You Bought a new home in Ventura! Congrats! Before you can begin life in your new home though, you need to pack up the life you had in your old one! Packing and moving is always stressful and unpredictable. But, planning ahead of time can truly help eliminate some of the anxiety during the process! Make your move more manageable by using our Moving Day Cheat Sheet!
A FEW WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
- The best movers are going to book up fast so allow yourself plenty of time to schedule a mover. Find the best ones by asking friends and looking at online reviews.
- Unless you prefer to handle the clean up yourself, schedule a cleaning service to come to your current home the day after you move out.
- Transfer all utilities or schedule the disconnect of utilities (if moving to a different city). Schedule the installation of your cable and internet for the day after you are scheduled to move into your new home so it is ready to go.
- Get rid of items that you truly do not need. Hold a garage sale or post items online. Do donation runs with unwanted clothing, toys, and furniture.
- Stock up on boxes, tapes, bubble wrap, and all other packing essentials. Ask friends for boxes and swing by local stores that might be looking to get some off of their hands for free.
- Start packing non-essential items, such as books or winter clothing. Spread out the packing over the weeks leading up to your move date so you are not overwhelmed at the end.
THE DAY BEFORE YOU MOVE
- Label all boxes and furniture with the room in the new home that they should be placed into.
- Go shopping for nutritious, easy to eat snacks and bottled water for yourself and your movers.
- Get some cash out of your bank account so you have money to tip the movers tomorrow.
- Bring your pet over to a friend or family member the night before you move to reduce stress for your furry friend and keep them out of the way during moving day.
- Put together an overnight bag that has those necessities you will need the first night in your new home. This will keep you from having to rummage through boxes to find toiletries, medicine, and clothing.
THE DAY OF THE MOVE
- Wake up with plenty of time before the movers arrive in order to make final preparations.
- Take important documents, jewelry, and other small valuables and place them in your car. You should transfer these items yourself to ensure their safety.
- Discard of or pack up final items, such as food or toiletries.
- Give your home a thorough walk through at the end to make sure that you get everything out of drawers, cabinets, and any else it could be hiding.
- Watch the movers as they work to make sure they handle your items with care.
- Go through your new home before the movers arrive to label rooms that might not be obvious what they are, such as bedrooms. This will help the movers place your labeled boxes in the correct rooms.
- Take a moment to breathe when the movers leave and get some much deserved rest before you tackle unpacking!
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