ways to make your move less stressful…
So your house is sold and the closing date is set. Now it’s time to coordinate your move! While this is typically a stressful part of the home selling process, the right preparation goes a long way to making your move as smooth as possible. Here are some key items to address before you even think about packing any boxes…
1. GET ORGANIZED
Create a “master list” of everything that needs to be done before, during, and after the move to make sure you don’t miss a beat.
2. FIND A MOVING COMPANY
If you’re using a moving service, get estimates from a minimum of three companies. We’ll be happy to provide you with some referrals if you don’t know any good moving companies in the area
3. DE-CLUTTER
Try to get your house organized and de-cluttered so it will be easier to pack when the times comes.
4. PURGE
Get rid of the things that no longer serve you. Take an inventory of your belongings and determine what you want to keep. Donate, sell, or trash the unwanted items. Some organizations like KARM will even come to your house and pick up any large items you want to donate.
5. NOTIFY
Notify the post office, banks, credit card companies, utility companies, past employers (for tax return purposes), subscriptions, family and friends, etc. of the address change and estimated move-out date. Schedule utilities and installation appointments at your new home BEFORE you move into your new place.
6. FIND RELOCATION RESOURCES
If you’re moving to the Knoxville area, contact us and request a relocation package. It will give you a good start towards understanding what’s available and where things are.
7. EMBRACE THE CLOUD
Moving is the perfect time to make sure all of your computer and electronic devices are properly backed-up in case anything gets lost or damaged during the move. Use a cloud-based system (i.e. Dropbox or iCloud) or a portable hard drive to backup all of your files.
8. VISUALIZE YOUR NEW HOME
When the going gets tough and the move gets tricky, remember to take a deep breath. Before you know it, you’ll be sleeping soundly in your beautiful new home!
So excited I found this article as it made things much quicker!