Moving in Together - How to Keep the Move Smooth

Moving your belongings from one place to another is hectic enough. Moving two people’s belongings can be complete chaos, especially if you don’t plan ahead. Not only do both of you need to pack and box your stuff but you also need to decide what and what not to keep.  Moving in together is a big step, and something you want to go smoothly and as stress free as possible.  To minimize any mishaps, setbacks, or problems try the following tips:

     1.      Get Rid of EVERYTHING that you Don’t Use

Keeping stuff just for the sake of having it is fine when you live in your own place, but not something you should bring to your new home.  Many people don’t realize how much stuff they actually do have until it is time to move.  Although moving is tiresome and tedious, it is also a motivational boost to go through all of your belongings.  Take this time to reduce all your excess stuff, say items that you haven’t used in the last six months.  Go room by room and take your time! It is better to do this before your move, than after.  Once you know what you aren’t taking with you, try selling the items or donating them to charity.

2.      Start Combining your Belongings

Now that you know what you do and don’t want to bring with you, look at both your belongings to decide what will go into your new home and where it will go.  Try and get a floor plan to see what will fit and what wont.  If you were both going from living on your own to together, most likely you will have two of everything – two couches, two beds, two tables.  Pick the best items from the batch and make sure you both agree on those items.  If someone has a favorite item that you don’t feel particularly partial to, try compromising.  Now that you know the major furniture etc. that will be coming with you, either sell or store the rest of the furniture.

3.      Manage Expenses

Moving can get expensive.  Although it inevitably comes with some costs, you can certainly minimize others.  The first step is deciding how you will do the move.  Will you hire a moving company?  Will you rent a truck? Borrow a truck?  Hire people or asks friends to help?  These are all things you should think about ahead of time.   Once you have a plan, set the date and start preparing.  Get packing supplies and start as soon as possible.

  

4.      Create a Plan for Game Day

Since you probably want to move both of your things on the same day, create a plan on how to go to both places on the same day.  Make sure everything is ready on the day so that all you have to do is move stuff from one place to the other.  Also, if you are moving into a condo or apartment building, make sure you have the elevator booked!

5.      Keep Boxes Organized and Labeled

To save time and mistakes, make sure the boxes are clearly labelled and organized.  Write on each box which room to put it in and what is in it, so when you start to unpack it goes quickly.

Hopefully these tips help you get settled together and make your move smooth and stress free.  If you are looking for a home for you and your significant other to move in to, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to assist you.

Sincerely,

Astra Mulawka
Sales Representative

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