Life happens. Households merge, babies are born, relocations materialize. There are seasonal changes, sudden losses, and kitchen expansions.rnrnChange can be unnerving and disorienting regardless of whether prompted by sorrow or joy. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. Other times, knowing isn’t the problem – it’s having the time (and motivation) to do it. rnCall Sheilah! provides a no-nonsense approach to projects with multiple moving parts. We are efficient, funny, and respectful … of you, your belongings, and your process. Clearing an estate while mourning a loved one can be particularly challenging. Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to begin. rnrnWe assist families with the many tasks involved. rnrnWhile deciding whether to hire an Estate Clearing Manager it may be helpful to consider:rnrnEstate clearing servicesrnrnSeasonal time constraints related to the real estate market or lease terms. rnrnPhysical limitations for lifting and moving furniture.rnrnWho sorts, itemizes, and disburses possessions?rnrnIs there a need for appraisals? Who will research, communicate, and meet with appraisers?rnrnWill you need a point person to manage donations, delivery, shipping, and hauling services?rnrnWill there be an estate sale? Consider who drafts and places ads, stages and price items, oversight.rnrnThe process for preparing the property for sale: cleaning (interior and exterior), overseeing repairs, selecting and meeting with real estate brokers, carpenters, and contractors. Home staging. rnrnWho will manage the paperwork: Death Certificate, Wills, Trusts, Life Insurance Policies, Real Estate Deeds and Titles, recent bank statements, Stock Certificates, board of election, subscriptions … rnrnThe (so-called) little things: returning cable boxes, relocating plants, dropping off personal items to local friends, shipping to those who are far away.rnrnPlease feel free to contact us to explore how we can be of service to you and your family.