1. Start Planning Early
As soon as you decide that you're going to move to a new condominium, you need
to start
the planning process. If you wait for the last minute to plan your move,
you may have many last minute errands which can lead to mistakes. As you're
planning your move, you should consider making a detailed checklist of every
single task you need to do, and leave enough time to gather your supplies. You
should also plan how you are going to move your possessions, and in what order.
Consider moving in the larger things 1st and save the smaller and miscellaneous
objects for last. Remember to let the new property manager know when you are
moving in.
2. Arrange For Help Ahead of Time
Whether you want to hire professional movers, or you intend to ask your family
and friends for help, you should make all of your arrangements ahead of time,
especially if you are moving at a busy time of year. You will need help with
the large items which cannot be moved by 1 person. Having an extra pair of
hands also makes things run much faster and more smoothly. The last thing you
want before your moving day, is to run around trying to find someone to assist
you.
3. Donate or Sell Items You Don't Need
Moving is the best time to see everything you own together in one area. You
might be surprised by just how many things you've got that you never really
use. You should go through all of your things, find out what you don't need,
and then sell or donate those items. If you're planning to sell the items you
don't need, you should consider hosting a garage sale a couple of weeks before
you moving day. This will make your packing process much easier, since there
will be less boxes to haul back and forth. Moreover, you will get some extra
cash.
4. Take Thorough Pictures of Both Places
When you are moving to a new condominium,
you should take pictures of your previous residence after you have moved your
belongings out to help get your deposit back. You should also take pictures of
your new condominium prior to moving in so that you can have proof of any
damages present, even if it's a tiny stain on the floor/carpet, or a damaged
blind. You do not want to be held responsible for it when time comes for you to
move out.
5. Pack Early
Make sure you pack in advance. Do not wait until the day you're moving into
your new condominium to starting packing. You should start packing a few of
weeks in advance. If you usually work all day, consider making a packing
schedule in advance; you can pack for at least 30 minutes to an hour every day
til your moving day. Packing little by little will be far less stressful than
you trying to handle all the work in a single day. Start by packing items you
are not currently using and the things you won’t need during or before the
move.
6. Use the Right Moving Supplies
Do not dump your clothes and other belongings in your vehicle's trunk and hope
they''ll be safe. You should avoid breakages by utilizing the appropriate
moving supplies like boxes, cling wraps, bubble wraps, packing tape, among such
others. You can even go on social media and find moving supplies from someone
who moved recently.
7. Label and Properly Organize Your
Boxes
After carefully packing your items, you need to clearly label them. Consider
labeling the boxes with the particular room they came from, such as the
bathroom or the kitchen. If you happen to end up having lots of boxes per each
room, you can number them so as to keep track of just how many boxes per room
you have. This will not only be helpful when deciding which things you no
longer need, but it'll also make unpacking much faster and simpler.
Alternatively, you can list a few items which are inside each of the boxes so
it'll jog your memory when you are unpacking in your brand new condominium. You
should also clearly label the boxes which have fragile items so that if movers
or friends are helping you move, they'll know to be careful with those particular
boxes.
8. Consider Hiring Movers
Movers can help make your moving day hassle free and stress free. As mentioned
earlier, moving can be very stressful and exhausting, especially if there are
stairs that you have to deal with when moving to your new condominium. Having
professional movers help you with your move will not only make the entire
process go much faster, but it will also allow you to safely move the large
pieces without damaging the walls or injuring yourself.
9. Make Copies of All Your Important
Documents
You should pack a separate box with copies of your important papers or
documents in case of emergency. Though it may be a rather tiring project to
copy or scan every passport, birth certificate, proof on insurance papers,
social security cards, tax claim, among others, you do not want to risk
damaging or losing the only version of your valuable papers when moving.
10. Clean Before You Leave
You should properly clean up your rented space prior to your move. From the
walls to the floors, you should make sure that it is totally clean, clutter
free, and damage free. This will not only build you a reputation as a good
tenant, but you can also be sure that you'll receive the security deposit back.
Also, before placing your boxes furniture in your new condominium, you should
start by properly cleaning the place. While you will most probably want to
clean the condominium again after you have unpacked, cleaning before unpacking
gives you an opportunity to get into the hard to reach areas. Or probably just call a home cleaning service to help you out.
11. Call Your Service Providers
If you haven’t already done so, you should call your service providers to make
sure that some things like internet, cable, electricity and water, are up and
running. You don't want to move into your new condominium, and wait for a week
or 2, in order to get much needed services. You should also change your address
before leaving for your new condominium. Make sure you forward your important
mails (like bills and bank statements) to your new address; you do not want
strangers looking into your personal financial statements.
12. Pick the Appropriate Moving Day
If you intend to use professional movers, make sure you contact them at least
one month before your moving day so that you can plan accordingly. If you've a
flexible schedule, you can play around with various potential moving dates, and
then try to find the cheapest time of the month to make your appointment. Most
of the moving companies are usually busiest on weekends, therefore, you should
consider skipping the weekend chaos, and schedule for a week day move.
13. Notify Your Landlord a Few Days
Before Moving Out
Giving the landlord enough notice usually makes moving out hassle free and much
easier. Some complexes or landlords require a written statement about the
tenant's plans of not renewing their rent. Some places may even charge you some
extra fees if you happen to fail to notify them well ahead of time. Therefore,
in order to avoid any sort of trouble with the landlord, you should make sure
you notify them a couple of days before your moving day.
While moving can be a rather hectic experience, you should not make it more
stressful than it already is. You should plan ahead and follow the above tips
to make the moving process as stress free as humanly possible. Happy moving
guys!
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