- Realtors helping their Clients.
- Sellers suddenly moving because their homes have finally sold.
- Home owners getting ready for the Spring Real Estate Market.
- Home owners that have moved out and are now ready to get their home on the market.
- Seniors moving from apartments to retirement communities.
L E T S G E T B U S Y !!!!
I have a couple of businesses I'd like to recommend:
If you need an Interior Design firm that is truly excellent in all areas call:
INVISION DESIGN PARTNERS, LLC - Don and Naomi Harel 585-244-9141
If you need a Graphic Design firm that will take you to the next level call:
Carrie Colangelo at Studio Cap: 585-406-6229
Both companies are proven professionals and truly WOW beyond belief.
- Last June I decided I wanted a new logo for my business. Easy to say... doing it... that's another thing. I launched it on January 1st. I hope you like the new look.
- I was in Tampa, FL for our national conference. Then, I went to Ft. Lauderdale to visit a friend. While I was there, I checked out a condo that was for sale. I loved it. I could rent it to pay for it. Seems like a good idea. Will I do it? Not so sure.
- My husband and I want to sell our home here in Rochester. Its to big. But its so comfortable. There sure are lots of benefits to selling it. Will we do it? Stay tuned. (Guess that means I have to get organized... yikes!!!)
- My sister is moving here from Alabama, and joining me in my business. It's a dream of mine to have a business with her. It's finally happening after years of talking about it. She'll be here in April.
- I officially launched my Storage Unit Organizing Service. It's been in the works for 2 years. The brochures and business cards are printed.
- I'm thinking about a new office and a new location. Wow... thats a BIG new idea. But, the time is right. (and I found the space. What do you think? should I?)
2011 is going to be a very busy year with all sorts of new changes. These new ideas are born slowly aren't they? Sometimes they happen and sometimes they don't. It takes planning, timing, perseverance and lots of prayer.
If you need help with some new ideas... lets talk. If I can't help... I'll find someone who can.
Here are a couple of people that can help:
(Cleaning Service)
Tina Servis: Maid 4 Time -
Residential cleaning: 585-359-4834
(Senior Consultants and Advocates)
Jennifer Meagher : Senior Life - 585-729-4056
I have a circle of proven professionals to refer to you. We do not exchange any referral fees. We simply refer work to each other and feel secure knowing we are referring the best of the best.
Happy February! Theresa
Every year I have the priviledge to meet with this outstanding group to talk about the industry. We are educated by the top people in our field, and collectively learn to gain a deeper understanding of the growth and relivance of what we are doing for our Clients.
This year we are meeting in sunny, St. Pete Beach, Florida from January 13-16th. Over 300 people will be attending. We have 30 cutting-edge education sessions to choose from and lots of exhibitors educating us and giving us deals to pass on to you.
... and we also have some fun social events. These events bring us closer to our colleauges and fill us with so many ideas and ways to improve our own businesses which of course, trickels down to you our Clients.
I hope to come back refreshed and even more enthusiastic about the new year. This will be my 4th conference and every year I see how many new people are finding us and finding their way in this challenging and rewarding field.
If you or someone you know are looking for a move manger, make sure they are part of this organization. If they are, then you can feel confident knowing that we are trained and backed up by the best.
Happy New Year!!!
It's the season silly!!! The love of family. Creating memories. Knowing that we are taking lots of pictures... Realizing the kids are only kids for just a few years. That's what keeps us going.
UH OH..
Everyone is gone and the house looks like a hurricane went through.
So... NOW where does the energy come from? YOU just spent it making the holiday happen. Making everyone happy. Oh... no. Now YOU have to clean it up? Here are some ideas so you don't feel abandoned.
- Delegate. To anyone that shows up. Even if its something small. You know like: Take out the garbage; stack the magazines; make a bed; collect the laundry; empty the dishwasher... there are many things to do.
- One room at a time. Start with the rooms the guests were in.
- One floor at a time. Try to save your energy on the stairs.
- Don't do it all at once. Who cares if it takes a few days? Make New Years Day your goal.
- Make small piles: Stuff to go upstairs; stuff to go downstairs; garbage; laundry; shoes; leftovers; stuff to go outside.
- Don't clean up in a grumpy mood. Put a smile on your face and remember a few laughable moments as you pick up the remnants.
- Take before and after pics. Just for the heck of it.
- If you can, close the doors if you're not ready to attack the mess yet. Now... that only means for a little while. A DAY OR SO.
The Holidays really do go by so fast.
Lets appreciate a lingering mess and enjoy the season a little longer. Pass it on.
"Easy for you to say, you have no idea what's going on!!!!"
You're right... I don't... however, because I've been down this dark road with so many people I can confidently say... Help is Here... without hesitation.
The panic: ... it's the end of the year... it's December... and the holidays take time.
Don't worry... I've got a large crew of people ready, willing and able to work to get your project done on time... Call me and we'll figure it out... 585-797-9321.
Here are some projects we are working on right now:
- A house has sold... a new one is being built... 1/2 the size. We are downsizing to sell in an estate sale on 12/17 and then move the rest to the new house in the Spring. (by the way... after staging this home... it sold to the first person that looked at it.)
- A house is filled with too many things. We are downsizing to put in an estate sale across town. (The sale is 12/17) This home will be ready for Christmas.
- We've been downsizing and organizing a VERY LARGE home to put on the market in Spring. How nice that most of it will be done for the Holidays.
- A lake house has sold, and the new owners want possession by January 1st. Our job is to sort, downsize, donate, sell items to new owners and the rest goes to storage for a sale in the spring.
- Downsizing and staging a home to sell for a couple to move to a retirement community in the Spring.
- Mom passed away... apartment needs to be organized and packed. Items transported to Son's house so family can store items for kids to come of age in their own homes. Deadline is Dec. 15th.
If your situation is similar or, something else... we are able to help you come up with a strategy to get it done. Can't wait to hear what problems we can fix.
It's not to late... even for this year.
Holiday Blessings... Theresa D.
Those same memories are still there... slow down... keep it simple... give an extra hug... make the effort to visit or call someone you haven't in a long time. These are the tips that stick. Not that extra expensive present, or, so many decorations that it takes days to put up and take down. Unless of course... those things are what you look forward to... but all in all... be easy on yourself and don't worry about big when small means so much more.
I'm not sure why the photos won't behave on the blog... but you get the the main idea. They are so well done... and I'm feeling very honored today to be one of the chosen few. Thank you again Rochester Women's Network for putting on such a wonderful event and recognizing the Up and Coming Business Women of Rochester.
In the first photo, to my left is my husband Tom, and my right is my father, Richard Spiehler...
The second photo is Lisa Riggi of LHR Administrative Services... Lisa is my administrative assistant... and the very best there is.
In the third photos with the 3 Ladies... In purple is Wendy Heppell of Simply Success Solutions... (Business Coach), In Pink is Leah Goldman, of Goldman Law Firm (Attorney). In blue, is Kelly Olczak of Edward Jones (financial advisor).
In the 4th photo I am with my "A" team.... Vin Valle and John Allen.
In the last photo, the man with the dark suit.... is Jerry Elman of Shoen Place Auto...
All of these people are my support system and where I go for advice and counsel. It was very special to me to have them at my table during a very special event that I will always remember. Thanks you everyone for being there.
Yesterday, November 8th, I was one of 10 women honored with the Rochester Women's Network, 2010 Up and Coming Businesswoman's award. I feel blessed to have been chosen and want to share some photos with you....This photo was taken at the end of the luncheon, after we had all received the award. The event was held at the Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center.
http://roc55.com/issues/2010/10/should-you-downsize/
http://www.rbj.net/print_article.asp?aID=185227
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20101030/BUSINESS/10300302/Downsizing-homes-can-be-a-difficult-job
Today I want to share some of the different projects we've been doing lately:
- We had a daughter from Chicago call. Her Mother had just passed on. When she called she was at her Mom's home in the Rochester area. She was putting it on the market and needed us to come to clean it out, then stage it for the Realtor. I met with her twice at the house, then she went back home to Chicago. She allowed us to take over from there. It is now completely staged, cleaned out, cleaned, fixed, and on the market. (Amy fund us on the through our website.)
- We received a call from a man living in a high rise apartment in Rochester. One week before, he had moved into a new apartment just one floor lower in the same building. He had hired professional movers. They packed and moved him, but not unpacked him. He is in a wheelchair, and because the boxes were everywhere, he was unable to move around in the apartment. When I arrived, it was a very sad situation. He was frustrated and mad and because of a brain injury and physical limitations, he was totally unable to help himself. We came in with a crew the next day and in 6 hours we were able to unpack all the boxes and get him organized. We spent approx. 6 more hours downsizing him so there wasn't so much in the apartment. (Jeff found us through Lifespan)
- I received a call from a son living in Georgia. His Mother was living in an independent living community in Rochester, NY. She has now moved out and living near a sister in Ohio. The apartment needed to be sorted, packed and put on a truck he was renting so he could drive it to Ohio. Right after his first phone call, I photographed all of the contents so he could see everything. From the photos he was able to choose what should be moved. Once those decisions were made, I arranged for the careful packing of all the precious art and sculptures and personal belongings in the apartment. Instead of writing on the boxes we put the photos I had taken on the boxes to identify what the contents were. I communicated with him long distance the entire time until the day of the actual packing of the truck. We had a full crew to help him load and he was on the road to Ohio in 4 hours. Any remaining items were taken away. No worries. (Tom found us through the community that his Mother was living in.)
These are just a few examples of how we can help. More to come...
Baywinde
100-200 Kidd Castle Way
Webster, NY
9/16
3PM
With that... I want to mention the fall downsizing season. It's such a temptation to put off the de-cluttering until spring. Isn't it? If you are one of those people, please give me a minute to plant an idea: Be kind to yourself. Don't make it worse and keep adding to it. The downsizing project you want to do in the spring is big enough. Even if you grab one box, or one bag a week... and sort it watching the news, it will help you. Try to break your project up into small phases. Really, it helps. By the time spring comes around, you will be surprised and so pleased with yourself at how much you were able to get done.
Needless to say, my own family story helps me appreciate and empathize with the families I work with. Because, while the grieving is going on, there are so many other levels of thinking and planning going on. The family gathers and there are lots of distractions... the pockets of conversations evolve and blend as the time with family grows short and people start to leave. Did we talk about this? Did we talk about that? We need to include this person... don't want to leave anyone out... they might feel slighted... Family dynamics are so interesting... aren't they? Would love to hear some stories of recent dynamics and creative ways to help families communicate. We are all in the same boat.
Other specific options:
Goodwill: Electronic recycling (no TV's) (and will also except most everything else, however old toys can sometimes be tricky because of the lead products that China put in.)
Best Buy: TV's (pay $10 get a $10 gift card)
Home Depot: Fluorescent Blubs
Radio Shack: Re-chargeable Batteries
Auto Part Stores (most): Used Motor Oils, Car Batteries
Old (over the counter) Medicines: 1st Tues each month, 10am-1pm, no appointment needed: 245 Summit Point Dr., Henrietta, NY
I know... I know... all this is an extra step... might even be a hassel... but it sure makes you feel good when you get rid of it the right way. And... by the way... just another reason to hire us... because we will to it for you.
Happy Weekend!!! Theresa
1. Make an appointment with yourself. Choose a time of day when you are well rested & not hungry. Make sure to dress comfortably for the activity.
2. Ask a friend to help who knows you well. The kind of friend who will keep you focused.
3. Choose your project - make a plan. THEN WORK THE PLAN.
4. Bring the right tools. Plan what you need ahead of time. Jumping up and down to get the tools you need, wastes time and precious energy, and make you vulnerable to distractions.
5. Pick an area of the project that bothers you the most. Do it first. (Quick results motivate you to continue and come back another day.)
6. Set a timer. (Trick of the trade)
7. Empty the space!
- Combine like with like (box it, zip it, band it).
- Choose to keep only what you love and need.
- Give away or discard the rest immediately.
- Distribute what does not belong in that area.
- Clean as you go.
8. Make it fun. (Laugh, compete, sing, play music)
9. Quit BEFORE you get tired.
10. Track your progress and brag about it. Reward yourself.
I know it's hard sometimes to involve your kids... but organizing is a learned process... teach your children the joys of organizing and they will become adults that organize!!!
Best to all, Theresa
Come see and hear some wonderful music to relax to on a beautiful summer day in Rochester:
Tuesday 7/20: Big Band - Johnny Matt; Wednesday 7/21: Classical - Air de Cour; Thursday 7/22: Dixieland - Poppa Joe's Crawfish Stew... For more information call 770-1800 or visit http://www.seniorsfirst.com/.
Best of the Best,
Theresa
