How to Prepare for a Move

Moving is serious business. There are so many things you have to plan and prepare for. While getting a moving truck and packing up your belongings is obvious, there are also little things you can do to make your move a whole lot smoother!

Where’s It Going to Go?

You know, of course, what home you are moving into, but do you really know it? Do you know the layout and dimensions of each room? It might not sound like fun, but requesting these details from your real estate agent or the person who designed your home is imperative. When you know the

details ahead of time, you can order furniture that will actually fit into your home comfortably and stylishly. Furthermore, you can also have your movers put furniture exactly where it’s supposed to go by mapping out each room ahead of time. That will save you the time, pain, and hassle of having to move bulky items yourself after the movers have departed.

Choose Your Color

If you’ve had a home built for you, then you have the luxury of customizing every last square inch of it. If you’re buying a used home, however, there are likely going to be changes you want to make. And, while many of those changes can wait until later, after you’re settled, others are ones you’ll be smart to take care of ahead of time. Painting falls into this category in a major way. Each room’s style will likely depend heavily on the color of its walls, so by painting ahead of time, or at least choosing colors, you can keep “style disasters” from happening.

Get Powered Up

Finally, make sure you don’t forget to have the power, water, and other utilities on on your move-in-date. Many a new homeowner has had to suffer in an uncomfortable home or rent a hotel because of this oversight. Alert your utility companies to your exact move-in date and time, and most will make sure one set of utilities (in your old home) is powering down as your new ones are powering up. Having everything powered on and good to go will give you a good feeling about your first night in your new home. In fact, all of these tips will help you to make the most of your new living space and to start off on the right foot.