Moving Day Checklist
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The big day has
come, moving day. You just completed purchasing a home and are ready to move
in. There is so much that goes into moving that it is impossible for first-time
movers to know what to do. Here are a couple of tips and a basic moving checklist to keep you
from feeling overwhelmed.
Basic Checklist
Before Moving Out
·
Talk
with your Moving Company – Be sure you select a moving
company near me
that can arrive on time for the move. Make sure all your stuff is ready. Most moving companies offer a free estimate and a free walk through of the
house to give you an accurate quote and so they can prepare their employees.
There is a big difference between moving from an apartment into a house, then
moving from a house to an apartment. You many also want to talk to your moving
company about storage as well.
·
Have
A Steady Job – This is a necessity. If you do not have any type of job
security, you are not going to be able to maintain your apartment and will be
evicted. Most apartments will require a deposit and proof of income to prove
that you can afford your new living situation. You just purchased a house, the
last thing you want to do is to loose it. Many people are defaulting on their
loans and loosing their homes because of this.
·
Have
A Backup – In case something happens and you lose your job or your hours get
cut, do you have someplace you can go if you lose your apartment or must
terminate your lease? Be sure you have savings before you move out. Again most
housing companies will need prof of how much you make or sometimes a bank
statement.
·
Boxes
& Tape – Boxes & tape are two items many people forget about, also how
expensive they can get. Be sure you check out your local grocery store or
retail store and see if they have any boxes products came in. Be sure you do
not purchase cheap tape. They last thing you want is all of your items falling
out on moving day.
·
Moving
day Prep – Be sure you are ready for your moving company. This means most items
are boxed up, labeled and pushed to the side and organized. Having a smooth
move will help make sure everything runs smoothly. Labeling boxes will help
movers place boxes in the correct room so you don’t have to. Making sure boxes
are pushed to one corner of the room will also help movers move in and out of
the home effortlessly.
Moving Tips
A storage unit
my be needed for the first time if necessary. You can put all of your important
items in the unit so whenever you need them, you know exactly where they are.
You might not have a lot of stuff to move, but you would be amazed at how
difficult it can be to get bigger items up flights of stairs and around tight
corners. If you damage the building, you’re going to be paying for it.
Hiring a company
like Attention to Detail Moving, can eliminate this worry and potentially
expensive type of mistake. Attention to Detail Moving offers everything from
apartment moves to cross country moves. They even offer full service packing of
your goods, in case you needed help. Be sure to call
Attention to Detail Moving for a free moving quote before you start signing rental
paper work.
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I like that this checklist includes really serious ideas about your financial security. Whilst this should probably be considered before moving day, it's absolutely vital to remember that whilst you may be able to afford the house on paper, a financial excess is vital to maintain the move, and living in the house, after the initial purchase. Though it's rather morbid to think about, having a backup is essential.
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