Move doesn't have to be a 4 letter word

Back along the way, long before I was a Realtor, I was chatting with the wife of 100 Mile House's Royal Bank manager. The policy for managers at the bank then was to transfer every two years. I remarked to her that it must be a colossal pain moving every two years. "Not at all," was her reply. She went on to say that they simply went to scout out the next town they were going to, found a house and let the bank's moving company know where to take their stuff. They then went on holiday and after their vacation went "home" to the new place.

For those of us "do it yourselfers" that was a radical concept. What, you mean no hair pulling on hold with utility companies, no dragging friends with strong backs and pick up trucks over? No late night cleaning and break of dawn scrubbing of the fridge? No endless days of living in chaos on both ends?

Some might counter, "well, they didn't have to pay for it." True. But if you use a great Realtor you will optimize your sale price and even with commission end up with the most money possible for your home. Aren't you worthy enough to use some of that money (most of which is from your home value increasing all on its own!) to enjoy the moving process?

When people buy a brand new home, they have to budget for window coverings and landscaping usually. When you buy your next home you could budget for movers and a great person to switch over all of your administrative stuff. It is easy to find someone who would love the employment involved with packing up your home and unpacking at the other end.

What if "move" rather than a 4 letter word sending the strongest among us into the street screaming became an exciting and easy experience?

What if rather than thinking you always have to do everything yourself, you actually stimulated the economy a bit by hiring a great team to help you?

This is delicious food for thought and, as always, I speak to myself as much as anyone else!

Be where you're compelled to be and don't let the roadblock of inconvenience paralyze your moving in the direction of your dreams.