Not really – Sure, you can conduct a move this way, but it’s incredibly inefficient to not take the time to think through the end to end move and plan accordingly. We often hear stories from people that booked a mover (or did it on their own) only to have things not go as planned, their day included multiple trips, long days, returning stuff that didn’t fit, broken items, and frustration.
It’s not JUST about getting the floor plans, figuring out where items will fit/be placed, and getting those items to the new home. Time and/or money can be saved by thinking through the end to end steps and outcome to be achieved!
Things you should consider, include…
-WHEN do you move? Think through traffic considerations, parking, elevator use, etc.. Time is money when it comes to moving so consider the billable ‘truck and men’ time.
-HOW to pack the boxes? Insurance is nice, but often minimal – especially when comparing it to the emotional value of, typically, one of a kind items that have memories attached to them. Packing boxes of one of a kind things is a unique skill. Additionally, planning the unpack when packing can ensure things are set up just the way you like them. Want to set up that curio cabinet just the way you had it at your old home? Take a picture of each shelf so that it can be set up exactly the same way on the other end.
-HOW to pack the truck? Movers move things, yes, but they don’t scope out where items are going and therefore don’t actually know how best to load the truck to know what should come out first,…so that it gets put down in the right place the first time right out of the truck. Having someone who knows the layout so the movers can ensure a one-touch, efficient flow of items to their specific destination within a new residence.
-WHO should be there? Moving into a smaller space can mean that there’s not a lot of room to have lots of helpers. Minimize stress by having someone take mom and/or dad out while someone else instructs the movers on where to place things, unpack, make the bed, hang up pictures, and get the paper/boxes out of the room so it feels like home!
Now – this is an example of just one of the key projects involved in a downsize. There are a number of other projects including deciding on a new home/residence, dealing with the excess stuff, and achieving an efficient home sale. Each one of these comes with at least the same level of complexity.
