How to Have a Smooth Moving Experience In California

Nothing can help you enter the next phase of your life quite like moving homes. And if you’re moving to California (or remaining here), you can expect perfect weather and plenty of activities to enjoy, among many other benefits. With that said, moving requires a lot of time, energy, and money. But if you come at it with a plan, as well as some help from Carol Gilles, you can set yourself up for a smooth experience. Below is a brief list of tips and resources to help you through the process of moving:

Getting Ready for the Move

Let’s start with how you can prepare for your move well in advance.

• Unless you only have a few items to move, consider hiring a professional moving service.
• Begin the packing process as early as possible to give yourself enough time to go through your belongings and safely pack them for transport.
• Label all of your boxes and make sure items like large furniture, large appliances, and bedding are packed so that they will be unloaded first.
• Make travel arrangements, such as booking hotels and/or flights, especially if you are traveling from out-of-state.

Best Practices for Moving Day

For a smooth moving day, it’s important to follow a few basic rules.

• Get plenty of sleep the night before your move so that you can wake up early and have energy throughout the day.
• Make sure you have a box of essential items (e.g., toiletries, device chargers, extra clothing, etc.) handy as you travel to your new home.
• Arrange for your old home to be cleaned thoroughly once the movers have moved out your belongings.
• Communicate with your movers about where each box of items is going in the new home, as well as which ones are being picked up by relatives or friends.

After You Move

Your smooth move won’t be complete until you take steps to settle in nicely at your new digs:

• Clean your new home before moving any items in.
• Organize one space at a time as you unpack.
• Don’t try to do too much on the first day; keep it simple by unpacking the big items first, setting up sleeping arrangements, and ordering takeout.
• And of course, start dreaming up any improvements you can make to the home, whether it’s painting the walls, installing new carpet, or enhancing the curb appeal.

Having a stress-free moving experience is all about preparation and execution. Start preparing for your move months in advance, and remember to strategize moving day so that it unfolds as smoothly as possible. And be sure to take the necessary steps to transition nicely into your new home. Then, you’ll be in a great position to enjoy this new, exciting chapter in your life!

Thanks to Suzie Wilson of HappierHome.net

Carol Gilles, Realtor, with The RealEstate Group, has been working with both home sellers and homebuyers since 1979.  Call Carol at 310-864-9738 before your next transaction. Let her share her 40+ year expertise with you.