Frequent Moving Missteps and How to Prevent Them

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Moving from one place to a different may take hard work, time, and money. You could potentially devote a whole month preparing it but still end up making certain costly mistakes. Listed here are 5 moving faux pas and ways in which you can keep clear of them.

1. Planning to Move Without having a Checklist

The key to a smooth and successful move is appropriate preparing and organization. You need to have a plan on the way you are going to tackle every phase of the moving process, such as acquiring the correct cartons, packing, choosing a moving company, etc. One of the many reasons that people get stressed when moving residences is simply because they lack a clear process on how to put in priority assignments.

As soon as you opt to move, develop a moving checklist which is both individualized and prioritized. Be sure to follow it and break down chores into subtasks, that you will cross off as soon as accomplished. A good checklist will allow you to complete the pre-move preparations in time, reducing the anxiety that comes with last-minute rushes.

2. Waiting Till the Last Minute to Pack

None of us likes packing; it is monotonous, takes a lot of time, and is to be honest not fun. Nevertheless, it is among those moving assignments that simply must be accomplished. Regardless of if you plan on flinging everything carelessly in numerous boxes and tape it all up…you will still need to pack.

Here is the other issue, almost nothing truly ends up how you wish it to if you are moving. A job that ought to need 10 minutes might end up consuming a couple of hours, which is why it is best to pack ahead of time.

Give yourself ample time to pack depending on the size of your house as well as the amount of items you have. In case you have a lot of fragile and delicate things, you will need additional time.

In case you are running low on time, confer with your professional movers about what packing services they have.

3. Not Getting Rid of Possessions

Before you start packing, go through all your possessions and determine the ones that you have not used in a long time. Sell everything that is valuable, but you no longer need and donate things that you won't use. On the positive side, decluttering and organizing is mentally liberating, and packing shall be less hectic.

4. Making the Move on Your Own

Hiring professional movers to assist you to move might be costly, however it is generally worth the cost. Indeed, you could potentially ask friends and family to help you with the move, however you'll still spend more time than you could have, and there's definitely the possibility that you lose something or you destroy a valuable item.

Accept what moving is going to entail and then decide how much you will be willing to spend on it. If you don't have a large amount of possessions, then a DIY move might work, however if you have a truckload of stuff, it is best to engage a moving company.

5. Not Bearing in mind Your New Neighbors

When moving into a new house, make certain you will not tick off the neighbors. Make sure you make plans prior to the move relating to where the moving truck is going to park. In the event the moving truck is probably going to obstruct your neighbor's driveway or will require a lot of room, you'll want to tell them in advance so that they aren't inconvenienced.

Are You Planning for a Move Soon?

Do not ignore the time and effort that goes into moving residences. Make certain you label each of the cartons so you don't have a hard time unpacking and that you measure your new house to confirm that all your possessions will fit.

With a bit of planning and focus, moving doesn't have to be problematic and hectic. If you are moving soon and wondering where to begin, A-1 Freeman Moving Group can assist. Give us a call today.