A moving checklist allows you to plan your moving process to ensure everything goes smoothly. It helps you arrange your stuff in an organized manner, easing unpacking. A moving plan ensures tasks are completed more smoothly and efficiently, speeding the moving process.
A moving checklist allows you to keep track of important documents and belongings and eases the stress of shifting. Without a checklist, the moving process can be overwhelming and messy. Here’s a moving checklist for new condo and coop owners.
Confirm your coop or condo’s functionality
Before moving in, inspecting your new space allows you to plan future repairs and replacements and provides a seamless moving experience. While a home inspection report can help confirm your condo’s or coop’s functionality, checking some of the main elements personally can help ease your mind. Check the drainage, fans, disposal, lights, fridge, and running water to ensure they’re functioning optimally.
Get your condo or coop inspected for bed bugs
Home inspections don’t usually involve bed bug inspection. Consider getting a condo or coop bedbug inspection service before moving in. Certified bed bug canines can accurately detect live bed bugs and their eggs, promoting complete eradication. Thanks to their keen, strong sense of smell, bed bug-sniffing dogs don’t have to tear your property to detect an infestation. Bed bugs make your space hard to enjoy as their bites may result in allergic reactions or skin infections. An inspection helps you confirm that your new space is safe from bugs, and if not, you can get them eradicated before shifting.
Get multiple moving quotes
Before moving into your new space, consider getting several moving quotes. This allows you to compare them first based on price and experience, then other services, including customer services. Check their licensing and look out for red flags to ensure they’re legit to avoid losing your belongings or being scammed. Consider getting referrals from family and friends or visit reputable websites for reliable movers. Upon reviewing the quotes, hire the moving company that best suits your needs and budget. Get truck rental quotes if your budget can’t accommodate a moving company.
Set aside enough time to pack
If you hire a moving service, you don’t have to worry about packing and unpacking. Packing an entire house alone may seem overwhelming. Nonetheless, a good packing plan can simplify it. Start packing before your moving date and try room by room packing as you declutter. This will ensure that your belongings are properly organized, easing unpacking and tracking. Gather all the packing accessories you’ll need and be careful with fragile items. Label your packing boxes depending on where their contents belong, such as the living room, bedroom, or kitchen.
Cancel, transfer, or update utilities and services
When planning a move, determine which of your utilities to transfer, cancel or update to remain in control of your budget and move. Consider utilities such as gas, electricity, water, sewerage, and garbage collection. Don’t forget the communication and entertainment services including telephone, internet, and television cables. Home security and automation services are also essential considerations when moving. Others include education, healthcare, pet care, and subscription services.
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Moving, especially without a plan, can be complicated. Use the above moving tips when shifting into your new condo or coop.
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