You selected your Realtor, sold your home and are now packing up your things for this new move! We have seen this process so many times that we have a few key tips for you when it comes to moving!
1. Protect Your Photos. Photos are the tangible items of your story. They are worth protecting. We recommend backing up the photos off your computer onto a hard drive or maybe even two! When it comes to prints, invest in a good album or box to keep them from getting bent or discolored.
2. Cords. Is this really necessary? For your sanity, we say yes! Ha! If you have a complex entertainment system, take a photograph of how the cords are placed before you begin to disconnect them. This is a great reference for when you go to plug everything back together. Next, label your cords by color; one color for the TV, one color for the computer etc.
3. Pet arrangement. This can be a stressful time for your pets. They understand that something is happening but they don't know what. They see you packing your things up and more unfamiliar faces in the home. Make arrangements for a family member, friend or boarding day care to look after these little family members until the majority of the moving is done. It will be less stressful on them, and on you, as well!
4. Color code. Color code your packing boxes by room is a great way to keep rooms together! It never fails that when you need something unexpectedly, you don't know which box it is in. This is not the case if you keep rooms coded by color! You will thank us later. ;)
5. Keep your valuable items with you. We think that is self explanatory.
For a more exhaustive list on moving tips, just email us at mail@robbrooks.com to let us know! :)