07 Jul Moving Made Easier
Moving Made Easier
Whether you’re renting or moving into a new home, condo or apartment, its a busy time. Summer months are typically big moving months. How is moving made easier? To help you prepare, below is a checklist of things to do to help make the move smoother. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions. Happy Moving!
6 Weeks Out
- Set a budget for the move (e.g. moving company, supplies, etc.)
- Confirm your moving date.
- Book your movers and/or ask friends and family to lend
a hand. - Arrange insurance coverage for your new home.
- Arrange to transfer school and medical records.
- Donate unwanted possessions.
4 Weeks Out
- Gather packing suppllies (e.g. boxes, bubblewrap, packing tape, etc.)
- Strategize an “easy-to-find” packing plan to organize your essentials
- Start packing what you can – take one room at a time!
- Discontinue or transfer utilities and essential services to your new address (e.g. hydro, gas, water, internet, phone, etc.)
- Notifiy banks, postal office, credit card companies, etc. of your change in address.
- Reserve an elevator for move day, if necessary.
2 Weeks Out
- Review plans with your moving company.
- Confirm any services that may be required before moving day (e.g. cleaners)
- Take photos of any valuable (furniture, appliances you are taking with you, etc.) – these would be needed to file claims should damage occur during your move.
- Put room label on your furniture and other large items, to help make moving day easier.
1 Week Out
- Finish packing all of your belonging, and ensure all boxes are clearly labelled, especially “bed lines” – you’ll be aser for a good night’s sleep after moving day!
- Acquire moving day essentials: snacks, scissors, garbage bags and water
Moving Day
- Do a walkthrough of your old home to make sure everything is removed and clean. Remove all garbage and recycling.
- Locate your box of bed linens first and make sure the beds are made
- Unpack your essential items and store boxes you won’t need for a while in the basement, garage, or storage locker so you can enjoy your new space.
- Walk throughgh your new home and ensure all of your belongings have arrived and are not damaged.
- Recycle empty boxes and dispose of garbage.
- Eat, relax and enjoy the first night in your new home!
It has been our pleasure assisting clients over the years with selling and buying homes. We are experienced Ottawa REALTORS® and we would be pleased to help you, a family member or friend. Feel free to contact us with any questions.