Key Moving Tips

As realtors, we know the process of buying a house is the most enjoyable part of the moving process. When it comes time to bring out the cardboard boxes, hire a moving company, and move from one place to another, things begin to get much more difficult than generally anticipated. Here is a list of a few simple tips that will help make your move easier and alleviate any initial stress you might be having.

• Pick up free boxes from recycling drop-off locations
• Get quotes from at least four different moving companies, then pick the best price for the value
• Take pictures of what's in each box before moving them
• Use color coded sticky-notes on all moving boxes, so you can keep track of what went where
• Label the sides of every box, making them readable even when stacked
  • These labels should say which room the box should go in to make unpacking that much easier and eliminate having to look for a certain box
• Heavy items should go in smaller boxes to prevent box breakage
• Use clothing, towels, pillows, and blankets to protect your fragile belongings instead of bubble wrap
• Use a box cutter to cut holes in the sides of your boxes to create handles
• Rubber bands can be essential in keeping pots and their lids together
• Use as many laundry baskets, hampers, suitcases, trash bins, dresser drawers, etc. as you can for packing, so there are less boxes involved in the process
• Pack glasses in clean socks for extra padding
• Pack plates vertically not horizontally as this will make it more likely that they won't break
• When you take apart furniture or technology, keep cords, wires, nails, etc. in a plastic bag, and then label and tape this bag to the item it goes with
• Before moving an electronic item, take a picture of the back side of it because it will help make it easier to connect it back together
• If you have a lot of things you want to give away before the move, you can hire a charity organization to come pick them up

We hope these few simple tips are able to help you in your next moving process!

Thinking about making a move? Kyle & Sarah Hughes, Hughes Realty are the area experts and top real estate agents. Give us a call to explore your options! 512-571-1762