Once you have purchased a new home there are many things to be done. First and foremost is packing and making the actual move. While most new homeowners are not looking forward to this process, you can make the chore less stressful if you are organized and make a plan.

 Below are a few tips to get you started.

 

  • Having a plan as well as budgeting for moving expenses before the move will be vital to having a smooth move. You will need to make decision such as: Will you be moving yourself or will you require the assistance of a moving company? If you are planning to use a moving company it’s a good idea to price this out ahead of time by using a moving calculator.
  • Make sure you stock up on the following packing supplies: strong packing boxes (more than you think you will need), markers and tags to label boxes, rolls of packing tape, bubble wrap for fragile items, packing paper, scissors and a knife for opening boxes.
  • Pack room-to-room keeping similar items together.
  • Use towels, linens and curtains to line the bottom and sides of boxes with fragile items. All fragile items should be individually wrapped. Clearly mark these boxes FRAGILE.
  • Create a color coded system. Use colorful tags to identify the contents of the box and which room it will be taken to in your new home.
  • Pack any rugs last so that they will be the first thing unpacked and placed in the home.
  • Be sure to pack a box with all the essentials and mark it “Open Me First”. This box may contain items such as: a few basic tools (flashlight, pocket knife, masking tape, light bulbs), bathroom essentials (toilet paper, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes & paste, hand towel), Kitchen items (paper towels, coffee maker & filter, paper plates, cups, utensils, pet food, trash bags). 

Having a plan will help to make your move successful and smooth. Check out additional tips for your move here.