Prevent that by clearly labeling things as you go. Not being able to find things immediately once you’ve moved in also stresses out 30% of movers. Twenty percent of survey respondents said furniture that didn’t fit ended up being a major cause of moving day drama. If you have any items that won’t fit into your new dwelling, get rid of them at this time, too.
On that note, measure your new place before you move. “Getting rid of nonessential items before a move can be cathartic, and can also reduce the cost of your move,” says broker Mickey Conlon of HGTV’s “ Selling New York.” “Consider donating the unwanted items to charity in exchange for a tax deduction.” Then, there is the moment when the actual boxing up of stuff must start. Some buildings require you to have a certificate of insurance in order to move in: “If you don’t get a certificate, some property managers simply won’t allow your movers into the building.” Stage 2: Packing panic
“If you ask two men from Craigslist to come help you move, it is doubtful they’ll provide insurance,” says Lior Rachmany, CEO and founder of Dumbo Moving and Storage. Unless you’re planning to move yourself, this is also the time to lock down a reputable moving company, one that has moving insurance as part of the deal. “These can have a significant impact if you receive prescriptions by mail, paychecks, W-2s or tax information sent to your home, which many of us do.” “Some new homeowners also forget to notify their employer and their medical insurance company of their new address,” says real estate broker Julie Marie McDonough.
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