By Anita Curtis
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

It never fails: Your plans are in order.  Then circumstances change unexpectedly.

For Pat and Barbara Kain, the waiting game for moving to the place of their dreams meant more than just packing up and leaving their home. “We had several conflicts, including the care of an elderly parent, so the right timing did not occur until now,” says Barbara Kain, “even though we signed up to move to Highland Springs several years ago, when all that was there was a  construction trailer. But we knew right off that this was the place for us.”

The advantages 
Their move this month to Gardenview Court, the newest residence building at Highland Springs, means they can put their former home up for sale without  worrying about unexpected visits from prospective buyers or vacating the premises whenever the Realtor schedules a showing. By moving to the new location first, they can enjoy the retirement advantages they’ve been waiting for while their former home stays ready for a showing at any time.

Gail Wrzesinski, the move-in coordinator at Highland Springs, agrees with the Kains that this plan works well. “Most people value having time to settle into their new home while evaluating what they really need,” she says. “Moving first and selling second provides the opportunity to know for certain what pieces of furniture to take to the new home and what to leave.”

When help is needed
Some sellers have a lot of furniture, so any of the remaining pieces could be used when staging the house for a quick sale, she says. As part of the Erickson Realty & Moving Services team, Wrzesinski makes home visits to future residents of Highland Springs and offers personalized advice for a smooth  transition.