Getting Around Those Corners: Efficient Condo Moving (Guest Post)
After making the decision to move out of your condo and into a new home, you have a lot of work ahead of you. Moving into a new home can be a lot of work, but proper planning on your part can help you to ease the amount of time and effort needed to relocate. Consider following these tips as you prepare to move.
Review Your Lease
As a first step, read your lease and take note of how much notice you need to provide to your landlord before you vacate the premises. Also, pay attention to the special move-out rules. For example, some leases may require the property to be professionally cleaned before you turn in the keys.
Consider Cleaning and Repairs
In many cases, a rental agreement states that a landlord can withhold your security deposit for any damages made to the property, so consider patching up holes, replacing burnt out lights, cleaning out the oven and other steps as needed. These efforts can take time, so you may consider getting started on some of them immediately after you provide your landlord with written notice of your intent to vacate.
Start Packing
Some people will wait until the last minute to start packing with the belief that they need everything in their place to live comfortably. In many condos, however, items like photo albums, DVDs, books, seasonal clothing and more can be packed up weeks ahead of time. Consider temporarily renting a storage unit, for example, self storage Philadelphia PA, to keep items safe and out of your way as you prepare to move in the coming weeks.
Look For Movers
One of the best steps that you can take to ease the stress associated with moving is to hire a moving company. A reputable moving company can easily relocate your boxes, furnishings and other items quickly and safely on moving day. This provides you with more time to clean your old home and start settling into your new home.
Transfer Services
Approximately one to two weeks before your moving day, contact your water company, utilities service providers, phone service and cable company to notify them of your plans to relocate. You may be able to cancel service in your existing home and schedule new service in your new home with a single call if moving inside the same city.
Contact the Post Office
You should also contact the post office with details about your relocation. You can fill out a change of address form at the post office that includes a mail forwarding service. While you want to call your car loan company, credit card companies and others who send you regular statements and provide them with your new address, you also want to ensure that mail that is sent to the wrong address is forwarded to your new home.
Because there are so many things to do to prepare for a move, it is wise to establish a schedule of to-do items now. You can work through the items on schedule, and this can drastically reduce your stress level during this busy time in your life.
Melisa Cammack
Author Bio
Melisa Cammack has been freelance writing for several years, she loves spending time with her three sons and her husband, as well as preparing for their unborn baby to arrive in mid-March.
Melisa is currently promoting Extra Space Storage – Brighton location, and wishes everyone a safe and efficient moving day.
