As a Realtor®, I am expected to be wise in all matters relating to a change of residence. Even though garage sales are far from my primary field of expertise, allow me to pass on the best advice we have picked up over the years.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Now, for the next challenge: moving. This is a great time to carefully weed through your possessions and to dispose of any clothes, furniture and fixtures that you no longer want or need. Donate them to a charity, hold a garage sale – but if you don’t want them any more, don’t move them.