TOP 5 DON'TS OF MOVING

2. Don’t Wait until You Are Packing to Sort Your Things: Yes, this is yet another thing that you can do ahead of time but it will make the week leading up to moving much less stressful, we promise. There are two main reasons for sorting things ahead of time. The first reason is that once you start going through and sorting things, you will inevitably find things you don’t want to keep. Sometimes it takes a move to push you over the edge and decide to sell or give some things away. This will prevent you from having to pack (and unpack) them, not to mention find someplace to store them in your new house. The second reason is the more obvious reason of sorting your belongings to be prepared for the move. The movers will need to know what size moving truck you need and the only way to tell them is to give box estimates or room by room analysis. Sorting will help ensure that your estimates are accurate so that you don’t end up with a MOVING TRUCK that is too big or too small.

3. Don’t Choose the Cheapest Price MOVING TRUCK or MOVING COMPANY: If you have ever listened to the old adage “you get what you pay for” definitely listen to it when moving. Probably even more important than choosing your mover or budget truck rental company based on price, you should instead choose them by recommendation or look at their reviews from past customers. Armed with that knowledge, you can make an educated decision on which company to hire based on a combination of good reviews and pricing.

4. Don’t assume that Your Home Owners INSURANCE COVERS Your Move: Mover’s insurance is yet another expense to add onto the pile when moving. However, it is one of the most important things you can spend your money on when moving. The peace of mind it brings to know that your belongings are covered will help reduce the stress levels. In the event something does go wrong with your move, you will be extremely thankful for mover’s insurance. Nothing is worse than starting out in your new house with nothing to put in it and no compensation for an accident that caused you to lose all of your belongings.

5. Don’t Pack Your Valuables and Important Documents: Speaking of losing your belongings. Things can go wrong during a move. Be sure to keep all of your valuables and important documents with you when you move. Rather than putting them on the MOVING TRUCK, keep them in the bag you pack of your overnight things needed for moving day. If you are flying, keep them in your carry-on luggage. If you are moving nearby, put them in a safety deposit box at the bank.

Conclusion

When you are getting ready to move, there is so much to do. It is costly and can be physically and emotionally draining. Knowing is half the battle and now that you know the top 5 mistakes that could be made when moving, you are armed with the knowledge to avoid this mistakes and make the right choices. Planning ahead will help your move go smoothly all along the way. Start planning in advance and that will help you realize what you have to do when. Sort your items room by room so that you can give away or sell items you don’t want to keep and will know exactly what size moving truck you will need. When it comes to choosing a MOVING COMPANY or hiring a moving truck, don’t just go with the least expensive company, check into online reviews or get recommendations from friends. Get mover’s insurance to give you peace of mind that your belongings are covered during the move. Lastly, don’t pack your valuables and important documents in the moving truck, keep them with you. Avoiding these moving mistakes will help you remain stress free and be ready for a fresh start in the new home you move into.

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