4 Helpful Holiday Moving Tips for Homeowners
-4 Helpful Holiday Moving Tips for Homeowners-
When moving to a new home, it is important for homeowners to have a set plan of action. This is especially important when moving during the holidays. To support a seamless transition, our Tampa Bay real estate team has a few holiday moving tips for homebuyers and home sellers.
- Tis the Season to Schedule Moves in Advance. For holiday moves, the most important thing is to schedule any necessary services in advance. You are not the only one with a daunting list of hectic to-dos this month, which means it will be important to schedule services like moving trucks asap. If you need assistance in finding movers that are open during the holidays, our real estate team would be happy to help. We have booklets with the names of reputable moving companies and other service providers that are recommended by our satisfied customers. You will find these booklets to be helpful – before, during, and after your move.
- Making a Moving List and Checking it Twice. Just as you would have lists for holiday shopping, it is also important to make detailed lists when planning your move. One list could cover purchases you need to make, while another may list the tasks you need to do. For example, a to-do list may include canceling or transferring utilities, mailing services, subscriptions, pet services, security systems, garbage services, pest control, or lawn care services. Remember, many places will be quite busy during the holidays, and some will be closed. Be sure to doublecheck things to confirm a seamless transition.
- Budget and Finish Your Shopping Early. It is always a good idea to get your shopping done early to ensure you have what you want and need. During the holidays, particularly, it will be important to budget for any and all expenses. Also, due to global supply-chain issues, it may be difficult to find certain items this year. Moving supplies to start ordering or gathering before moving day include box cutters, markers, packing tape, bubble wrap, cleaning supplies, paper goods, labels, and boxes of all sizes. Ask your friends and neighbors to save their delivery boxes for you. In this age of online shopping, most people will have a surplus of boxes of all sizes this holiday season.
- Plan and Prepare for a Merry Moving Day. One of the best ways to ensure your moving day goes well is to make organized preparations. For instance, you could use a color-coded system for labeling items when packing. Mark certain items for the moving truck and other items for keeping with you in the car, such as valuables or important paperwork. As moving day approaches, call your movers to confirm everything is on schedule. Also, check the Tampa Bay weather forecast to plan hourly logistics for moving day. With the right planning, you will enjoy a seamless transition. For guided support, ask our real estate team for helpful booklets with sequential steps for the buying and selling processes.
Additionally, to prevent unexpected guests and to avoid obligatory hosting duties, be sure to alert your friends and family that you are in the process of moving this holiday season.
Happy Holidays! We enjoy helping customers organize, downsize, and prepare for moving during any season. Call Dick and Karla Nielsen at 813-294-5786 for information about buying, selling, and investing in Florida real estate now and in the New Year.
