Moving is a hectic time, rarely will you ever find it not to be. You are uprooting you life from one home, and moving on into a new one.
When you are moving, you will need to close down affairs at your existing residence and arrange new services at your new home. People tend to arrange for an overlap period during the move from one residence to another; however you will have to remember that you will be paying two rents in that one month.
It can get costly, however it will give you more time to pack and set up your new place.
If you do schedule your move at a busy time, such as the end of the month, planning is the key to your move.
Have everything sorted out before hard, van rentals, phone and cable hook-ups, etc. As you set up your new services, remember to disconnect your current home, making you not liable for any usage after you have left.
Organization is the key to making a smooth move, if you know you will be moving, prepare packing in advance. You will find yourself saving a lot more time, and almost making the move effortless.
When you do move, keep note on everything that has been packed and moved. You are creating an inventory list; this way you are sure to keep your items in check and hopefully get them there in one piece.
Jeff Markewich
Broker of Record with InfoMarket Group GMAC Real Estate
www.imgrealestate.ca
