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Making Your Move in Omaha as Simple as Possible

by Nancy Heim-berg

Are you buying a home in Omaha or plan to sell your Omaha home? If so, you may be dreading the moving process. To be honest, it's never easy. But there are ways to make the process go more smoothly and with less stress. Here are some tips to help your nest move a successful one.

Plan as Far Ahead as Possible

When planning a move into a new home, it is important to start several months in advance of the actual move-in date. For long distance moves of several hundred miles or more, planning should begin at least twelve weeks in advance. This involves creating a moving timeline, hiring necessary movers or professionals, and notifying the post office and utility companies of the final move-out date. Proper planning ensures a smooth and stress-free move.

Don’t Do Everything on Your Own

Hiring professional movers is a wise decision as it saves you from doing the bulk of the moving work yourself. In addition, it guarantees the utmost safety for your belongings during the move. Professional movers are highly experienced and know the exact ways to transport your belongings from your old home to your new home with the highest level of care while working as quickly as possible. This ensures that none of your possessions get damaged during the move. Moreover, having professionals handle the move makes it faster and smoother overall compared to doing everything with just your friends.

Hiring additional movers can simplify your move. A reliable vehicle shipping company can transport multiple cars safely and efficiently. This enables you to keep your family together in one car during the move, or you can opt for a comfortable plane or train ride.

When planning a move, it's important to be cautious about who you hire to assist you. Before making any decisions, take the time to research moving companies online. Look for positive reviews on sites like Google and Better Business Bureau. Once you've identified potential Omaha companies, request quotes from each of them to compare prices. Don't hesitate to call and ask any questions you may have. If the company is friendly and able to answer your questions truthfully, they may be a good fit for your move.

Unclutter

Before your move, it's important to downsize your belongings. Take the time to go through everything you plan to bring with you and get rid of anything that you no longer use or need. If you have the budget, consider hiring a professional organizer to help you get everything in order before moving day.

Uncluttering before moving can greatly speed up the process. By reducing the number of items to be packed, transported, and unpacked, the entire process becomes more efficient. Packing fewer items takes less time and can be done more quickly, ultimately making the move faster.

Pack Methodically

It is important to prepare for a move in advance by gradually packing and labeling boxes by room. Rushing to pack everything in a short amount of time is not recommended. Prior to packing, it is helpful to declutter. Labeling boxes with their contents and designated room will simplify the unpacking process and ensure that items end up in their proper place.

To simplify packing during a move, it's worth considering using different types of boxes for different items. For instance, old beer boxes with handles can be useful for packing books. Additionally, packing smaller yet heavier items in rolling backpacks can make transportation easier. Rolling these items instead of carrying them can save time and energy.

When moving, the bottom line is the be as organized and prepared in advance as possible. Get professional help as much as you can afford to. Doing so will ensure your next move will go as smoothly as possible.

Have your home needs changed in the past year? Perhaps you’ve outgrown your present home, or need to downsize to a more suitable home. If you’re ready to make a move, let’s connect and talk about all the amazing opportunities that are available to you!

Moving houses signifies a new chapter in your life. The end of memories in one address and the promise of newer and more beautiful ones in your new abode. And while this is a very exciting time, there is also the inevitable stress that accompanies the process – the main stressor being the moving process. If you found yourself nodding in agreeance to the previous sentence, this blog post is for you! We have put together a list of tips and tricks below to help make your move a little more stress-free, hopefully allowing you to enjoy the process and focus on the excitement of the new chapter ahead. Let’s dive right in!

The first tip we have for you is to start early. You may think that packing up your home may only take a day because, well, it’s just throwing items in boxes, right? Wrong. Even the most skilled and experienced packers find that the process always takes longer than they think. So we suggest you start packing up your home about two to three weeks prior to moving day. This will allow you to sort through your items in a thoughtful way by donating things that no longer serve you and throw away items that cannot be reused by someone else, ensuring that you are not hauling unnecessary items to your new home. We also recommend starting with packing items that you use least, such as books, china and holiday decorations. 

Our next tip is to have a system to help you stay organized. You want to be sure to mark (with a star or some sort of symbol of your choosing) the boxes that have the items you know you will need first, such as clothing, kitchen items, toiletries and towels. On that same note, if you are looking to save a little bit of money, try finding used moving boxes as opposed to purchasing new ones. Next, it is important to understand that just because the box is large, that does not mean that you have to fill it with a bunch of heavy items. Try using the larger boxes for lighter items to ensure that the box does not weigh a hundred pounds or break during the moving process, as that can be a huge burden and slow everything down.

When it comes to clothing, may people think you have to take the items off the hangers, fold the clothing, pack the clothing and pack the hangers separately. Not only does this take a lot of time initially, it also creates more work for you at your new home to hang everything back up. Instead, keep everything on the hangers, cover with a large trash bag, and put them in the back of your car for transport. It will save a lot of time – which is a hot commodity when moving! Our last piece of advice is to have a plan for moving day. Make sure that you have all your boxes labeled on both sides so you can always see what is contained in each, and have it all organized for the movers when they arrive. This will help to ensure a stress-free and more enjoyable moving day for everyone involved! 

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