is if you follow these steps, you’ll have a staged home ready for showings and children understanding and even looking forward to their move. Take your laundry baskets of toys with your children on moving day.

Good luck with your home sale and have a great move!