Countdown: 5 tips for Moving Day

Poway, CA, May 26, 2015—No matter how much you pack and prep, a big move is always a hassle. Below, Dave Burningham, REALTOR® at CENTURY 21 Award shares five top moving tips for streamlining your process.

The Month Before:

Purge. Before you begin packing, purge, purge, purge. “Purging before a move makes sense – the less you have, the less you have to pack,” says Dave. Use your move as an excuse to have a yard sale, make a few trips to the dump, and donate those old clothes or toys.

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Master that pack list. Dumping everything in a box will only make matters confusing when it comes to unpacking. Instead, suggests Dave, organize regions of your house by number (one for kitchen, two for bedrooms, three for garage, etc.) and then number the boxes accordingly. Color coding is also a great way to efficiently organize your move.

The Day Before:

Make your moving-day kit. Your move will get messy fast if you don't take care of the essentials, says Dave.Pack a moving-day kit to help you transition easier from your old place into your new. Toiletries, a change of clothes, coffee—whatever is a must-have for that first night in your new place.

Enlist extra help. Nothing makes moving easier—and more fun—than happy helping hands. Invite friends, family and neighbors over to help you move on the big day. Entice them with a build-your-own sandwich lunch or a few celebratory beers at the end.

The Day of:

Be well rested. “Nothing derails a big day faster than a scant night's sleep,” notes Dave. Before the big move, clock a solid eight hours of rest and have a big, healthy breakfast before you get things going.

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For more information on moving, please contact Dave Burningham at dburningham@century21award.com, (858) 837-1727, or www.century21award.com/agents/davidburningham

For additional information on real estate, please contact CENTURY 21 Award at info@century21award.com, (800) 293-1657, or CENTURY 21 Award.