If you’re planning a move the best advice is to plan ahead. Even if the market is a little slower than normal, as soon as you put your home on the market you should be thinking about what you need to do to make a smooth transition to your new home. This includes interviewing movers, making an inventory of your possessions and a checklist of what you’ll need to do to complete the process. Once you’re home is under contract you’ll need to set up a moving date, line up a moving company (or order a PODS or similar moving/storage unit) and make a list of utilities that will need to be transferred. Don’t forget the change of address forms at your post office (www.usps.com).
You’ll need boxes, of course, and other moving containers for valuable/breakable items. Before you pack, make sure to keep out a few toiletries, bedding, towels, etc. and other items you’ll need before you’re able to get into your new home and unpack. Also set aside clothes for a couple of days during the moving week(end). Arrange to pick up keys to the new home before the movers arrive. On moving day you’ll want to coordinate with your movers to have someone at your new home to let them in. Do a thorough walk-through of your old home to make sure nothing gets left behind.
Moving can be a stressful time, but with a little bit of planning you can take most, if not all, of the stress out of the occasion and begin to enjoy your home a lot sooner.
