Organizing for Moving Day

You’re moving soon, and while you’re excited to live in a new place, you also know that you’re in for a lot of work. If you’re dreading it, don’t despair! The process of moving to a new house or condo can be a huge headache for some people. After all, it is a time-consuming and energy-draining task. But with a little planning, your stress level can be lowered when the moving van arrives!

The key is to be organized. Yes, moving presents a challenge when it comes to your organization skills. A plan goes a long way, and you can begin to get organized for moving weeks or even months in advance. Don’t be intimidated or afraid to move! It’s an exciting time in your life, so try to relax and get ready for your new adventure.

Here are some tips to help you get organized for moving day:

Go through each room and make a list. Take an inventory of each room and decide what you will move and what won’t take with you. Moving is a great time to clean out closets and rid your home of items that you no longer want or need. Making an inventory will also give a good idea of how many boxes you will need to get.

Get sturdy boxes. Flimsy boxes just won’t do, especially when you are packing items like books and dishes. You need good boxes that will hold your valuables securely. Sturdy boxes are easier to pack and seal. Remember that you can never have too many boxes!

Group items together. Put boxes of dishes in one corner with kitchen items, and things like brooms, mops, and household cleaners in a separate box. Make piles and stack boxes in each room of similar items.

Label every single box. After you’ve packed your grouped items, you need to label each box legibly. This way, when you are moving you can put the box in the appropriate room. You will thank yourself for doing this once your boxes are all unloaded and you need to find things.

Pack a transit box for your first night. You probably won’t feel like doing much unpacking the first night in your home. This is why it makes sense to pack a box with all of the essentials you will need for the night and early morning. Items like toilet paper, a shower curtain, coffee maker, clean clothes, toothbrushes, and some cleaning products should be handy for when you arrive at your new home. Your transit survival box will be personalized for your particular household.

After you’re all settled into your new home, make sure that you got a great deal! You can rely on a free home valuation report from Neighborhood IQ to learn your new home’s value.