Getting ready to move into a new home? Or are you planning ahead for when your current property finds a buyer? Relocating can be an overwhelming task, but these moving tips from our cash for houses team will help make it so much easier!
#1 – Start planning well in advance
Packing up your home takes a long time even if it’s a small place, so don’t leave it to the last minute! Try to start packing abut 6-8 weeks in advance and plan your process thoroughly. If you need a moving company or a truck, look for quotes and book your provider at least 2 months before your moving date. It’s also a good idea to start giving notice to cancel services to your home at this point, as many services require at least a month’s notice. Keep a folder and notebook with you to write down important information like quotes, services you’ve contacted, and other information, so you have it easily at hand.
If you have a date for moving into your new home, you should also arrange for utilities and services to be in place before this date. The last thing you want is to be exhausted from a move only to find there’s no hot water, internet, or electricity!
#2 – Declutter your home
Moving home is the ultimate reason to declutter! After all, there’s no good reason to pack, carry and pay for items that you don’t need or want in your new home. It’s the perfect chance for a fresh start and it will save you in moving costs too. We’ve written a couple of guides on how to declutter your home along with great decluttering strategies, and you can even call out our team to clear out your home for you if you want a little extra help!
#3 – Pack room by room
Rather than packing items by type or simply going with whatever fits best, try to pack room by room. This helps keeps items organized and ready for unpacking. Label each box with the room it needs to go into on moving day and it will save you a lot of heavy lifting, make important items easier to find, and make sure nothing gets lost. You can write on multiple sides of each box, use colored packing tape for different rooms, or even add a little detail to inventory what’s in the box.
#4 – Pack boxes like a pro
When packing boxes, always:
- Pack heavier items in the bottom of the box and lighter ones on top
- Never make a box too heavy to move comfortably
- Fill empty spaces in boxes with linen, towels, or packing paper to keep the load balanced and stop items slipping
- Wrap delicate items in towels, linen, or clothing rather than bubble wrap
- Tape boxes well, closing bottom and top seams, then reinforce the edges by making a couple of wraps around the top and bottom of the box
#5 – Photograph cable setups
Before you unplug your TV, sound system, computer setups, and other cables, take a clear photograph of how they are plugged in and connected to one another. This will make it so much easier to set them up in your new space! Then, when you do unplug everything, wipe down each cable with a clean cloth to remove dust, roll it up neatly and use a cable tie to keep it that way. Put cables for your electronics system in a single box or bag within a box for that particular room so nothing goes missing in the move.
#6 – Keep all the essentials on you
Every member of your family should prepare a bag that has a few changes of clothing, toiletries, and other essentials. Remember to include a bottle of water, snacks, any necessary medication, chargers, laptops and tablets. In your bag, you should have essential documents like birth and marriage certificates, passports, lease agreements, and any other paperwork that you can’t afford to lose. This should be in a waterproof folder and always be kept with you.
#7 – Get all hands on deck
Don’t try to take on your entire move yourself. Call in a moving company if you can afford it or have friends help you move on the day – it’s not worth the sore muscles and potential injury you’re risking. If you have kids or pets, try to arrange for them to stay elsewhere on moving day, either with friends or family. Let loved ones help you pack when they can, drive donations to charity shops, or even help ready your new home so it’s clean, warm, and welcoming when you arrive.
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Finding a buyer for your home is no quick and easy task – unless you use our cash for homes Fort Worth agency! At Shiny Key Properties, we purchase property in any condition, at any time of year, from well-kept family homes to teardowns. If you want to sell property as is without having to look for a buyer, deal with a real estate agent and pay their commission, or even empty the property, then the best option is to sell directly to our cash property buyers in Fort Worth.
We can sell a home in 24 hours, putting a lump sum into your account in just a few days. Here’s how our process works:
- You enter your information on our website. We’ll contact you directly to discuss an offer for your property (you can also get a free property evaluation from our website)
- You can accept or reject the FREE NO-OBLIGATION offer
- Cash will be deposited into your bank account – with no real estate agent fees
- We can handle all aspects of the process, including clearing out the property
- You can also call us directly on 469-858-008
That’s all there is to it!
You can also download our FREE eBook for more information on how to sell a home in 24 hours.
Our team is compassionate and highly motivated to offer you the best possible market-related price for your home, so you can sell your property in 24 hours. Not only does this cash go straight into your bank account as soon as the sale goes through, but you also pay zero real estate agent commission.
At Shiny Key Properties, our trained consultants have years of experience in assisting local and out-of-state property owners to sell their property as is. To find out more about our cash for property Fort Worth service, please contact us today and speak to one of our friendly team members.