Five Ways To Avoid Packing-Panic

Nancy Schrimpf

Coldwell Banker Village Properties

Special to the Village News

It happened again this week. First, there was elation, then gratitude, then exuberance. We were hugging. She was giggling and thanking me and I was congratulating her and we were both a little weepy.

Then she went mute and I saw the look flash across her face. I have seen that look before many times. I've even made it myself a time or two. Back in the day, I might have mistaken it for seller's remorse. Now I know better. It's packing panic and it is debilitating. There is no cure but its effects can be minimized. Her...