Spring is the perfect time to move in Calgary, The market is jumping and house selection opens up. Moving can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you're not properly prepared. In this blog, we'll share some tips to help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Start Early: The earlier you start planning your move, the better. Start by looking at your contents. What you will be keeping and what you will be donating, trashing and gifting to family and friends. Contents, “YOUR STUFF” is the biggest stumbling block for people. Give youself ample time to prepare for the big day and avoid any last-minute stress.
Hire a Professional Organizer: If you're feeling overwhelmed with the thought of getting organized, decluttering, packing and organizing your entire home hire a organizer that specialized in move management. They can help you declutter, pack, unpack and plan your move efficiently, saving you time and stress. They are experts in logistics planning and have a multiple resources at their finger tips.
Donate and Plan Unwanted Items Early: If you have items in your home that you no longer need or want, start getting rid of them early. You can donate them to a local charity or sell them at a garage or estate sale. This will help lighten your load and make your move easier. Organizers have great resources to help you plan the best method that fits your needs.
if you are packing yourself, make sure to label each box with its contents and the room it belongs in. This will make unpacking much easier and help you keep track of your belongings. Coloured tape helps identify boxes from across the room. Movers can easily follow the colours without having to read the contents. This can help speed up placement of your boxes on move day.
Start your research early. moving and changing cable, telephone, address changes all take time. Don’t wait for the last minute. Professional Organizers have their lists of trusted trades to help you narrow down your top choice for movers, carpet cleaners, cleaning companies, handyman services, art movers and hangers and audio visual hook ups and install.
Move with a plan and start early is the best advice we can provide.
Calm Order are experts in move management including packing, unpacking and getting ready to sell.
