Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions-Ep. 28

What are the Top 7 steps to manage my move?

1. Hire a moving company. Get a referral from a friend or family member of who to hire. Be sure to call them to set up the move day and time as soon as you know the day.

2. Take inventory. Make a list of all your belongings you plan to move. Use your phone and make a quick video.

3. Cut back. The less you own the less you have to move. Take this time to get rid of the possessions you have that you no longer need.

4. Get supplies. You need boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap or newspaper, markers and labels.

5. Stop services. Call utilities, cable, magazine subscriptions, etc…

6. Start services. Make preparations so that needed services, phone, cable, mail service are up and running when you move into your new home.

7. Notify. Tell family, friends, school, employer, your bank, your credit card companies etc…about your change of address.

Other quick tips:

Moving with kids is not easy. Make them a part of the moving plan. Let them plan out their new bedroom and let them help pack up their stuff.

Make color coded labels for each room in your new home. Pack and label your boxes in the rooms they are going to at your new house, not where they are coming from.

Pack an essentials box of items you will need when you first move in. Toilet paper, scissors, hand soap, dish soap, cleaning supplies, garbage bags, flashlight, band aids, snacks, cups and plates.

Use your suit cases to pack clothes you will need to wear immediately after your move.
Moving is stressful time, but the more you prepare, the less stress you will have!

Please keep me in mind if you or someone you know is planning a move soon. I would love to help!