“Yay or Nay?”

Have you ever decided to move into a fully furnished apartment?

The weeks leading up to a big move can be exhausting and leave you feeling overwhelmed. Having a basic checklist to help you stop looking at the big picture and start concentrating on the smaller, much-needed items, is what moving a home is all about. Usually, about four weeks to your deadline is a great time to start taking care of the items that need to be scheduled in advance. Tackling these items now will allow you to be more flexible later for dealing with unexpected matters that might pop up closer to your move time.

Here are 4 essential goals to consider prior to moving:

Declutter! – This is the time where you need to look at everything in your home and begin to declutter it all. One of the biggest things I like to do is to take a trash bag and go room to room to put things in the bag I won’t use. I’ll have a few bags that will be labeled for a consignment store, a garage sale to move with us to the new home, or to just plain throw away. By labeling everything as well it keeps things visible for you to see what is going to what location so you can designate accordingly.

Find Available Homes – Before you move, you want to make sure you have a place to be moving to. If it’s a relocation that you are experiencing, make sure that the company that is moving you sets you up in an apartment or a hotel room so you have a place to go to. If you are moving on your own, house hunt before you put your home on the market. This gives you an idea of how much money you want to spend in your new location and once your other home sells, you’ll know how much money to put down for a down payment. Check out various neighborhoods, schools and ask neighbors what they think of the area before settling on a home. Think about how many bedrooms you want, bathrooms, and an ideal layout of what your home will look like. Don’t be afraid to imagine that dream home either!

Have a Budget – One big goal to set before you move is your budget. To get an accurate idea of how much money you may need for your relocation, find out if your savings will be enough to cover all your moving-related expenses. Create a moving budget. Figure in all the moving company expenses (their rate, extra service charges, and more) or if you are using a rental truck, think about gas prices, road tolls, and parking fees you’ll have to encounter when you drive. Don’t forget to factor in the cost of any necessary packing materials (boxes, newspapers, and sturdy tape). There may also be some travel expenses if you are flying and post-relocation expenses. Having a fund for any emergency that may come can also make you feel a little bit better about your move and could be necessary should you get a flat tire, miss your flight and have to find another one, or someone gets hurt packing your valuables and you need to visit a local hospital.

Check into Something Smaller – If you are moving and something may have fallen through with the new home, there are a few different ways you can help you and your family. You could check into a hotel or you could also find an apartment to live or lease in until your home is ready. Furnished Apartments Atlanta offers these options for you in the center of the city! This Bricks Perimeter Center offers furnished apartments, corporate housing, extended stay, or short-term rentals depending on what you are looking for. Don’t be afraid to change up your plans to accommodate your current circumstances!

I’m sure there are many other big goals for you to set before your big move and whatever they are, have a calendar nearby that you can constantly check to make sure you are on track with everything. Staying organized and on top of these small tasks will pay off in the long run. I think if you accomplish these four goals before your move, you’ll actually make the move less stressful, especially if you hire professionals to help you! They take all the stress out of packing and moving for you!

Would you ever move into a fully furnished apartment, yay or nay? Work smarter, not harder! 🙂

“The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.” — Proverbs 13:4, NKJV.

Moni Jay, Off the Record