Moving Checklist

One of the best tools you can have while relocating is to have a moving checklist. Moving to a new house can bring a great amount of stress and anxiety to anyone dealing with it. There are just a lot of things you need to do in order for everything to go smoothly and knowing the step-by-step process can make things less overwhelming.

In fact, one of the smartest things to do to make the moving process easier is to put up together a moving checklist. Whether it is your first time to create and use a checklist, rest assured that this will be very beneficial in the process.

Regardless of what your state in life is, moving always means having to deal with hundreds of little details that have to be taken care of before moving successfully.

There are two ways for you to get yourself a checklist. The first is to search them online, which are usually free. They are easily available for download and can be modified according to your needs.

The second way is to make them from scratch. You decide and figure out the steps you need to take to make sure that the process goes smoothly and according to your way.

Below are some of the essential things you may want to be present on your checklist. Read them all and let them guide you in creating your own checklist.

Hiring professional movers is, of course, optional. However, it’s highly beneficial and surely needs to be put into consideration.

If you’ve decided to hire a moving company, then this has to be one of the first things that have to be on your list. Make sure to find a good company to help you with your move at least a month earlier than the day of the move.

Depending on your subscription, you might have to get the companies to transfer your line to another address or get them cut it. These services include but are not limited to cable, electricity, and internet.

Call them as soon as you confirm your relocation so that you can get their transfer or disconnection scheduled.

The people that are important to you need to be verified about your address. But of course, the post office must also be notified. So, set a date of when you’ll go there.

On top of that, make a list of other companies you need to inform that regularly send you mail and letters, including your bank and insurance companies.

The next step is to prepare for moving itself, and you can get started with that by gathering all the tools you need for a successful move. Make sure to give yourself enough time to get what you’ll need.

The supplies may include boxes, packing tapes, carts, and others.

This is something that has to be done as early as possible. It’s best to pack your staff by room and label the boxes of its contents for it to be easier for you to unpack them.

If you need help from your friends or family for packing, you may also have to schedule calls to ask them for help. Again, make sure to give yourself enough time to pack as it may cost you more money if the day of the move comes and your movers show up on your door. Optional:

If you’re selling some of the items from your home, make sure to plan it early on. Choose a date, create the flyers, and figure out other strategies to market it.

In fact, you can make a new checklist for when you’re setting the garage sale itself to make sure to have everything set up before the day of the sale.

When packing your stuff, it’s best to divide your items into three categories: (1) to keep, (2) to sell, and (3) to donate. It’s best to schedule the donation after the garage sale so that you can include the items that weren’t sold in your donation.

Moving day is a very busy day. So, if you have kids or pets, it’s best to find people to take care of them while you’re busy. Doing so will give you peace of mind that your youngsters are okay during this important day.

Moving is a very critical task, that’s why having a checklist is important to make sure everything goes as planned. And to make things even easier, hiring the right professionals for your needs will surely be beneficial.

The experts from Poseidon Moving & Storage can help you will all your moving needs. In fact, by calling them, they can even help you put up a checklist that will make moving easier for you! Call now and get the help that you need, and of course, a FREE quote!