One of the most significant milestones in anyone’s life comes the day they make a big move. Whether you are just moving out of your parents’ home, got a job across country, or are looking for a new home to If it is your first move, you may be shocked at the amount of preparation it takes to move smoothly from one place to another. If it is 30th move however, you may be all too familiar with the stress that can burden your life as you pull up stakes to settle in a new home. Moving is never a breeze, but there are ways you can streamline the process to make it much easier. It’s like the old saying goes, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” Make your journey a more pleasant experience by following these tips on how to prepare for your next move.
1. Clean Your Current Residence.
You already know you have to clean your residence for showings to potential tenants or buyers, as well as to get back your deposit. However, there is another
reason to pick your dirty clothes off the floor and clean your dishes. That is, cleaning your place will help you rediscover items you may have forgotten about and list all of the things that you own. Take account of all of the dishware, furniture, clothing, and knick-knacks. Before you throw anything away, set it all out so you know what you have.
2. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify.
Take a look around your apartment or your home. What do you need? Now that everything is organized, you can prioritize your belongings. Start with the larger items, as these will be the heaviest and most difficult things to move. Are you unable to part with your beautiful turquoise velvet couch? If you can rebuy your coffee table at your new location, it may be time to sell it or give it away. Moving is the perfect time to pare down to the essentials—there is no better time to become a minimalist than when you are forced to choose between the things you own. You and your budget will be thankful later.
3. Part With Your Garbage.
Let’s admit it—you don’t need everything in your garage. If you haven’t brought it out and used it within about three years, you don’t need it. Your children are all grown up now, so you do not need to hold on to that Tickle Me Elmo you scrapped for on that infamous Black Friday where you almost had to scratch your neighbor’s eyes out and trample the unfortunate souls beneath you at Walmart. Free yourself of trash by recycling and throwing out old belongings, or selling them on a local goods site like LetGo.com.
4. Sell Your Non-Essentials.
As you sort through your possessions, you may find that despite throwing out the garbage, you still have a mountain of stuff you don’t know how to part with. This is the time to do some soul-searching. What is the most important to you? Family memorabilia that has been passed down may have significant value to you, but maybe your shoes from three seasons ago do not. This is when you start selling. Think of it this way: selling the things you don’t need or don’t use is a great way to put some unexpected cash in your pocket. If you are moving to a big city with efficient public transportation, like NYC, you may find having a car is more of a nuisance than a help. If you’re looking for a last minute way to get rid of an old car, use a service like CarBuyerUSA to safely and efficiently sell it.
5. Pick Your Moving Method.
Choose whether you want to drive yourself in a U-haul or whether you want movers to take things for you. If you are moving far across the country, hiring movers may be the best option; however, keep in mind that these services can be extremely costly.
6. Plan Your Route.
Even if you do have movers, you will want to make your route efficient. You will save valuable time and money by planning out your route through each town—the best freeways to take, the towns you will sleep in, proximity to gas stations and convenience stores, and the timeline you want to make it in. Planning your journey ahead of time will save you the headaches later so you can make it comfortably to your new home. Moving is a milestone; make sure it’s not a stressful one by following these essential preparation tips. image credit: movers:cheapmoverslosangeles.com
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