With demand for homes exceeding supply in many areas, it’s common for homes to receive an offer within a short time after being placed on the market. For homeowners, a quick sale may mean a narrow window in which to pack their belongings and move. Moving is always stressful, but can feel overwhelming when you have limited time. If you find yourself needing to move in a hurry, the following tips may help
- Start with the logistics. Whether you’re planning to hire a moving company or rent a truck, you’ll want to make the arrangements as soon as possible. Ask friends for referrals or consult online reviews, get 2-3 quotes, and make reservations with your company of choice. Having this part settled will give you peace of mind as you begin packing.
- Pack a bag of essentials. When facing a whirlwind move, it’s important to keep track of valuable items or those you need on a daily basis. Put together a bag of these essentials—which may include medications, important papers, electronics, a few changes of clothes, and toiletries—and keep it somewhere safe so it doesn’t get lost in the shuffle.
- Pare down your belongings—but don’t overthink it. Moving is a great opportunity to purge items you no longer need—and the more you get rid of, the less you’ll have to pack. With limited time, however, you may not be able to thoroughly take stock of your belongings. Aim to quickly identify items that you’re certain you can live without. If you’re on the fence about something, pack it up and reassess once you arrive in your new home.
- Focus on packing everything securely, rather than having a perfect system of organization. Ideally, you’d have time to sort your belongings by room or in accordance with whichever system would make it easiest to unpack after the move. But if the clock is ticking, save time by packing your belongings wherever they’ll fit and wrapping them carefully to avoid breakage.
Sources: moving.com
