The best way to set yourself up for success with moving is to create a detailed moving plan. Once you have a series of steps to follow, all the guesswork will be taken out of the equation, and you’ll simply be able to execute the plan with minimal stress.
5 Steps to Plan Your Move Efficiently
Depending on the scope of your move, creating a relocation plan can feel overwhelming. As long as you take it one step at a time, however, you’ll be well on your way to a smooth move.
From small-scale apartment moves to family home relocations, we’ve seen it all at Sven Moving. Throughout our many years of experience in the Brooklyn area, our team has learned first-hand what to do when planning a move and — perhaps more importantly — what not to do. That’s why we’ve created this step-by-step guide to help our clients move from point A to point B with as little difficulty as possible.
1. Take Stock of Your Items
Before you even begin to gather any boxes or pack anything away, it’s important to do a thorough check of your entire home. Take stock of any and all items you have and what room they belong in, from the smallest knick-knacks to the largest pieces of furniture.
Physically taking note of your essentials, whether on pencil and paper or on your phone, is recommended during this step. However, even if you don’t literally write down each item and its location, taking mental note of all your things will help you get a more accurate picture of:
- How many boxes you’ll need
- Which types of boxes you’ll need
- How many people will be required to move them from point A to point B.
This information will be crucial as you begin to execute your move.
2. Sell or Give Away What You Don’t Need
While you’re taking a detailed account of all the items in your possession, you should also determine what you plan to keep for your new home and what you no longer want. The moving process is the perfect time to do an overhaul of old clothes, books, furniture, or other objects you don’t need to take with you.
We get it: it’s easy to let old or unused stuff pile up as the years go by. However, a move can be the perfect opportunity to reassess what you truly need. Can you imagine yourself spending the time and energy to pack up and move those old things you haven’t touched in years?
If not, do yourself a favor and donate, sell, or simply toss them. The fewer items you have to box up, the smoother your move will be. You’ll also feel so much fresher in your new home with a cleaner space and less stuff to find a new place for.
3. Create a Relocation Plan
Once you have a solid idea of what you’ll need to move from old home to new, it’s time to draft a detailed relocation plan for all of your items and furniture. This means planning exactly where your things will go in your new space by considering your new floor plan in comparison to your old one.
Remember, your new planned location for your items doesn’t have to be set in stone. This part of move planning will simply ensure that moving day itself goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
In addition, some of your items may require complex wiring or specific placement, such as your entertainment center or office space. By planning exactly where those items will go and how to connect them properly, you can minimize the stress of having to move delicate electronics around or spend precious time reorganizing your space over and over again.
4. Use Our Guide for a Smooth Move
The experienced team at Sven Moving has — quite literally — been around the block a few times. That experience has allowed us to compile a long list of helpful suggestions that make move planning easy for our clients.
Do you have questions about what size or types of boxes you’ll need and when to tell your landlord about a move? Browse this page to find the answers to all those queries and more.
As you’re exploring the details of move planning with Sven Moving, you’ll notice that many of our suggestions have an overarching theme: plan in advance. The longer you wait to alert your super, make your relocation plan, or start packing your boxes, the more stressful moving day will be for you and your family.
If you think it’s too soon to get started, there’s a good chance you’re mistaken. As long as you still have easy access to your everyday necessities, getting started on the planning and packing process earlier will only reduce your stress in the long run.
Allowing yourself plenty of time to execute your move means you won’t have to hurry during the process. This will help ensure that all your delicate items are stored properly and remain in pristine condition when you unpack them at your new home.
5. Make Moving Day as Stress-Free as Possible
After months of planning and preparation, moving day has finally arrived. The amount and type of relocation planning you’ve done leading up to this day will make a big difference in how smoothly it goes. Once your moving crew arrives with the truck, it will be go time, which means there’s no more time left to prep or plan.
Even if you’ve done your best to plan your move in advance, however, the actual process of transferring your items to your new home can still cause some stress. It’s a busy day full of motion, and you may not feel like you have a moment to catch your breath.
You can help to reduce this stress by enlisting friends and family members to help out. Our experienced team at Sven Moving will handle all the heavy lifting, but having loved ones around to help organize the day’s schedule and make sure everything is in its place can be a big help.
6. Settle into Your New Home
With plenty of relocation prep, along with a skilled team of Brooklyn movers, your moving day should be efficient and smooth. Once all the boxes have been moved and all the furniture reassembled, it’s time to begin the process of settling into your brand new place.
Keep in mind that it may take some time to feel totally at home in your new space. However, if you remembered to plan your relocation down to the last furniture item, you should already have the majority of your stuff in its proper place once your movers leave for the day. Do you see why we can’t recommend planning your move enough?
Have Questions About Move Planning? Call Us
If you haven’t moved in a while or you’re moving into a home type that’s new to you, it’s normal to have some questions. Take the guesswork out of planning your move and simply give us a call at Sven Moving.
We’re passionate about making the moving process as transparent and easy as possible for our clients. That is why we’re happy to answer questions and make suggestions based on the circumstances of your move. You don’t have to go through the process on your own when you have Sven Moving on your side!
For a Successful Move, Trust Sven Moving
Are you ready to get started planning your next move? Once you’ve browsed our many suggestions for move planning, it’s time to pick up the phone and schedule your moving day.
With our many years of expertise moving homes of all sizes in the Brooklyn area, you can rest assured that we’ve got you covered. Call us or contact us online today to book your movers with Sven Moving.
