Stress-Free Moving Tips
Moving Tips to Make Your Relocation Stress-Free
At Perches Relocation and Home Services, LLC, we believe a well-planned move is a smooth move. Whether you’re relocating across the street or across the state, here are some expert moving tips to help you prepare, pack, and settle into your new home with ease.
Before You Move
- Plan Early: Start organizing at least 6–8 weeks in advance.
- Book Your Move in Advance: Lock in your preferred date early, especially during weekends or end-of-month.
- Declutter: Donate, sell, or recycle items you no longer need.
- Create a Moving Checklist: Keep track of every task—packing, utilities, address change, and more.
- Transfer/Cancel Utilities: Schedule utility disconnections and set up services at your new address.
- Update Your Address: Inform USPS, banks, insurance providers, subscriptions, and the DMV.
- Organize Important Documents: Keep passports, medical files, and legal papers handy and safe.
Packing Tips
- Label Everything: Clearly mark boxes by room and contents.
- Pack an Essentials Bag: Include clothes, toiletries, chargers, medicines, and important documents.
- Use Quality Packing Materials: Protect your belongings with sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and tape.
- Pack Smart: Heavier items go in smaller boxes; lighter items can go in larger ones.
- Wrap Fragile Items Carefully: Use towels or packing paper for extra protection
- Photograph Your Setup: Snap pics of cable setups or furniture arrangements for easy reassembly.
Moving Day Tips
- Confirm the Details: Double-check timings, addresses, and any special instructions with your movers.
- Be Ready Before Movers Arrive: Have everything packed and accessible.
- Keep Valuables With You: Carry jewelry, documents, and electronics personally.
- Do a Final Walkthrough: Check every room, closet, and drawer before leaving.
- Take Meter Readings: Note utility meter readings to avoid billing issues later.
After the Move
- Inspect Your New Home: Check locks, lights, appliances, and smoke detectors.
- Unpack Essentials First: Focus on the kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping setup.
- Set Up Utilities & Internet: Ensure everything is working smoothly from Day 1.
- Update Driver’s License and Registration: Usually required within 30 days in most states.
- Register to Vote: Update your voter registration to your new address.
- Get to Know Your Neighborhood: Introduce yourself and explore your new area.
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