Before we could pack, we needed to purge. I’m tempted to suggest that people should move every five years or so just to make sure they purge. By “purge,” I mean “go through all of your stuff and throw or give away what you don’t need or want anymore.” After all, what is the use of packing and transporting stuff you don’t need? Especially if it costs you money to do so! We started the purging process before the house went on the market. Not only did it reduce the stress of packing, it did a lot to help the house show and sell better.