The answer is: “You Bet!”
Buying a house is a huge deal. If you’ve just started house hunting or are already under contract, moving is the next giant step in this process. Moving can be stressful and chaotic. The good news is packing and moving can be relatively effortless with some planning and organization. Use these simple steps to get started:
- Get Organized
Having a plan is critical if you are going to make your move stress-free. Begin by making a list of everything you need to do and divide it into weeks. Allow yourself enough time to complete all the tasks. - Start Packing Well in Advance
Time is not always our friend. If you can, start packing at least eight weeks ahead of time. (If you have more time–even better.) - Don’t Move it All
Instead of trying to figure out how you are going to do it all, first determine if you really even need it. Inventory all of your belongings and decide what to donate, sell or toss and what will actually be moved. Decluttering and simplifying your life can actually help lessen the load, and moving into a new home is a great time to do it. - Label Your Boxes
While tossing everything into boxes and sorting it once you move seems like a great idea, organized packing will pay off in the long run. Label each box with detailed descriptions. Color-coding boxes by room make it easier when it comes time to unpack. - Make a Survival Kit
Just like anyone going on a great journey, it’s important to pack a survival kit. In it should be the basic necessities that you and your family will need at some point during the day, the things you just can’t make it through a day without. In your kit should be things like:- Toiletries
- Water
- Snacks
- Phone chargers
- Get Familiar with Your New Digs
Familiarize yourself with your new home and community before moving day. Spend some time driving around, determining where grocery stores, shopping areas and restaurants are located. When moving day comes, you won’t waste time searching for hardware stores or places to eat. Spending time in your new home can also help you better envision where your belongings should be placed. - Hire a Professional Mover
Perhaps the most stressful part of packing and moving is the actual process. It’s true that doing all the heavy lifting will save on your bottom line, but it’s going to cost you in terms of a sore back and added stress. Letting a professional mover handle everything takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process for you and ensures that moving day will go as smoothly as possible.
No matter how you decide to de-stress your moving day, it’s important you keep everything in perspective. Don’t decide that all your boxes need to be unpacked in one day. Make sure you take time for yourself on moving day to relax and reflect on what you’ve accomplished.
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