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For some people, moving into a new house is a happy life experience. While for others, it might be a tedious task. There are a lot of things that need to be packed and moved while taking care of work and regular commitments. You may find that packing and unpacking are the only major tasks that stand in the way of fully settling in your new home. However, it’s the things you need to do before moving in that make the biggest difference.
From packing your stuff in boxes to organizing transportation, there are a lot of things that movers need to consider. You may also face a few problems trying to make things work. But, there’s nothing to worry about because with the right preparation and planning, you can have the time to make your moving day a memorable one.
Ensure if the house is ready for you to move in
Imagine you are in the middle of packing your things and moving to a new house, but you find out that the house isn’t properly cleared, or even worse- not ready to be used. This is one of the worst things that could happen, especially if you have your things packed and ready to be transported. The solution here is to plan.
As the saying goes, ‘prevention is better than cure’, ensure that you have an idea of when the house is scheduled to be ready. Before a few weeks or days to the moving date, be in constant communication with the previous owners of the new house to make sure everything goes as planned. Additionally, if there are any repairs to be made, ensure that they are completed before you move in to avoid a surprise!
Moving in without an overall plan
You have probably heard this from others who’ve moved into a new house that, without a plan, things tend to fall apart. It is indeed true that without a plan moving into your new home can bring more challenges than you expected. It may seem like a small thing to organize the scheduling details. But, after all the efforts you have put into moving out of your old home with a patio, having to make surprising decisions at the last moment is the last thing you want to do. You may be procrastinating or simply too lazy to get up and get things done, but with a bit of guidance and willpower, you can save yourself the time and trouble that comes with poor planning.
A good start is to maintain a note or a calendar of the moving dates and essential tasks that need to be done before the big day. Mark the dates when you intend to finish your packing and try sticking to it. Make backup plans in case of emergencies. Map out the floor plan of your new home so that the movers know exactly where to place your furniture.
Moving in without planning your finances
Moving in or buying a new home can be exciting, but if you haven’t planned your finances, the transition can get less thrilling within moments. Ensure your bank balance backs you making in making payments to the movers and for buying the necessary items. Notes, checklists, and reminders are useful tools that help you to plan your finances. Planning your finances won’t take up a lot of your time. You can allocate a couple of minutes in a day to ensure that you safeguard against calamity, theft, or other unfortunate incidents. Be it your own house or a rented one, house insurance is a must for all. That’s a lot to think about when changing homes. This is why it is always a good idea to list your belongings to ensure you have enough coverage.
Do a complete walkthrough
It may seem like you have done all the preparations once you have planned your moving date and finances, but it isn’t over yet. Even if you find the best moving company, other things can be overwhelming if you don’t do a walkthrough of your new home. If it’s possible, walk through your new house when it’s empty. Seeing your house in a blank canvas helps you to plan the way you want your furniture and belongings to be placed. This gives you the opportunity to:
- Know the placements before you unpack your things.
- Check whether all the requested repairs have been made.
- Cross-check if the things that were agreed upon the sale of the house are present or not.
- Check whether everything in the house is in working condition, including fixtures, outlets, and switches.
Apart from doing a walkthrough of your new home, it is important to note if all the terms and conditions of the sale are met. Check on agreed repairs and replacements, appliances that were supposed to be taken out or left behind, ceiling fans, closet systems, etc. There is no better time than an empty house to get these things set up.
The setting of connectivity and utilities
After a tedious day of moving into your new home, you’ll probably not like to spend your first night in the dark. To avoid such circumstances, it is best to ensure that your new house has basic utilities such as electricity, water, heat, and gas. All these essential utilities must be ready before your scheduled move-in date.
You can make upgrades anytime, but remember to have immediate access that you can’t do without. Additionally, you’ll also want to have other utilities such as phone connection, Wi-Fi, and cable to be set up. Most of these setup requires planning and making appointments. So, make sure you get your connectivity and utilities in place before moving in.
Checking your locks and keys
Another crucial thing to keep in mind before moving into your new home is to get new locks. Especially if your new house was previously owned by someone else, it is better to get a new set of locks for the entire house than to re-key the existing locks. This will give you some peace of mind and not wake you up in the middle of the night at the slightest creak or noise.
Painting and molding
Who doesn’t love the look of their new home in bright and fresh colors that they have chosen personally? You may think of keeping the job to be done later, but it is a lot easier to get the rooms painted when it is empty. You will not need to clear out the closets, move furniture, take down pictures and draperies off the walls, or constantly ask your family to keep away from the room. Moreover, crown molding has its own benefits in a new home. Before moving into your new home, get your whole house molded, and don’t forget to prime and pre-paint the mold stripes before installation.
The showdown: Meet your neighbors
After all the hustle-bustle of moving into your new home, it’s time to sit back, relax and take out some time to meet your new neighbors. Meeting your neighbors will set you off on the right foot when you want to learn about the new community. You may also get to learn about the local services you will need moving forward. Once you have taken care of all the big and small stuff, you are ready to make your new house your new home.
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