Resources
Free, printable guides for the moments a property needs clearing. Read them online, download, or print — and share them with anyone who could use them.
Read onlineWhat to do with your parents' thingsA calm, step-by-step guide for when a parent downsizes, moves to assisted living, or passes, and the house is still full.Read the guide →
For families
After a loved one passes: the house and everything in it
A calm, step-by-step guide: securing the house, who can make decisions, finding papers and valuables, letting the family choose fairly, and what to sell or donate.
Open the guide (PDF, 4 pages)
For real estate agents
Clearing a house before closing: a checklist
Work backward from the closing date: what to plan at listing, before listing photos, and before the final walkthrough — plus what “broom-clean” really means.
Open the guide (PDF, 3 pages)
For downsizing
Keep, sell, or donate: a practical guide to downsizing
Start with the new space, sort into four piles, and learn what usually sells and what is usually donated — with simple questions that make each decision easier.
Open the guide (PDF, 4 pages)
Want copies with your own branding?
If you'd like to print these guides to hand out to your own clients, I'm happy to add your logo and contact information so they carry your branding alongside ours. Just let me know: call or text (862) 389-1124 or email erik@checkurpropertytransitions.com.