Overcoming and Adjusting to 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.

$30,000 - Irmo, SC @ None

MLS#

309877

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

2

Baths:

1 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of ERA Wilder Realty
Motivated seller. Bring offer. House sold As Is. Great investment property.

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$39,900 - Irmo, SC @ New Friarsgate

MLS#

311802

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

2

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of ERA Wilder Realty
Great Investment for your future. Good location to shopping, schools and Interstates. Super buy for investment or primary residence!

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$39,900 - Irmo, SC @ New Friarsgate

MLS#

311375

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of Asset Realty Inc
Wood sided contemporary home located in Dutch Fork Schools portion of New Friarsgate (School District 5). Three bedrooms, two baths. Sunken living ...

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$53,900 - Irmo, SC @ Dutch Village

MLS#

303417

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

1 Full / 1 Half

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of Southern Visions Realty Inc
Bank-owned 3 bedroom 1.5 bath. Great investment opportunity!

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$54,900 - Irmo, SC @ New Friarsgate

MLS#

309223

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of Covenant Properties, Inc.
Spacious 2336 square foot home with 3 bed / 2 bath. Square footage from tax records. Buyer to verify all information.

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$57,900 - Irmo, SC @ New Friarsgate

MLS#

307765

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of Asset Realty, Inc.
Cute 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in New Friarsgate. Nice floor plan with eat-in area and formal DR. Godd sized deck overlooking fenced in bac...

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$59,900 - Irmo, SC @ New Friarsgate

MLS#

307659

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

1 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of Asset Realty, Inc.
Granite kitchen counters, stainless appliances, updated tile bathroom with granite counters. 3 bedrooms including large ''sun porch'' bedroom which...

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$59,900 - Irmo, SC @ Dutch Creek

MLS#

295034

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of Carolina RE & Inv Group LLC
PRICE REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! This house has a split floor plan, fireplace, deck & fenced backyard. Located in the award winning Lexington/Richland...

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$60,000 - Irmo, SC @ New Friarsgate

MLS#

310918

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of ERA Wilder Realty
Very little to be done. Move-in ready! Just like new! Nothing compares to this home with unbelievable standard features. Hardwood floors throughout...

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$67,500 - Irmo, SC @ Dutch Creek

MLS#

311563

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

1 Full / N/A

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of W Realty
Totally Renovated in 2007. New Roof, New Heat Pump, Freshly Painted, New Thermopane Windows, New Deck, Tile Flooring in Kitchen and Bath. Fenced ...

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