Purchasers Advice - Overcoming Stress

Moving is a Stressful Event!

Advice from Steven J. Shea, Ph.D.
and Mary E. Shea, Ph.D.

Death, divorce and moving are life's most stressful events. Relocating your home, family and job impacts your financial status, daily routines, and contacts with friends and family. It can be especially disruptive to kids, who have to make all these changes, but have no control in the situation.

The stresses of buying and the stresses of selling are enough to make many people feel overwhelmed. Taking care of yourself in the process, making sure you understand what's going on, and increasing your sense of control can reduce your stress and help keep the process sane.

 How To Overcome The Stress Of Selling

1. Simplify. Take care of yourself. This may be a good time to take a weekend away or a night off. Send the kids to see grandma.
2. Try to take the emotion out of the tasks. If you can't sort through things in advance or if it's overwhelming to sort and throw out old memories, put them in a box and deal with it when you have the mental energy even if it means having to move a few extra boxes.
3. Hide something of importance to you in the house that no one else knows about. This helps you keep the connection that has been so important to you

 How To Overcome The Stress Of Buying

1. Simplify and Organize. Talk to your realtor about the best ways to do this
2. Take care of yourself.
3. Remember it's temporary (this too shall pass). Reflect back to your excitement when you first decided to buy. Even though you'll be getting advice and help, keep your perspective. Remember you'll be happy living in your new home.

 How To Help Your Kids Adjust To The Move

1. Acknowledge your child's feelings. Help them set up a photo album and address book of their friends. Buy them stationary and have them write letters. Your children don't have to lose their old friends.
2. Allow your child some sense of control. Let them help decorate their room, choose the color of paint, choose the wall border, etc.
3. Take your child to their new school and arrange for a buddy to show them around on the first day.

$1,600,000 - Columbia, SC @ Wildewood

MLS#

270225

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

3 Full / 2 Half

School:

Richland Two

Provided courtesy of Russell & Jeffcoat 07
GREAT OPPORTUNITY! WildeWood executive/professional estate-8.5 acres. Total of over 1,200' water frontage on lake + additional 174' on pond. Possib...

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$1,500,000 - Columbia, SC @ Wexford On The Lake

MLS#

303138

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

7

Baths:

6 Full / 4 Half

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants
Elegant contemporary executive estate in Wexford on the Lake. This custom built home is located on 1.2 acres w/237 feet of lake frontage! Over 8700...

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$1,495,000 - Columbia, SC @ Harbour Pointe

MLS#

309783

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5 Full / 1 Half

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of ISave Realty
A 'must see' luxurious custom home in one of Columbia's most desirable locations. Executive lake home close in and just minutes to the shopping at ...

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$1,385,000 - Columbia, SC @ Forest Lake

MLS#

255956

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

3 Full / 1 Half

School:

Richland Two

Provided courtesy of Bollin Ligon Walker Realtors
Beautiful 3 yr old traditional with sunset views across Forest Lake. 10 ft ceilings down & 9 ft upstairs*378 ft roughed-in with wiring & plumbing ...

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$1,199,000 - Columbia, SC @ Wildewood

MLS#

311141

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

4 Full / 4 Half

School:

Richland Two

Provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker United
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! EXECUTIVE HOME FLOORPLAN CAN HAVE 6 BEDROOMS. FEATURED ON TV AND SC MAGAZINE! LOCATED IN HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER WILDEWOOD, A COU...

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$1,190,000 - Columbia, SC @ Wales Garden

MLS#

304524

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

4 Full / 1 Half

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker United
ONE OF THE MOST ELEGANT & STATELY HOMES IN COLA! LARGE GRACIOUS ROOMS W/10 FT CEILINGS. BEAUTIFUL YARD W/POOL & ROSE GARDEN. FULL BASEMENT W/ WINE ...

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$1,100,000 - Columbia, SC @ Wales Garden

MLS#

293236

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

4 Full / 1 Half

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Home Shop Realty Company
$1million+ in today's market requires perfection. Location, condition, amenities, history and the type of living experience that makes staying home...

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$1,095,000 - Columbia, SC @ Enclave

MLS#

307887

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

5 Full / 1 Half

School:

Richland Two

Provided courtesy of The Wolfe Company Inc
Located in The Enclave, Wildewood's finest gated community, this is a spectacular and elegant customer built home by Kendrick Builders*10' or highe...

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$1,095,000 - Columbia, SC @ Kings Grant

MLS#

287859

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5 Full / 3 Half

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Home Shop Realty Company
It's not just the size, this home has the highest quality interior finishes available. The relatively understated front elevation belies one of the...

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$998,000 - Columbia, SC @ Lake Katherine

MLS#

288630

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

2 Full / 1 Half

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker United 01
MODERN ITALIAN RENAISSANCE INSPIRED BY ARCHITECT RICHARD MOCK IS SPECTACULAR BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. HANGING STAIRCASE, GRAND FOYER, STATE OF THE...

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