You found your dream home and have started packing up your
belongings in preparation to move… now what? Moving is an exciting time, it
means new beginnings and a fresh start in a new location. While this blank
slate has endless possibilities, the process of moving can be a little
stressful at times. To help reduce your stress on moving day, your trusted real estate expert at the Lake of the Ozarks has provided some helpful tips and
tricks.
1. Create a Plan
When a plan is established and communicated, it can help
keep moving day on track, whether you are moving across the country or across
town. Organize your boxes by the room in which they belong and be sure to label
them as well. This can be helpful for those assisting you with the move to know
exactly where they belong once the boxes are being unloaded and distributed. An
important part of the plan is scheduling, ensure your moving day starts early
to allow enough time for all of your tasks. Many times the process of moving
can take longer than expected, plan accordingly.
2. Have Your Boxes Packed
Especially if you have friends, family, or a moving company
helping with your move, ensure your boxes are packed before moving day. They
are there to help move, not to help pack the remainder of your items. Belongings
that are boxed up and ready to be moved can help keep your moving day plan on
track.
3. Remove Kids and Pets from the Equation
Moving day can often be worrisome for children and animals. It
can create an uneasy feeling as they see all of the belongings in their home
being moved out. Beforehand, ensure that someone is available to watch your
kids and/or pets. Young children and animals can get in the way and cause distractions when you are
trying to focus on the task at hand and complete your move in a timely manner.
4. Keep Your “Day Of” Box Near at all Times
A box or tote should be designated as “day of” or “first
items” and that box should be near you at all times throughout the moving day.
This box should include cleaning products that may be needed, an emergency kit,
toilet paper for your new location, snacks, and a tool box for minor fixes.
5. Think About Food and Drink Options
Often times moving day arrives and you have been so consumed
with packing and preparing, that food and drinks for the day have gone to the
wayside. Wherever a meal fits into your moving day, you will likely not be able
to prepare an elaborate spread, since many of your cooking items will be packed up in
boxes. Have a cooler with lunch meat for sandwiches and chips nearby or plan to
order a pizza for the group helping you move. It is important to stay hydrated
as you work hard moving throughout the day. Encourage everyone helping to drink
plenty of water and provide a cooler full of water or sports drinks for them.
In order for a successful and low-stress move, organization
is key. Take into consideration some of these tips above to help make your
moving day flow a little smoother. If you are thinking about purchasing a new
house, these tips can come in handy in the near future. To start your search
for a new home at the Lake of the Ozarks, I would be pleased to help. Call (573)
280-0484 if you are interested in viewing homes currently on the market
in the area.
Professional REALTOR®
BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484
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