So, you’ve found your new home and are getting ready to pack everything up. You’re probably beginning to realize how much work goes into a move, and how much you still have to do. Moving is something almost everyone does at least once in their life, so it pays to know how to do it efficiently. We’ll give you a few tips on how to prepare for a move to a new home to make the process go much smoother.
Create a Checklist Far in Advance
Moving is a hectic operation and you don’t want to be caught unawares. That’s why it’s so important to write down a solid checklist of everything you need to do way before the actual day of the move. This will help you see and concisely check all the tasks that need to get done. When it comes time to start moving, your checklist will be invaluable in helping you stay organized.
Keep Your Budget in Mind
On top of being a large time sink, preparing to move to a new home is also a large money sink if you’re not careful. There are a lot of costs associated with moving—everything from the gas in your car to payment of professional movers. You’re going to want that extra cash when you first move, so keeping costs down during a move is a good idea. Stick to your budget and you can move without breaking your bank in the process.
Ask the Big Questions
When you know you’ll be moving soon, the big questions start to pop up. These can be stressful to deal with but putting off deciding on them won’t make it any easier. Some of these decisions include:
Will you hire movers or move things on your own?
Do you need to rent a truck, or will your own car work?
How many people are you realistically going to need in order to move?
How will you move the heavier items in your home (couch, television, mattresses, etc.)?
Will you be purchasing moving insurance?
Figuring out these answers is crucial to your success in moving efficiently. Though you may not like some of the answers, don’t wait until the last movement to give them.
Start Cleaning as Soon as Possible
That messy basement or attic won’t clean itself, unfortunately. Before you can really start moving, you’ll need to get rid of whatever you don’t want to take with you. That means a lot of cleaning is in your future. Stressing out about time will only make cleaning more annoying, so start your cleaning tasks sooner rather than later.
