Before You Move
The best way to enjoy a low-stress move is to get—and stay—organized. Which means taking some time to plan and prepare before moving day.
Get Organized
Take some time to go through your belongings and restore them to their proper places. Starting organized will make packing and labeling—and unpacking—much easier in the long run.
Declutter
Decluttering kills two birds with one stone—you're simplifying your move AND making your house look a whole lot better, all at once! As you organize your belongings, you'll likely come across a few things you probably don't use or need any more. Sort out these items and consider donating or hosting a yard sale to lighten up a bit. Remember, the less stuff you have, the less stuff you'll have to move!
Set up utilities
The last thing you want is to move into your new home... only to discover the electricity has been turned off! Find out who your new utility providers will be and give them a call to ensure you can transfer or start service in time for your move. Electricity and water are the big ones, but you'll likely want to have internet service as well. And while you're at it, you might want to forward your address with the post office, too.
On Moving Day
All right, you're packed up and ready to go and moving day is here. Here's how to proceed for a low-stress experience.
Take a personal bag
You should always keep your most important personal items and necessities with you—documents, medicine, cash, phone and phone charger, toiletries. This way, if you arrive before you moving truck, you won't be left without your essentials.
Do one last walkthrough
Once all your belongings have been moved out, make sure to do one last thorough walkthrough to make sure nothing has been left behind. Check all the nooks, crannies, corners, and cupboards where lingering belongings might be hiding.
After You Move
Congrats: you made it to your new home! But it's not time to start ripping open boxes juuust yet. Here's what needs to happen first.
Clean first
Your home is empty and cleaning will never be easier than it is now—before all the stuff is unpacked and moved in. So as much as you just want to be done with the unpacking, don't start yet. You'll be glad when it's all over that you took some time to clean first.
Unpack by room
Unload boxes into their proper rooms, then begin the unpacking process starting with the most important rooms—like kitchen, main bedrooms, and bathroom. Once you've got these unpacked, then you can focus on the family room bookshelf or the basement rec room.
Enjoy your new home
Congrats: you survived moving day! Welcome to your new home!
Still Have Questions About Johnston County?
If you're ready to find the perfect home in Johnston County or you have any questions about buying a home in the area, then it's time to contact me. I'm your local guide to all things JoCo and I'm more than happy to help! Want to learn more about buying a home in the area? I've got plenty of resources to help you out!
