8 Tips on How to Streamline Your Move

It can be overwhelming, though, when it comes time to move into the house after the sale is finalized. Luckily, we've got info that can help you streamline your move as much as possible.

Let's check out everything you should keep in mind.

Before The Move

While moving can easily seem like a daunting task, it's much more manageable if you break it up into three sections— before, during, and after the move.

Before you move, you'll find it far easier if you take the following steps. Let's dive in.

1. Prepare to Move Out

As you may expect, you'll have an easier time with this part of the process if you thoroughly plan your course of action. This means understanding when you need to vacate your current residence, how long you anticipate it will take you to pack your belongings, etc.

You'll also need to ensure that your move-in and move-out dates align— otherwise, you may need to find a place to store your belongings if you have to move out before you're ready to move into your new home.

2. Organize Your Packing

This is especially important for those who have a large number of essential items they need to keep track of. You should always be aware of the location of your most important possessions, such as birth certificates and other important documents, expensive jewelry, etc.

You can easily accomplish this by properly labeling each packing box by its contents. You should also take the time to plan the order in which you're going to pack your possessions.

3. Consider Hiring Help

It can be notably difficult to move on your own (and even with the help of a spouse, family member, etc.). Instead, consider whether or not you could benefit from hiring moving professionals to aid you during this part of the process.

For example, it's not feasible to move heavy or unwieldy items (such as a piano) without the assistance of someone who can ensure nothing gets damaged along the way.

4. Take Care of The Utilities

If you've scheduled everything appropriately, your utilities should be in order by the time you move in. But, having an issue with your electricity or even the Internet can quickly make your new home an unpleasant place to stay.

So, ensure that everything works properly so that you can make the necessary arrangements if there's an issue.

During The Move

While you're in the middle of the process, you may find yourself becoming fatigued. This can easily lead to you wanting to rush through the move as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, doing so can cause you to leave items behind or make similar mistakes along the way. Listed below are ways you can stay focused while the move is still in progress.

5. Get Rid of Unwanted Belongings

If there's anything in particular that you don't want to take to your new home, now is the time to get rid of it.

While it's not recommended to simply leave old belongings in your former residence, you can leave unwanted items unpacked. After you've moved everything into the vehicle you're using for transportation, simply throw everything else away.

Be sure, though, that you don't accidentally group any essential items with belongings you plan to discard.

6. Make Trips as Efficient as Possible

This is especially useful advice if you're driving long distances to your new residence. If you're driving a moving truck out of state, for example, you likely won't have the option to make more than one trip.

Regardless, it's best to make each trip as efficient as possible so that you can complete the process quickly. The longer your move goes on, the more likely you are to make a mistake (such as leaving something important behind).

7. Prepare for Contingencies

You should always be ready to accommodate unfavorable conditions. Poor weather, for example, can make moving furniture an extremely difficult (or even impossible) process.

So, do your best to determine the best possible times to begin your moving process. In general, it's best to start early in the morning so you can avoid traffic, have time to wait out storms, etc.

After The Move

When you've finally finished your move, all you'll likely want to do is relax. But, there's one last set of responsibilities you have to ensure your move concludes on a positive note.

Read on to learn more.

8. Ensure Everything Safely Arrived

Before you relax, take a moment to ensure that you have all your essentials. An otherwise-pleasant end to a move can quickly go awry if you find that you're missing an important document, for instance.

If you've labeled everything properly, you'll likely have very little trouble with this part of the process. While you don't need to go through every box, it's worth looking through the boxes in which you packed items that are fragile, expensive, etc.

9. Take Care of The Utilities

If you've scheduled everything appropriately, your utilities should be in order by the time you move in. But, having an issue with your electricity or even the Internet can quickly make your new home an unpleasant place to stay.

So, ensure that everything works properly so that you can make the necessary arrangements if there's an issue.

Streamlining Your Move Can Seem Difficult

But it's not as hard as you may think at first.

These 8 tips can help ensure that your move goes as smoothly as possible by helping you avoid common pitfalls you'd otherwise encounter.

We'd love to help you find the perfect home for you! Take a look at our new home resources or fill out the form below and we'll be in touch!