12 Tips for an Easier Move﻿As exciting as it is to move into a new home, not many people look forward to the actual moving day. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, moving is stressful. Here are some helpful hints from expert movers to make the big day a little more bearable.1. Schedule your move well ahead of time. Moving companies get booked up weeks in advance, so don’t wait until the last minute to schedule your move. Make sure they know ahead of time if you have any very large or heavy items to move. The last thing you want is for the movers to show up with a truck that isn’t big enough or without enough people to move your belongings safely.2. Consider letting the moving company pack your items. If it’s within your budget to hire packers, it may be money well spent. Packers are usually very efficient and take time to wrap fragile items securely. Packers will usually pack you the day before your move, so you don’t have to pack items away that you may need up until the day of your move.3. Schedule services. Don’t forget to have services transferred or started at your new home. These may include:-Hydro-Water-Gas-Internet/TV/Phone-Lawn service-Pool service-Security system monitoring4. Have your new home professionally cleaned. If your seller is not arranging for cleaning to be done prior to closing, arrange to have it done before you move in so that you won’t arrive to a dirty house.<blockquote>
5. Pack a moving supply box. Your moving supply box should contain items you may need while you are unpacking and getting settled in your new home, such as:</blockquote>Toilet paperPaper towelsSpongeAll-purpose cleaner and glass cleanerShelf liner paperScissorsFurniture moving padsTape measureCordless screwdriverHammerPicture hanging kitBottled water, snacks, pet foodPaper plates, cups, and disposable utensilsDish Soap and Hand Soap6. Make Your Bed. As soon as your bed frames and mattresses come off the truck, put them together or have the movers put them together, and make them up. Pack your sheets, blankets, and pillows together in well-marked boxes so you can find them easily. When you are ready to collapse at the end of moving day, you’ll be thankful the beds are made up and ready to fall into.7. Ditto for your towels and bath soap. Pack bath towels and soap with your bed sheets so you can jump in the shower before retiring without having to search for towels.8. Make Plans for Your pets. The last thing you need on moving day is a stressed-out pup or kitty, or worse, one that escapes in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Make plans for your pets to spend the day with family or friends, a pet sitter, or boarding facility until you are ready to introduce them to their new home.9. Say Yes to Helpers. Sometimes it’s hard to accept extra help from family or friends if you aren’t sure what they can help with. Here are some tasks you can delegate:Lay shelf liner in the kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawersUnpack and put away your kitchen items (you can rearrange later!)Babysit or keep your children occupiedMake up your beds, place towels in the bathroomsWipe down cabinets and countersBreak down packing boxesHang clothes in closetsOrganize tools and equipment in the garagePick up lunch or dinner10. Hire a Sitter. If you have little ones, they will be very excited about their new home, new rooms, and yard. They will want to be with you, but they will not be interested in unpacking boxes! Make plans for someone to be available just for them, so you can concentrate. A family member, friend or hired sitter can help them explore their new surroundings, build a box fort, or organize their toys in their new rooms without you worrying about where they are.11. Hire someone to hang your art. Unless you love to hang things yourself, you might consider having a handyman scheduled to come in and hand your wall art and window treatments for you. This can save you a great deal of time getting settled. If you need help deciding where to hang art or portraits, a decorator may be a better choice than a handyman. They can help you decide on placement and hang items themselves or direct a handyman where to hang items.12. Check out of the old house. Prior to closing, you should have submitted a change of address form with the post office. You’ll also need to remember to leave all keys and garage door or gate openers, and make sure the movers don’t pack up things like ceiling fan remote controls or other loose items that stay with the house. Don’t forget to clean out spaces like the attic, backyard sheds, crawl spaces, or any other hideaway spaces you might have stored items. It’s always nice to have the home professionally cleaned for the new owners, and, if you feel inclined, leave a list of recommended local vendors for household services.

12 Tips for an Easier Move!

As a proud member of the VanDinther team, Morgan carries the values of hard work, integrity and is focussed on providing outstanding client service. She is excited for the opportunity be a part of this proactive, boutique team who is completely dedicated to always doing the very best job for each and every client! Morgan studied Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University, and has since then gained over 8 years of experience, working in the customer service industry. She is able to adapt to respond quickly in a fast paced environment, and fully understands what it takes to help clients realize their dreams!Born and raised in Burlington, Morgan has been an active member of the community and surrounding areas for many years. This has allowed her to gain lots of local area knowledge, which in turn helps her assist all buyers and sellers in making good real estate decisions!&nbsp;

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