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Make Moving Easier


Posted: August 14, 2018 by Honor Rudd

This is the busiest time of year in the real estate industry, and that means lots and lots of people are on the move. They’re moving out, moving in, moving on and taking their lives along for the ride, tucked snuggly into packing paper, cardboard boxes and an only-slightly-begrudging friend’s pickup truck.

When it comes to buying or selling a home, we are here to make that process as simple and stress-free as it can possibly be. We want your move to be that easy too--that’s why we asked our agents for their best tips for making the whole moving part go more smoothly:

 

If you're long-distance moving, make sure you pack a take-along box of all your necessities for move-in day. These are all things that you don't want to have to dig out and locate amidst boxes and boxes of belongings i.e. toilet paper, disposable dishware, trash bags, etc. That way you don't need to search them out and life won't be so miserable if your moving truck gets delayed.

--Meghan Riley (The Cameron Team), Autumn Hall Office

Be organized. Start by packing all personal photos before your home is listed. This allows buyers to see the home as theirs. Pack a few boxes every day so it doesn't become overwhelming.

--Lyn YablonskiAutumn Hall Office

Have a backup plan, if things don't go exactly as planned. There are always lots of moving pieces (no pun intended) with multiple parties involved in any real estate move. Flexibility is sometimes needed when something unexpected occurs.

--Tim HowardAutumn Hall Office

Pack the essentials last. Start with art, sentimentals, decor, etc. first, then move through the office, entertainment, tools, etc. Finally pack the kitchen, bathroom, and clothing last. Unpacking goes in the opposite order so you can set yourself up in your new home the fastest and most comfortably.

--Sherwood StricklandAutumn Hall Office

Best advice I ever got was from one of our movers. When you are packing your kitchen everything from one cabinet goes in one box and then it is closed. When you get to your new home, you know everything in that box goes into the same cabinet. I always wanted to fill every box. It just takes longer on the unpacking to find places for the random items. This works for every room.

--Jill SabourinAutumn Hall Office

Prior to packing and prior to the arrival of movers, collect all items that remain in the house. Label one box/tote/cabinet that doesn't get touched. Movers could accidentally pack the book/warranty for appliances and remote control for a ceiling fan.  Also, always double check the crawl space and attic before the movers leave. Most moving companies won't pack items in the attic or crawl space. It's the occupants’ responsibility to move items from the attic and crawl space into livable space for packing.

--James Hill, Hampstead Office

Treat yourself to a professional house cleaner when you move! You will be too exhausted and /or stressed and the new buyers will greatly appreciate it!

--Maggie Smith, Topsail Office

If you are renting your own truck, hire day laborers from a temp agency to help load and unload. And label boxes by new rooms they will go in.

--Danielle Landers (Team Gale)Autumn Hall Office

Start discarding unwanted things early, then pack rarely used items. Next comes things not used in the present season, and items you won't need to use in daily living. Mark all boxes, and keep the sizes small to medium. The final packing will be easy, and will be the things you use everyday, these will also be the first things to unpack when you move in! Happy moving!

--Lynne ShawAutumn Hall Office

Mark your boxes by room clearly so anyone can read it, even the children. And while you are checking out the area rent a storage bin move your stuff in there a little bit at a time if you want, that way move day isn't so stressful and you won't run out of room in the truck. Also, if you have the ability, rent an apartment for a month or two first so you can get to know the area first, that way you will know the area before you move in and you will be comfortable with the area you pick.

--Lisa Damico, South Brunswick Office

It’s the perfect time to purge. If you are keeping things you don’t use or really don’t have room for in hopes your kids will want and appreciate them one day, realize chances are very slim they will. Instead write a note of why it is meaningful to you and take a pic of the note and the item. Store it on a mobile drive and give them the drive. If you have 3 kids make 3 copies. Then you don’t have to decide who to give it to. They might never have room (or the taste) for great-grandma’s buffet, but if they have a pic accompanied by something personal to remember about her, they will probably love to look and read it someday. This is also a good practice for paper items that may not be taking tons of space but will deteriorate to dust boxed up in the attic.

--Edie Caudill Lindsey, Calabash Office

Label the SIDES of your boxes, not the tops! When you stack boxes, you can’t see labels on the tops. When you label the sides, it takes only a quick glance to know the contents and thus their desired destination in your new home! Call me crazy, but I like to label all four sides, because then however someone is holding the box, you can tell what’s in it and direct the teenagers you paid to move your stuff accordingly.

--Honor Rudd, Marketing Trainer

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