Tips to Follow When Moving Into a New House

If you have a rented apartment but are moving into a new house, let's say - congrats! That's a big step in your entire life, and you should consider it carefully. Every single thing you do could cost you dearly. 

In this moving checklist, we will discuss the main steps to ensure you won't come across challenging situations. 

Tip 1: Do a walk-through

In addition to the move itself, you're also looking at a period of several weeks where your home will be in complete disarray. You'll also want to take enough time to make sure that everything has been put away safely and that your belongings are in good condition — among other things. Before you look for moving truck rental services, ensure everything is in order. 

Do previous owners stick to their words? Is there something that has been "slightly" not like negotiated? This is the right moment to address any concerns you have.

Tip 2: Make a plan for your unpacking

Finding moving companies is the easier part. However, if you have plenty of boxes for moving, then it's a different story. Packing up a houseful of belongings is a lot to handle all at once, but it's possible to do it well if you're organized. It's tempting just to jump right in, but when you start with random boxes, you end up with a bunch of plates, no silverware, and so on. You might be worried about what goes where and what should be a priority.

Tip 3: Take safety measures for kids

When relocating with children or pets, it's easy to overlook potential safety hazards during the move. To help kids and pets feel safe and secure in their new environment, follow these tips for moving with kids and pets:

• Outlets and sharp edges should be taped down or covered with a plate. 
• Use colored tape on boxes of dangerous objects (cleaning supplies, glass, etc.) so they are easily identified as being different from toy boxes.

Tip 4: Install utilities

You just bought a sweet new house and you want to get settled as soon as possible. The first thing you'll want to do is set up your utilities: electricity, heat, gas and water. If you have phone service in the same place where you bought your new home, you don't have to worry about that. 

However, if you're moving from another city or state, your service could have an issue. Ensure you have secured Internet connection and plan things in advance, to avoid bad situations.

Tip 5: Have accessible funds

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Tip 6: Time for a deep clean

Living in a home that's just been emptied can be a big stress reliever. It gives you the chance to do all the cleaning, organizing and remodeling that you've been meaning to do for months. Vacant houses are often filled with cobwebs, dust bunnies and junk. Getting rid of them can give you a fresh start on your new place!

Tip 7: Explore the neighborhood

Welcome to "the 'hood." When you're ready for a walk, head outside and explore your surroundings. Most of the action is going to happen just outside of your door — keep your head up and eyes open, and visit local hotspots around the neighborhood. There are a lot of networks set up expressly for meeting neighbors — join those and get involved with the community.

Being an active part of the community can help you find what you need and settle much faster than being isolated.

Summary

Moving feels daunting at times, but luckily, you can make your transition easier by following the seven tips listed above. Taking care of the entire moving process is often intimidating, but it's a significant, essential issue that needs to be solved first. The sooner you focus on the big stuff, the sooner your new home will feel cozy.