When you’re selling your home fast, packing up for a quick move can get quickly moved to the back burner, only to come back and be extremely overwhelming a few days later. Avoid getting stressed out with these easy to follow tips and you’ll be able to focus on more important tasks and won’t be staying up all hours of the night packing boxes. At Great Home Buyer, we’re proud to offer fast cash for your home. Whether you’re avoiding foreclosure, needing to move faster than you anticipated, or your home has been on the market for far too long and you’re just ready to sell, we can work together with you to get the best deal and have cash in your hands fast. Call us today!
Get Good Boxes
While any type of box may seem like it will work, using the correct packing boxes that are strong and durable will save many headaches and a lot of frustration. When you’re packing items that are breakable or heavy, throwing them in the box that has been storing all of your sports equipment in the garage for the past few years won’t cut it. Using boxes that are sturdy, strong, and haven’t been used to carry heavy items are definitely your best option. You don’t necessarily have to purchase moving boxes, either. People are often giving away boxes on Craigslist or other online forums, and you can even stop by a local retailer or grocery store and ask if they have any boxes they’d be willing to give to you. If neither of those options are viable, you can purchase boxes at a moving store. You’ll find that the higher the quality of the cardboard, the more items you can pack in the box.
Purge, Purge, Purge
Moving can kind of be a blessing in disguise because you’ll be forced to go through all of your belongings. Take a few extra seconds to go through your items and decide whether or not you truly want to keep them and take them to your new home. If you can’t take much because of space issues or because you’re moving far away, you can hold a garage sale to get rid of the items and make some easy cash. If that seems too overwhelming, you can hire a professional estate sale service to hold a sale to get rid of the unwanted items without the hassle of pricing and selling them yourself. You’ll definitely thank yourself later when you don’t have a lot of junk to unpack at your new home.
Label Everything
Making an organized system so you’re not throwing your crystal vases in with your hiking boots will save you time and drastically decrease the hassle factor of moving. Try to pack the kitchen items together and your bedroom decor in the same box as your bed’s throw pillows so that unpacking won’t involve you running around your new house trying to put things in the right places. This is also important if you have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance — in case anything is broken or damaged in the move, it will be easier to know what needs to be claimed. If you’re super-hardcore, you can also color-code or create a spreadsheet to further keep track of everything.
Save All of Your Receipts!
Did you know you can get a tax deduction for moving? If you’re moving more than 50 miles for a new job, then you can write off the moving expenses on your taxes. Saving all of the receipts from the move will ensure that you’ll have good records when tax season hits, and you’ll enjoy that nice write-off when you receive your tax refund. If you want to maximize your benefits, you can even open a credit card account specifically for the move and get extra airline miles or cash back, depending on your preferred rewards program.
Pack for Yourself
Easily looked over and a cause for major headaches, forgetting to pack clothes, toiletries, and other necessary items for you and your family can mean that you’re digging through boxes in your moving truck for pajamas and a toothbrush at midnight. Pack a suitcase for yourself and your family members with extra clothes and items that you’ll need after you arrive to your new home. If you’re staying in a hotel for a few days until your new house is ready, adding some books, games, or movies will also help you and your family to pass the time quickly.
Clean as You Pack
Don’t stay up until 3 a.m. scrubbing the floors and mopping the kitchen after the final box is packed. When you’ve completed packing a room, take some time to vacuum, dust, and mop if it’s needed. If you live in an apartment and you’re required to leave it cleaned, you’ll be thankful that you can turn in the keys after the last box is placed on the moving truck instead of having to stay behind to clean and dust. Cleaning as you go will also help you to be able to pack the vacuum and other supplies after you’re done instead of rushing to throw them in a box as you’re trying to get on the road.
At Great Home Buyers, we understand that sometimes you just need to sell your home and get out of town. Waiting months for an offer to come in can be disheartening and frustrating, especially if you have a new job or opportunity in a different state and the sale of your home is the last loose end you need to tie up before leaving. Stop stressing out and call Great Home Buyers. We’ve been in the home buying business for more than 15 years and will always give you the best price for your home. With many offers closed in less than seven days, we’re sure we can reach an agreement quickly so you can move on to better things! Call us today! We can’t wait to buy your home!
