The average person will move more than ten times in their lifetime, which seems like a lot of time, effort, and energy! Moving to a new house is exciting but can also be a very stressful time if you don’t prepare properly.
There are so many logistical issues to figure out before you can pack up one house, transport everything to the next, and then unpack it all to start your new life. The better organized you are from the very beginning, the easier your move will be and the quicker you’ll be able to settle in.
We’ve put together this guide of the top mistakes we see movers make all the time so you can avoid them and the added issues they bring!
Scheduling Mishaps
There are many logistics to think about when moving to a new property but the biggest is scheduling. It’s crucial to make sure your departure date and entrance date line up so you’re not left stuck without somewhere to stay.
Some times of year are more popular for moving as well, which means it’s much harder to get the help you need. So pay attention to those dates as well!
Put Off Packing
Definitely, the most dreaded aspect of moving to a new home is packing up everything you own to get it there. It’s tedious and can become overwhelming but it only gets worse the longer you put it off. Start packing a little every day as soon as you find out you are leaving, it will pay off in the end!
Or, for an even easier time, hire professional packers to do the whole job for you!
Taking Everything With You
The most important rule of packing, whether you’re doing it by yourself or hiring pros, is to not take everything with you. Every house has clutter and things that aren’t being used anymore. There’s no reason to take the effort to bring it with you!
Take this as the best opportunity for a big decluttering project before you move!
Keeping Essentials Together
While you want everything packed away safely and in an organized way, it’s a huge hassle to get to your new home and realize you don’t have anything you need available.
Experts suggest packing up some essentials in a separate box or bag that’s easily accessible for when you first get to your new space. This way you can avoid unnecessary trips to the store.
Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to a New House
When you are moving to a new house, you want to be able to enjoy the process instead of being bogged down by all of the details. Not to mention working yourself to death trying to make sure everything is in order.
The best thing you can do for yourself is to hire a professional team to handle as much of the work as possible. This way you can sit back and relax knowing everything is going to be handled for you. You’ll be able to focus on the things that matter most to you and have the best moving experience possible.
If you’re moving and are interested in seeing how our team can help you, contact us today!
