All too often in real estate it is too easy to focus on the deal, and overlook all the sellers is go through when their home is under contract and they are starting to move out! Having just contracted our home for sale, we are getting taste of what the homeowners we work with to make our living go through every day! It is a stressful and daunting time not to be envied! There are boxes, and packing tapes, storage sheds, contract deadlines, work, rental truck, tape guns, packing paper, paint touch ups, generals disarray and chaos. It is a time where nothing you need can be found! Moving is a forced time of personal reflection and introspection, Not only is a time to prioritize one's needs, goals, but it is mandatory opportunity to create a hierarchy of needs. You have to decide what items need to be take, what needs to be donated, and deal with all the memories invoked when each treasured item is weighed for it's worth. The term "Overwhelming" does not do it justice!
If you are in real estate, and haven't moved recently, you should try it! If you thought there were 24 hours in a day, forget it! Time also starts to move at the speed of light as the closing day approaches There is never enough time! There is also an undescribable urgency that is set off in your mind that keeps asking if you will meet all the contract deadlines, and can you accomplish all your tasks in the prescribed given time? Did you remember to notify the utility companies that you are moving, and rearrange utility service on the new home that you are moving too? Have you forgotten something? Were all the contingencies on both homes met? For those that are downsizing, empty nester's, the poignency of years gone by, and future collide with a variety of emotions. So before we lose it with a seller the next time you work a deal, put yourself in their shoes. I'm starting to think they do a better job at handling the related stress better than the pros in the real estate business!
RE/MAX Paramount Properties 678-595-5283 Direct
Or 888-940-0074 Toll Free Office
Atlanta Real Estate Agents, Alpharetta GA Homes for Sale, Dunwoody GA Homes for Sale, Atlanta Real Estate & Atlanta Homes for Sale 
Gwinnett Homes for Sale
Atlanta Real Estate Blog, Cumming GA Homes 
Well, you're very fortunate that you can write "Having just contracted our home for sale," you have the big job out of the way.
I've moved twice in the past 3 years and it's hard work, time consuming and expensive. Good luck.
Lenn Thanks! I guess it is also never over until it is over! So there is always that little bit of additional anxiety that we have each day until the property closes!
Sharon you are so right!
Angelica thank you!
Paul Thanks! I guess it is like the phrase do not judge ..unless you have walked a mile in their shoes!
Jim- Last time I sold my house, it was on the market for three days. That has to tell you something. It has been awhile. My sellers are so patient as buyers come through. I'm not looking forward to putting my house on the market when the time comes. It is so difficult making sure everything is perfect before you leave each day and just as you come home after a busy day, the office calls to tell you there is a showing in an hour. That's before the contract comes in. Thanks for the reminder about walking in my sellers' shoes.
Jim - I certainly empathize! When we bought our house we looked on a Monday, signed on Tuesday and closed within 10 days! I told my husband I would never do that again! It took me 3 months to get over it!
I for sure understand what a seller is going through!
Get some rest!
Jim, weather forcast is 100 degrees all week, must have upset someone.
Good luck in your move, mine was 4 years ago. Just brought 40 (yes 40) bags to Salvation Army this spring when I had the garage floor replaced. Should have tossed most of it out before moving.
Selling homes is easy compared to getting them ready and the move. I always remember what my clients are dealing with and try to prepare them mentally in advance.
Jeff, how about a vaction? That's what I am thinking!
Margaret it is overwhelming, plus the heat wave we are in!
Garry you are correct! The experience it could be a valuable tool!