By Keith Loria
Selling your home can be an exciting time in your life, however, once the sold sign is placed in the front yard, a lot of emotions are likely to come into play. While you’ll most likely be happy that you’re entering a new chapter in your life and moving on to a new house—possibly in a new town or state—it’s not always easy saying goodbye to those you’ll leave behind. It’s a good bet that you've made some close friends in your neighborhood, and perhaps you've even served on the school’s PTA, were part of a book club, helped coach your child’s soccer team or were a regular at a local coffee shop or restaurant. It might not hit you right away, but many of these familiar faces will be gone from your life, leaving a hole you might not recognize at first. Before you pack up your belongings and get on your way, make sure you take the time to say goodbye to everyone you've become close with. One simple way to bring everyone together is to host a neighborhood potluck party. Even if there are neighbors you haven’t spoken to in a while, a potluck party is the perfect opportunity to get together and share some memories, reflecting on all the great times you've had. You’ll also want to head to your favorite restaurants for one last meal so that you can order everything you enjoy most. When you get to your new home, you may find that you’ll never have as good a pasta dish or homemade cupcake again, so you’ll want to savor the food one last time. If you have children, organize a farewell picnic with all the families you and your children are close with so that the youngsters can have one last fun time together and you can say goodbye to the parents. Even if you aren't too close, it’s a good bet that you went through a lot with these people in watching the kids grow up, so it will be nice to say goodbye. Take a walk around your neighborhood and town and take photos of some of the places and faces you know best. Each member of the family should tell their favorite stories as you visit the different locales and you can make a fun scrapbook to take with you. Remember, it’s always exciting to move to a new home, but don’t take for granted what you’re leaving behind. Make sure you take the time to say goodbye to everyone that’s important to you, as it’ll make the parting that much easier.
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