3 Proven Tips To Prevent Move-in Stress

The ultimate guide to a hassle-free and stress-free moving experience.

If you’re planning to move, you need to know how to reduce the stress of moving. I recently moved, and let me tell you, it’s challenging. Having done it four times during my real estate career, I can attest to how disorienting and humbling the experience can be. However, this time around, I did things differently, which made the move significantly easier. Today, I’ll share three tips to effectively reduce moving stress: 

1. Work with a professional organizer. The first thing I did to prepare for the move was to work with a professional organizer one year before my scheduled move. This step was crucial as it helped me get my belongings in order and eliminate items that no longer served me. By doing this, I avoided the hassle and cost of moving things I didn’t care about. This process took over a year and required some assistance, but starting early made a huge difference.

"Moving can be extremely stressful and time-consuming—hiring professionals will make everything easier."

2. Hire a team to pack your things. Next, I hired a team to pack up the house. Packing can be incredibly time-consuming, and I realized it would eat up a lot of our time if my husband and I did it ourselves. The crew we hired packed up our entire house in just four hours and labeled all the boxes. It was an efficient and stress-free process.

3. Hire professional movers. Lastly, I hired professional movers. I’ve never hired movers before and always tried to move everything myself, but hiring a team this year made all the difference. Movers are miracle workers; they handle everything from disassembling and reassembling furniture to placing items exactly where you want them. Thanks to them, we felt moved in on day one.

These three steps made our move the best and most stress-free I've ever experienced. If you need contacts for organizers, packers, or movers, please feel free to ask. You can message me at 603-557-6661 or email rhvizda@kw.com.  I’d be more than happy to help!