If you have recently purchased a new home, you are likely excited about the prospect of starting a new life in a new location. Before this happens, you need to start making plans for the move itself. Moving can be quite chaotic; however, with some planning, the day your belongings are hauled away can be a fresh, new start rather than an event filled with anxiety. Here are some tips to help you with the planning process.

Contact Moving Services Well In Advance Of Your Moving Date

As soon as you find out exactly when you will be leaving your current home, start the hunt for a residential moving service. Some services require several weeks or even a month or two of notice about a move. This ensures that they have the proper sized trucks and the right number of workers available to handle the transport of your belongings when you desire. Be sure to inquire about pricing, packing services, insurance needs, and space limitations at the time of your call. A moving service will then dispatch workers to your home to assess your belongings to help determine the right course of action for a successful move.

Start The Process Of Weeding Out And Packing Items Early

It is wise to downgrade the amount being moved to your new home if you know you no longer need particular items. This saves you space inside your moving truck for items you need to be transported to your destination. It could also save you money. Hold a yard sale, donate items to businesses, or give away belongings you know you no longer wish to keep. Items that you do want can be packaged early if you know you will not be using them in the days, weeks, or months before your moving date. Be sure to label boxes accordingly so you can find your belongings easily when you get to your new home.

Prepare Your Home For The Arrival Of A Moving Service

After everything is packed, covered, and labeled for a move, position items along the perimeters of each room in your home. Keep the centers of the rooms open. This allows movers to see exactly what they need to lift and bring out to the truck. It also makes it easier for them to move items without becoming injured in the process. Invest in a doorstop so you can prop open doors for workers to get in and out of your home without difficulty. If you have pets or small children, have someone available to tend to them while the moving service is on your property. 

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