Improving Preparation for an effortless move
Moving soon? Here’s how to plan for your move and avoid surprises along the way.
There are a number of effective planning actions you want to consider when you have a move coming up. They don’t take a lot of time and effort and are easy to overlook, but we guarantee they will make your life easier. Here are four planning steps you can take before your move even begins:
Step 1: Pick Your Moving Date
Selecting your move date as early as possible will kickstart the rest of your process. People often work backward with moves. So, the sooner you give yourself a point from which to work backwards the smoother your moving process will be. After this, you can get to the rest of your planning steps.
Step 2: Take Stock of Your Items
It’s always better to know (or have a good idea) of how many items you need to move. It makes getting quotes from movers, gathering supplies, and creating a timeline much easier. You don’t need to make a full list, but it’s helpful to have a general idea of what you have in every room. A home organizer can help you take stock of your items quickly and meticulously.
Step 3: Create your ‘move plan’
We always recommend lists, and moving is no exception. If you want to avoid a move that is a complete nightmare, write a plan. It can be a full to-do list or few bullet points, but it will help you create optimal conditions for your move, almost foolproof. A timeline is a terrific place to start. Layout when you will start packing, which rooms you will pack first, and even when you aim to finish packing each room. Regardless of the level of detail you choose to include in your plan, avoid an agonizing move by writing down a plan. You can also find lots of ready-made plans online.
Step 4: Establish Your Budget
Behind every move that doesn’t have a budget is a meltdown waiting to happen. Unexpected costs happen in life, but moving doesn’t have to be one of them. Initially, moving always seems quite affordable, but costs can quickly pile up. Try to account for as many costs as you can ahead of time. It will save you the painful experience of having to stretch your bank account beyond its limits.
