Moving Into a New Home: 7 Tips That Will Make Moving a Breeze

Moving into a new home is no small task. Without the right mindset, it can quickly become overwhelming. With the stresses of buying a starter home, now you have to figure out how to actually make it your home! Don’t worry though, we’ve got seven tips to help make moving into a new home a breeze. Not only will you be able to save time and energy, but you may be able to have a little bit of fun, too! Here are 7 tips that will make moving into a new home easier:

1. Wait to have that housewarming party
2. Childproof your home
3. Do a walk around
4. Check that utilities are on
5. Make a list of repairs and locks that need to be changed
6. Get to know your neighborhood
7. Hire a moving company

Wait to have that housewarming party

While it can be tempting to throw a housewarming party the weekend after you move in, don’t do it. For starters, it heavily constrains your time frame for moving and getting organized. Secondly, it can create a lot of stress for you and your family to move in one week and then host a party with multiple people. Thirdly, there are almost always going to costs you didn’t expect when moving. Whether that be pizza for the people who helped you or a new dolly to lift the fridge.

Instead, hold off on announcing a housewarming party even if you find the perfect home. You’ll be able to work on your own time frame and not strain your budget.

Childproof your home

One first act you should do when moving into a new home is to childproof it. Even while moving, children can hurt themselves. Don’t take that risk. Try a “soft move” day in which you make sure your home is protected enough for your children. A little bit of planning goes a long way. 

Do a walk around

Speaking of planning, the day before your big move it’s nice to walk around your new home and mark where furniture is supposed to go. Most people opt to wait until moving day to choose where furniture will be placed. The problem with this? You waste a ton of time on moving day. You don’t want to be disorganized, especially if you have family members and friends helping you. When you move into your new home, you want it to be as seamless as possible. Know exactly where items are going with some pre-planning and gaff tape.

Check that the utilities are on

No one wants to move into a new home only to find that the electricity is still turned off. Don’t let this happen to you when moving into a new home. Call the utility companies beforehand as well as any other services you want the day of, such as an internet provider. Make sure they can serve you the day you move in. That way your home can be nice and cool after working up a sweat from all that lifting and moving..

Make a list of repairs and locks that need to be changed

Before moving, make sure to note down any repairs that need to be made by the previous homeowner. They may fix it themselves, or offer money for the fix during closing costs. After you start moving you are responsible for any damage done to the home. On moving day make sure you keep a list of any minor accidents that happened. You’ll be able to keep track of damage and prevent small problems from turning into big ones.

Make sure to change locks on move-in day as well. You don’t want any of the previous owners to have access to your home now that you have your family and stuff there.

Get to know your neighborhood

First impressions are important when joining a new neighborhood. You don’t want to get on someone’s bad side. When moving, make sure to consult your neighbors about parking for you and any moving trucks. After you have settled, make sure to thank your neighbors for the cooperation and that you’d like to get to know them more! As it turns out, your neighbors may be one of your best defenses against burglaries.   

Hire a moving company

Last but not least, hiring a moving company can save you time and effort when moving into a new home. If you just want to worry about getting into your new home faster and you have the cash to spare, then a moving company can help streamline your move. Each moving company is different, so scour your options for the best prices.

Are you looking for your new home? Not sure where to start? At MWT Realty we can help you achieve your dream of owning a home. We’ll work with you to find the right neighborhood at the right price. Contact us today and see how we can help you!