If you find yourself in a situation where you are trying to keep your home clean but need to also pack for a move, these tips might be of help!
It doesn’t matter how much of a neat freak you may be; you still need to edit and clean out before your move. You need to keep everything together and spotless while your home is being sold and packed at the same time.
Tips for packing for your move.
- Pick a small section to clean. Begin in the early evening when showings are over.
- Keep two piles going – one to keep, one to go and have an area to evaluate the rest.
- Set aside anything you need to read through or repair. It can be done later.
- Touch each item once and decide.
- Be ruthless when going through your items. Do you really want it to go to another house?
- After your decision is made pack it, label it and store it in each room.
- Make sure everything is clean for tomorrow’s showing.
- Keep a master list.
Here are some general packing tips:
- Start early – take it slow. You don’t want to have the added pressure of leaving everything to the last minute.
- Declutter before you pack.
- Get quality supplies.
- Pack room by room. Label boxes so you know which room they belong.
- Pack a box of essentials for your first day in your new home.
- Use clothing and blankets as extra padding. Save your bubble wrap too!
Pre-pack what you don’t need for the next few months.
Get a start on packing. You will need to pack everything up when you move anyway, so you may as well tackle it now. The less stuff you have in your basement and garage will only make your home look more spacious and not cluttered. Packing will get you in the mood to get your home ready to sell.
How we can help you sell your home.
Lastly, no matter how neat and tidy you are, sometimes clutter does arise when you have a busy life. Our Anne Winch Real Estate and Staging Team is here to help you stage and sell your home so that it is the best it can be. We have numerous staging items and furniture to make your home look modern and perfect for viewing. For our clients, we also provide a free packing kit to get you started.
We hope that these tips help. Just remember, we will be with you every step of the way and we always have your best interests in mind. Contact us for any information about staging and selling or purchasing your next home.