Moving Headaches? Easy Fix. .
A Checklist For Moving To Your New Home
MOVING DAY!
First, let me be the one to say it. . I hate moving and the very thought of it send chills down my spine,
Ironic that I chose to be a Real Estate Broker and I'm the person that manages the first step of moving day. .the actual selling of a home.
Most experts say that any kind of "change" creates "stress". Moving is a huge deal for anyone and the stress associated with this is real.
When preparing for a move we need to organize to minimize our efforts and attempt at completing the mission with minimal mistakes, accidents and headaches.
This is a checklist of sorts based on my many years of experience as a real estate broker:
"My Advice"
My #1 advice. . .Get rid of what you don't need!
Many of us are programmed to save for a rainy day and slowly we become "pack rats" that could easily be featured in one of the many television shows about Hoarders.
One thing that I can advice is going through all of our "stuff" and getting rid of what you don't need anymore. Moving unwanted clothing and stuff form garage to garage and attic to attic is energy wasted from your part.
It is surprising how much more in control we feel as soon as we start narrowing down our "inventory" to what we actually need to keep. Getting rid of the unwanted items can be done by having either a garage sale long before moving time or (my favorite) donating the leftovers to the Salvation Army or other charitable groups that may actually USE THESE ITEMS.
MY #2 advice . .Get all important papers and documents together and secure them and you handle them!
Since moving is nearly a chaos for any family, to say the least, we need to be aware of the exact location of all of our important items. Don't leave it to the moving company to handle these. . you do it and keep it in the trunk of your car until you are settled. Sometimes things that we absolutely must not lose or misplace should certainly be solely carried by the person that it affects the most!
My #3 advice... .Read the rest here. .
Good luck with your move and good luck in your new home or apartment. .
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