Moving Into Your New Home

Getting Ready …

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Here are some tips for making this day a smooth, error and stress free move.  I should know I have moved countless times in my childhood.

Get rid of possessions you no longer need or want. Why pay in effort and cost to move clothes, furniture and fixtures only to get rid of them once you have moved into your new home? You can always hold a garage sale, donate these items to your local charity such as Mission of Deeds or put them out for the trash. There are trash collectors that drive around and look for valuables, remember what you don’t want someone just might be looking for. You can always call 1-800  Got Junk, they are very reasonable.

Are you are going to move yourself or hire a professional moving company?

If you decide to move yourself you will need to start collecting the following:

1. Boxes of all sizes-  will you need to order wardrobe boxes?  Boxes can be gathered from anywhere. Go in the store and ask when they get their shipments and if you come back on that date, could you grab some boxes?

2. Packing tape with the professional handle

3. Newspapers / tissue paper

4. Bubble wrap

5. Markers

Tip - use it or lose it, do not buy new frozen food or cleaning supplies. Get rid of it..

When Packing:

1. Do not wait until the last minute. Start early, this process is overwhelming and can take some time.

2. Pack heavy items in the smaller boxes and lighter items in the bigger boxes. Remember you don’t want to pull your back out. Keep the boxes lighter than 30lbs.

3. Wrap all breakables in bubble wrap, newspaper or clothes and place in boxes with lids.

4. Label all boxes on where they should go in the new home.

5. Involve your kids by allowing them to pack their toys.

Tip - Bring a carry on

Be sure to pack a box full of necessities, things like paper plates, utensils, drinks, a bucket, sponge, soap and paper towels. If you are traveling far you might need another box of clothing and food.

Congrats if you do all of the above you will have a stress free move.

About the author: Patricia Lovett is a Realtor at RE/MAX Legacy and is excited to help you with your next move. You can contact her on her website www.pattylovett.com