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Need To Sell Your House And Downsize In Nebraska?Many people find themselves in a situation where they need to sell their houses fast and downsize, without any delays or extra costs. People dealing with foreclosure, divorce, repairs, or an inherited property may not have the time or money to wait around while a buyer is found.Below are a few tips to help you sell your house fast in the Omaha area, ultimately saving you time and money when all is said and done. If we can help you in any way or if you have questions about selling your house in the Omaha metro area (or most areas in Nebraska), please feel free to reach out!Price The House To SellIf you want to sell your house fast in Omaha and you want to do it the traditional way, youll need to price the house to sell. This can mean pricing it significantly lower than other houses on the market so it stands out and gets the attention it need to sell fast.While this may not be your first choice when trying to sell fast, it will help you to generate more interest in your property, thus selling it faster. Keep in mind, that with a listing you will have a number of costs to deal with at the closing table, so taking less than what your property is really worth can be discouraging when you are working with an Omaha real estate agent. Plus, it could be a while before the sale goes through, leaving you on the hook for the continued carrying costs while you wait for everything to be finalized.We Buy Omaha NE Houses As IsWhen you sell your house as-is, you wont have to spend time or money cleaning or making repairs in order to sell the house. You wont have to sink money into a property, hoping that a buyer will come along to make it all worth it. You could spend a fortune on property repairs and upgrades, only to find yourself still listed as the property owner several months down the road.By selling as-is to a local professional cash home buyer such as Home Downsizing Solutions, youll be able to know exactly what you are getting and when. Our process will make it easy for you to sell your house as-is, once and for all. You can also attempt to list your house as-is with an agent, but with all of the pretty properties on the MLS, the ones that are in need of repair are often looked over.Find The Right Buyers For Your HouseThere is a buyer out there for every property. It is your job to find the right one. Depending on your property and situation, the right buyer may prove to be a local cash home buyer who is ready to close on your house right now without any hassle or runaround.Most investors are looking for homes to buy as-is and they are prepared to close right away. Just be careful working with direct buyers. Some will try to low-ball you in hopes of scoring a great deal. Theyll prey on your urgency, taking advantage of you and your situation.This is not the case with Home Downsizing Solutions. We will always provide you with a fair offer, doing everything in our power to help you out of your difficult situation. Finding the right people to buy your house, will make it easy for you to sell the property as-is so you can finally move on.Work With A Local Professional Real Estate Buyer in OmahaA direct sale of your house to Home Downsizing Solutions, is the fastest, easiest, most convenient way to sell your house in Omaha. Not only will we pay you a great price, but we will also close on the property as quickly as you need us to. Working with a local professional cash home buyer in Omaha can help you save a lot of money and time when trying to sell your house fast.Keep in mind, that not all buyers are the same. Dont sign any contracts until you understand exactly what you will receive and how the process will work. You dont want to find that you are dealing with fees or wasted time that you hadnt planned for.

National Parents Day is July 26th, a time to celebrate your mother and father and let them know how much they are loved and appreciated. As parents get older, many will turn to their adult children to help them in the next steps of senior living. Many of these adult children live an average of 450 miles from their parents and are having to assume the role of a long-distance caregiver. According to the National Center on Caregiving, approximately 5 to 7 million adult children in the U.S. are long-distance caregivers.Assisted Living Locators, a leading nationwide senior placement and referral service, is encouraging long-distance caregivers to use this commemorative day as an opportunity to start the dialogue about how they can best assist their aging parents during this transition. The company provides free, personalized help finding housing and care solutions for seniors and their families.To honor National Parents Day in July, Assisted Living Locators nationwide network of senior care advisors will post photos of their parents and share caregiver strategies for helping aging parents across social media channels and on the company website.This month is an opportunity for long-distance caregivers to assess the current lifestyle of aging parents and evaluate what can be improved to strengthen their loved ones health and happiness, said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN. No matter what stage of life your parents are in, talking about long term care and creating a plan now for the future can help them live their life on their own terms.She stated the next step for long distance caregivers in the transition toward senior living is to have a needs assessment conducted by a knowledgeable professional to help understand your loved ones physical and cognitive condition.Olea added that Assisted Living Locators senior care advisors provide an in-depth assessment of all the clients needs, along with thoughtful analysis and recommendations for best-fit care options. Long-distance caregivers can begin their assessment process with an easy-to-use online tool on the Assisted Living Locators website, which then directs you to a local senior care advisor for a phone or video call in-take interview to learn about the best options to meet your needs.During COVID-19, senior care advisors provide virtual tours with qualified vetted home health, hospice, assisted living, memory care and adult family homes. They can also give families status updates on visitation and acceptance of move-ins for assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities in your area.

Are you considering selling your house and moving to a smaller home, apartment, apartment community, or other senior living arrangement?  Maybe you have a parent or loved one that is considering making that transition or may have already made the transition to a senior living community, and you're tasked with taking care of all the "stuff" left in the house and getting the house sold.One of the most common items I hear when talking to homeowners considering downsizing or that have already moved is, "I'm thinking about having an estate sale for the items that I or my family don't want or need."  Although this is a very common thought to have, I'd like to discuss some of the realities of estate sales and various options available to take care of that "stuff."Evaluating Your PossessionInitially, you need to conduct a thorough assessment of your belongings.  This could involve labeling or creating a list of items into categories, such as:  must keep, sentimental items, and non-essential or unwanted items.  This initial step will provide a good foundation for downsizing and the transition to a new home.Keepsakes and Sentimental Items:  It's important to identify items that are of value, both monetary and that have sentimental value.  Items like antiques, collectibles, artwork, and some furniture might be suitable for an estate sale.  If items have sentimental value and cannot be easily replaced, you may want to consider what happens with these items more carefully.Donations to Charities:  Items that are in good condition that you no longer need or want, and that you would like to see be used or of value can be given a new home through donations to local charities or organizations you support.  Something that I don't think most people realize though, is how picky most charities are.  Whether its because of potential liability or other reasons, most charities do not accept items unless they are in great condition or brand new.  Many items that we'd think a charity would accept typically are not.Gifts to Family & Friends:  If you have items that you want members of your family to have or that has significance to family members that will appreciate them, utilize this opportunity to ensure those items go to a good new home.The Estate Sale OptionAn estate sale can be a great way to sell your belongings when downsizing.  These sales are typically conducted by professionals who manage the process from start to finish.Inventory:  Do you have enough inventory for an estate sale?  Its very common for most estate sale companies to only work with sales where there is at least $10,000 to $15,000 of inventory.  Because of the time and effort that goes into having a successful sale (for the estate sale company as well as the home owner) having enough value in inventory is essential.Preparing For The Sale:  Estate sale companies take care of organizing, pricing, and presenting items for sale to potential buyers.  They also handle marketing, advertising, and managing the event itself, which may be at the house, online, or a combination of both.  For the home owner, this relieves the stress and hassles of handling all of the details that can come with an estate sale.One challenge that I often hear about is the timing of the sale in regards to needing funds to get the home owner (parent or loved one) into senior living, selling the house, having the estate sale or getting funds for the the belongings in other ways, and cleaning out the house to get the house sale ready.Home Downsizing Solutions can solve these problems by BUYING the house, getting the funds from the sale of the house to the seller/family immediately so that funds are available for senior living, having the estate sale to generate additional funds if possible, and then handing possession of the house to Home Downsizing Solutions "as is," with or without any stuff.  Home Downsizing Solutions will take care of any of the stuff you don't want, need, or can't sell.Other Options When You Don't Have Enough Stuff For An Estate SaleWhat happens in situations where there's not enough inventory to have an estate sale?  This can often happen once you've determined the items you want to keep, items you want to give to family and friends, and items you want to see donated to a favorite charity.Some home owners decide they still want to try to monetize the items they have left, which can lead to trying to sell items individually or by having a garage sale.  This can be financially successful, but you will need to consider the time and effort of organizing all of the items, pricing the items, marketing the event, and what it takes (especially your time) to have the actual sale.An easier "done for you" option is to have a company, like Home Downsizing Solutions, purchase your house and all of the "stuff" in it!  This allows you to just make one call to have your house and all the stuff in it sold, making the transition to a smaller home or apartment less stressful!Additional Resources For Downsizing Your HouseAlthough dealing with all of the stuff in your house to be able to make the transition to your next home can seem daunting, it doesn't have to be with the right resources. There are great estate sale and other companies that help with a person's belongings and the transition to a smaller living arrangement.There are services that can assist with packing & moving, finding the right senior living community.And, there are great services, like Home Downsizing Solutions, that can buy your house, take care of the stuff in the house, and facilitate moving to your next home, apartment, or other senior living arrangement.If you have questions, or we can be of service to you and your family, please contact us at (855)-433-5854 or at www.HomeDownsizing.comBen Souchek is an author of the book Home Downsizing Secrets, and the owner and founder of Home Downsizing Solutions, a company that specializes in helping home owners transition from their current house to a new home, apartment, or other senior living community for more than 25 years.

National Parents Day is July 28th, a time to celebrate your mother and father and let them how much they are loved and appreciated. This day is also a perfect opportunity to start the conversation about senior living communities with your aging parents. This conversation will help you plan as a family for life's natural transitions into old age and support you in finding the right senior living option. One of the best gifts you can give yourself and your aging parents, is to initiate the conversation about how they see themselves living out the rest of their lives. Although it may be hard to talk to your aging parent about difficult subjects such as: getting older, needing help, or planning to move to a senior living community, it is better to start the conversation when they are in good health rather than during a health crisis.There are many senior living options available, from in-home care services to independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. All of the different types of senior living options can be confusing and overwhelming.Housing Placement specialists offer a no-cost service for seniors and their families to help you explore and understand your options. They will meet with you and/or your family member for an in-depth consultation discussing your current situation and what is needed. They evaluate all aspects of care such as healthcare needs, social activities, location and financial features. While none of us have a crystal ball to predict what the future will look like for ourselves or our aging family members; we should take the steps now to have a plan in case a crisis happens.Editors Note: This article was submitted by: Nikki Wulff. Nikki is an Eldercare Advisor and Owner of Assisted Living Locators and may be reached at: 402-926-9505 or by email at: nikkiw@assistedlivinglocators.com