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Tips To Avoid Moving Day Madness

When moving day comes, no matter how long you have anticipated and planned out the day, there are bound to be a few bumps in the road.

What’s the best way to make sure that you are ready to handle anything and everything that comes your way on moving day? Budget more than enough time to fully carry out your move and add extra time to account for any unforeseen circumstances that arise, says Phil Dorner president of the Ontario Real Estate Association.

“When you’re managing family members, helpers you’ve enlisted and movers, there are many balls in the air so avoid the chaos as much as possible by leaving kids and pets with relatives or friends and allowing yourself plenty of extra time,” says Dorner.

Tips to avoid moving day madness:

•     Be organized: Make sure that before you start packing, you do a thorough purge of your possessions. Have all items for donation, recycling and disposal out of the house before moving day to reduce volume and confusion. Label all your boxes.

•     Have supplies on-hand: Make sure you have packing tape, boxes, bins, blankets, bubble wrap, dollies, markers and labels.

•     Pack smart: Heavier items should go in small boxes and larger boxes should be filled with lighter items. When it comes time to load the truck, be strategic. The last boxes in will also be the first out so keep that in mind when loading the truck or van.

•     Parking: Make sure that there is somewhere the moving truck or van can park to load and unload. If you’re moving into a high rise building, you may need to reserve an elevator.

•     Be present: Make sure that you are on-hand when movers are picking up and delivering your things. The movers will issue you an inventory of all items. Look over the list carefully and make sure the inventory list is correct. If an item is lost or damaged, you don’t want to find out later that it cannot be traced.

•     Make a checklist: Keep track of your progress by making a list of the day’s tasks. A list is also a great way to keep track of all your boxes and their contents so you can cross-check with the mover’s list.

“Moving day doesn’t have to be high stress, the more prepared you are, the easier it will be,” says Dorner. “Remember, you are only a few short hours away from enjoying your new home!”

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