Tips for a Stress-Free Move

1. Start Early and Create a Plan

Begin preparing as soon as you know you're moving. Make a timeline for packing, scheduling movers, and transferring utilities. Breaking things into smaller tasks prevents last-minute chaos.

2. Declutter Before Packing

Moving is the perfect time to let go of items you no longer need. Donate, sell, or recycle anything that won’t serve you in your new home. Less clutter = fewer boxes = lower moving costs.

3. Label Everything Clearly

Use color-coded labels or stickers for each room. This helps movers place items exactly where they belong and makes unpacking faster and more organized.

4. Create a “First Night” Box

Pack essential items you’ll need right away—medications, toiletries, chargers, a change of clothes, cleaning supplies, and basic kitchen items. This saves you from digging through boxes after a long moving day.

5. Hire Professionals You Trust

A reliable moving company can make all the difference. Read reviews, get estimates in writing, and confirm moving dates and insurance coverage.

6. Protect Important Documents

Keep passports, financial documents, contracts, and moving paperwork with you—not in the moving truck. Store them in a secure folder or backpack.

7. Take Photos of Electronics & Valuables

Before disassembling electronics, take pictures of the wiring. Also photograph valuables for security and insurance purposes.

8. Notifying the Right People

Submit a change of address through USPS and update your address with banks, insurance providers, subscriptions, employers, and family.

9. Prepare Pets Ahead of Time

Help pets adjust by keeping them in a quiet room on moving day. Pack their essentials and introduce them gradually to the new home to reduce anxiety.

10. Do a Final Walkthrough

Before leaving, check every closet, cabinet, drawer, and storage area to ensure nothing is forgotten. Take photos of the empty home for your records.