Staying On Task: a Moving Timeline for an Organized Relocation

Posted by Justin Havre on Friday, October 12th, 2018 at 9:14am.

How to Have an Organized RelocationMoving is a logistically difficult thing to do. Between packing, de-cluttering and setting up with movers, it can seem like there's just too much to do at once. Staying organized and starting early can help prevent problems. These tips can help new home buyers stay organized during their relocation.

One Year to Six Months Before Moving: De-Clutter

Clutter makes moving more time consuming, overwhelming and expensive. Home buyers who know they want to purchase a home and move in the next year or two should start the de-cluttering process as early as possible. Starting one year in advance enables the home buyer to de-clutter seasonal items as they are used throughout the year.

Four Months Before Moving: Start Packing

Packing is another very time consuming task that can leave home buyers feeling overwhelmed. Packing months in advance of the move can make the relocation easier. During the packing process, it's important to build up a collection of boxes to ensure that there are enough on hand when packing is taking place. It's also important to keep adequate supplies of packing tape and bubble wrap.

Two Months Before Moving: Find a Mover

Finding a mover can take weeks, and at the peak of the moving season (usually in the summer), movers book up fast. Looking for a mover two months in advance gives the home buyer enough time to consider all the possibilities and make a smart decision. When home buyers are looking for the right mover, it's important to remember that cost isn't everything. Budget movers may cut corners that could lead to breakage and other problems.

One Month Before Moving: Pack Your "Go Bag"

Once the move takes place, most home buyers need to have a go bag on hand with essentials to be used in their new house. The go bag ensures that the person who is moving has access to the things he or she needs upon arrival at the new house. People who are moving should start packing this bag at least a month before the move so they can add things to the bag as they think of those items.

One Week Before Move: Confirm Movers

A week before the move takes place, the home buyer should confirm the reservation with the movers to ensure that everything has been set up. This way, if something has gone wrong the home buyer will have time to make alternative plans.

Following this time line can help make the moving process simpler and easier for Willow Brook homeowners. If you're a home buyer who would like to move in the next year, get started with the process today.

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