The excitement that comes with buying our first home cannot be underestimated. It’s something that, when you’ve been saving and working hard, the rewards are the icing on the cake of your life. Once you’ve signed on the dotted line, this is where the fun begins!
But at this point, there is a lot to achieve, especially when it comes to moving out. If you’ve given your landlord notice, it’s now time to get yourselves out of there! We can all underestimate how long it takes to get everything ready, so here are a few things to help you move out of your home in super-fast time.
Be Organized as You Pack
The more prepared you are before packing, the easier it will be. One of the most time-consuming parts of packing is actually going through all the old junk. This is a necessary evil, but it can also add time to actually getting rid of this stuff. Putting items online to sell may not net any takers, but it can also be another thing to keep track of, but this is where companies like Junk Rescue can save the day pretty quickly!
But as nice as it is to get rid of all of your junk, you still need to designate a packing station, for example, one room, to avoid unnecessary buildup of boxes, and stick to a system, for example, labeling each box with the name of the room and what might be inside, especially if it is fragile.
Fix Up the Home
If you’ve been renting off a particularly critical landlord who will fight you every step of the way to keep your deposit, you may need to make a few little repairs. Any small scratches in the wall can easily be fixed up with a lick of paint, and any stains can be lifted with stain remover. Before you leave, it will be essential to clean, just to set one last final example.
Have a System for Moving Day
Lots of people think it’s easier to just go with the flow, but if you are hiring a moving company, you will need to contact them to double-check the time of their arrival, or if you’re moving yourself, you need to have a system in place to make sure that anyone that’s helping you will turn up on time.
It’s about minimizing those small bits of stress that make for a smoother operation. There’s nothing quite like an unreliable member of the family to add to your stress. It is a very anxiety-inducing process, which is why planning in advance will help you keep on top of those worries.
Have a Moving Bag
As you prepare for moving day, you will need something that provides stability amongst the chaos. If you’ve got kids, a moving bag with snacks and drinks, as well as some change of clothes, toiletries, medication, and other essentials, will help you as you go.
The art of moving out of your home quickly may seem overwhelming, but it is a lot about organization, not to mention a sprinkling of tried and tested tactics.