How to Plan for a Relocation Alone and Stay Organized

Complete a walkthrough of your new house

One of the initial and most crucial things before moving your belongings into your new place is studying your new space to get a better feeling of the areas with nothing inside. In this walkthrough, you can take pictures to be sure the floors, walls, appliances, doors, and exterior seem up to your contract’s specifications and list any distinct issues you need to discuss with your realtor. You should be checking your agreements to ensure the particulars match what you’re documenting related to the status of the home. Additionally, you will want to look at the exterior meticulously and if there are concerns you should quickly communicate with your real estate agent so they can be dealt with promptly to avoid future frustrations.

Reduce your items in advance

Think about your relocation as a chance to get lots of spring cleaning finished so you can start fresh in your new space. Steer clear of bringing pieces, furniture, clothing, and decor that you simply don’t utilize or aren’t in love with. If you feel like you have a good amount of items you don’t intend to relocate, consider having a garage sale, selling possessions online, or donating to local charities. There’s no need to be moving excess items when it’ll just cost you additional time and money – especially if you have a long-distance move in front of you. You can certainly make decluttering more fun than it sounds. Ask a pal over to sort through your closet and see if they will claim anything you’re getting rid of. Crank up your best songs and take it one area at a time, making piles of what you intend to hang onto and what is for donation or sale.

Create a packing list for every area

When you’ve tossed the unnecessary items, now the fun part begins. Packing strategically is crucial to make sure all your possessions make it to your new location soundly and unbroken. If you aim to do your own packing, having organized boxes helps make unpacking a cakewalk. Putting together a record of all your possessions and coordinating what every box contains will be very helpful. You need to label the exterior of your boxes with the contents, room and your last name, so you realize what is in them at a glance, how heavy they are, and if they contain breakable items. Consider, the more organized you are early in the preparation stage, the simpler it’ll be unpacking and getting things structured in your new place. And since Corrigan Moving never leaves you hanging, just let us know if you would prefer us to do the packing for you! Your relocation expert will be pleased to create an estimate for packing everything, or just a few items you’d prefer to have it expertly handled.

Plan to transfer utilities and services

Another useful relocation preparation that’ll make your process significantly simpler in your new location is transferring utilities and services to your new home. To ensure you have power, running water, operational equipment, and so on, it’s imperative to contact your utility service suppliers with your moving details. Because their schedules get booked up as well, talk with your realtor when you can relocate in and tell them of the date of transfer.

There might be some information you want to check related to an existing home warranty policy; particularly to see if you can take it over to cover your appliances and major systems in your house. All house warranty companies offer multiple policies; some include protection for smaller in-home appliances such as a refrigerator, whereas others encompass greater systems like your furnace. That’s why, it’s helpful to know what protection you have if you inherit a policy on the home. When the present contract ends, you can decide if you would like to maintain the coverage or change policies to a new company or plan.

Be realistic about your requirements and finances

Instead of expecting yourself to be able to do everything on your own, review what would be incredibly helpful to outsource. Corrigan Moving can handle simply large pieces of furniture, or every single thing. Consider your time and budget, and let our relocation representatives work with you for the perfect relocation plan. Cleaning is another crucial piece of the process, so instead of transferring everything into a somewhat tidy space, you could want to contact a business to do a complete deep clean before you commence moving in your belongings. It is up to you and what will save you time while remaining within a relocation budget. From travel to hotels, to supplies and services, it’s simple to see how costs can start piling up. By constructing a budget for yourself, you can accurately outsource where required and spend your money on things you cannot do solo.

Recruit friends and family for aid

If you have friends and family in the area you currently live in or are near the location you’re relocating to, set up time for them to pop over and help you out. Typically, friends are willing to help out. You’d be surprised what an extra pair of hands or eyes can do when you are in the beginning stages of moving into your new home. If you have a friend who is wonderful at organization, they may be able to make a list while you place everything in a box, permitting you to multitask. Don’t race to get it all done in a day, a week, or even your first month. The most important piece is moving all your pieces to your new residence, ensuring everything is running easily, and making required payments.

Relocating solo requires a lot of coordination and organization if you plan for things to run smoothly. While that is correct, partnering with Corrigan Moving is a big weight lifted from your shoulders. We will partner with you to create a unique relocation plan, based on your schedule and budget. By preparing ahead of time, pairing with Corrigan Moving, and allowing others to lend a helping hand, you can still make moving into your new residence a stress-free process and a fresh new beginning!