Six Tips For a Painless Move

Buying a new home is always a very exciting time. Finally you have located a new place to live and make yours as you begin the next chapter of your life. But let’s face facts, the physical move part can be a less than desirable chore. So here are a few helpful tips that can help make your moving day as painless as possible.

Freshen first

You may have jotted down some notes when visiting the property before you actually closed on the property but record what sort of work needs to be done. Do any of the rooms need painting? Do any of the floors need to be refinished? Take care of these items first as it can be much easier than working around your things after they are all moved in. This also goes for cleaning the place too. If you don’t have the time or manpower then it may make sense to employ cleaners to help get things in tip top shape before moving in.

Change the locks

As soon as you possibly can it is always a smart idea to have the locks changed. It is not because you don’t trust the previous owners, but you never know who they gave keys out to over the years. The same also goes for mailbox keys, keypads and codes as well if applicable.

Setup utilities

There’s nothing worse than moving in and having no power or utilities working. That can really add to the stress! Make sure that you find out from the previous owners ahead of time what all of the utilities are that are associated with the home and get the accounts setup in your name well ahead of your move date.

HOA registration?

Does your new home belong to a homeowners association (HOA)? Make sure you have done any necessary paperwork to ensure you can be easily reached and are aware of bylaws and regulations so that you don’t get off on the wrong start with your new neighbors.

Organize with labels

Once you have moved all of your belongings into the new home there will be some priority to what you need to unpack and get settled with first. The easiest way to stay organized is to label all of your boxes so you know where everything is. This can also assist you and/or movers place boxes in the appropriate rooms as well. Mark each box with both the room and contents.

Food

Lastly, things can get crazy and busy on moving day so map out some good and easy food options that are close by. Whether it is a solid pizza place or somewhere that is open late night, knowing where to get food quickly will help you plan and avoid getting hangry!