{"id":2448,"date":"2020-08-10T19:11:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T19:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quincymutual.com\/blog\/?p=2448"},"modified":"2023-11-07T16:02:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T16:02:21","slug":"essential-guide-to-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quincymutual.com\/blog\/essential-guide-to-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Guide to Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s your first time moving into a new home or you\u2019ve moved many times before, there is still a laundry list of things you need to do as you prepare for this new chapter of your life. There\u2019s no way to sugarcoat it, preparing for a move can take months and cause a lot of stress on you and your family. Luckily, there are many ways to plan ahead to make the entire experience much more tolerable and to ensure the transition from one home to another goes without any hiccups.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have your new home picked out or you\u2019re just eager to get ahead in the process, you\u2019ve come to the right place. We\u2019ve developed a guide to help you check-off all the essential items on your to-do list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Get Organized<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to take when preparing for a move is to get organized. There are many moving parts and making sure you have everything readily available as you need it is key. Here are a few ways you can get yourself organized from the start:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a binder to hold all your important documents: receipts, contracts, loans, lease agreement, budget information, movers\u2019 contact and invoices, important addresses, permits, schedule, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify all the utilities you\u2019ll need to transfer and let your service provider know ahead of time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start collecting packing supplies \u2014 boxes, tape, and packaging. Pro tip: check-in with friends and family and contact local furniture stores as they will sometimes provide their unused boxes free of charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin researching moving companies if you\u2019ll need one. If you plan to move during a particularly busy time period, you may need to book their services months in advance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct a home inventory prior to packing and make notes on where the items should go in your new home. This will help you keep track of valuables that may get lost or damaged in the move and will help you file a claim should you need to. Learn more about how to conduct a home inventory <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincymutual.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/18\/tips-to-create-a-home-inventory\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Create A Checklist<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re a seasoned mover, it\u2019s easy to forget small steps in the moving process. If you create a checklist, you minimize your risk of failing to transfer a service, notify your insurance agent of your move, or other essential tasks. Today, there are a number of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/apps-that-help-you-moving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple ways to create a checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the convenience of your mobile device that will also help guide you if you\u2019re a first-time mover. This should be a comprehensive checklist that includes everything from setting a budget for expenses to transferring your mailing address at the post office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Downsize<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know you\u2019ll be moving, it\u2019s time to start thinking about getting rid of any items you don\u2019t plan to take with you. From furniture to clothes, books, and more, it\u2019s far easier to minimize before you move rather than after. If you have a lot of items, you might want to hold a garage sale, list your items online, or simply donate to a local organization in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Prepare For Packing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re preparing for a move, the biggest task you\u2019ll have to complete is packing up all your belongings. Though it may be more work in the beginning, if you take the time to stay organized and do it properly, you&#8217;ll be thankful when it comes time to unpack. Consider these steps to make the most of your packing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase the right supplies \u2014 measure items ahead of time and find boxes that are the appropriate size and shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust the experts and do your research. There are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.updater.com\/moving-tips\/top-50-moving-hacks-of-all-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number of hacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help make packing easier. If you don\u2019t know where to start, go online.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack your home in stages. If you\u2019re not moving in a hurry, prolong the process and do a little each day. Begin with items you\u2019re not using now or won\u2019t need to use immediately after your move and go from there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly label your boxes. Make sure you have the name of the item, the location it should go in your new home, details for handling the box (ex. fragile), and consider adding a photo to the side of the box if you\u2019re not sure how to label it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the most of your space. If you\u2019re using a moving company, they\u2019ll have the proper equipment to move heavy boxes with ease. Don\u2019t be afraid to fill your boxes to the brim for fear of being too heavy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Prepare Your New Home<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, you will have some time to visit your new home before you arrive. If you do, take the opportunity to measure doorways and stairs to make sure your furniture will fit. Also, whether you\u2019re renting or purchasing your new home, explore your options for renters and home insurance so that your plan is active from the day you move in. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincymutual.com\/find-agent.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit our website to find an agent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can help guide you through the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tie Up Loose Ends<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A couple of weeks before your move, make sure you\u2019ve completed the following tasks to avoid any unexpected complications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your address with banks, insurance companies, the post office, and the DMV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancel subscriptions or memberships you won\u2019t be able to use once you move.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm dates and times with your movers and any other workers who may be coming to your new or old home for repairs or services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin cleaning out your refrigerator, but don\u2019t forget to leave out a few essentials to have on hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack items for your family that they\u2019ll need available immediately following the move: pajamas, toiletries, medication, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean up the home and if you were renting, make sure it\u2019s in the same condition you moved in so that you get your security deposit back.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope these tips will help you and your family move from one home to another without any glitches. 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