Step #1
Make a list of what core furniture items and other personal belongings you simply must keep, then sell everything that is not on the list via Garage Sale, Craigslist or give away to family / friends. Whatever is left donate to Goodwill or Salvation Army.
Step #2
Repeat Step #1 with items from first attempt, most cases you still will have WAY too much stuff!
Step #3
Calculate the value of the remaining property and the cost of shipping what is remaining to your new, smaller home. If the shipping cost is greater than the value of the remaining property, then go back to Step #1 one more time, only keep the small, sentimental items you plan on moving YOURSELF.
When buying new is cheaper than moving the old, go new every time.
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