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Tips for Moving to Cheshire

Monday, June 20, 2011

by Sally Bowman Real Estate

Whether you’re relocating to Cheshire from across the country or down the street, the moving process can be stressful and expensive if it’s not carefully thought out and planned. If you can come up with a game plan and avoid these mistakes, you’ll be stress-free and excited about your new home and life in Cheshire right off the bat.

Hiring a moving company to do the heavy lifting is a wonderful way to ensure your move to Cheshire is seamless. However, hiring the wrong moving company can put added pressure on you and your expenses if it’s not chosen carefully. The best way to choose your movers is to ask friends and family for recommendations. They’ll be honest with you and not only tell you who is great, but who you’d be better off avoiding as well. Checking for any formal complaints with the Better Business Bureau, getting in-home estimates from several companies and skipping over any movers who require large down payments are all criteria to consider when choosing the best option for you.

While packing up boxes isn’t an enjoyable task, having your personal items damaged due to a quick and inadequate packing job is even less enjoyable. Take the time to secure your items so when you get to Cheshire you’ll be organized and ready to tackle the unpacking process. Labeling boxes with what room each goes in and a list or description of what’s in each box will ensure everyone’s belongings get to the right room right away. Here’s a tip: Keep a small box of necessities with you at all times with items like medications, an extra change of clothes, snacks and all important documents you might need to access quickly.

Don’t let pets get lost in the moving shuffle. Big changes can be stressful to animals so do your best to make sure they’re out of the way and taken care of on moving day. Consider taking them to a friend or neighbor’s home while the truck is being packed, and make airline reservations well in advance to ensure your pet has a spot on the plane. If you’re moving by car, reserve a room in a pet-friendly hotel so you’re not scrambling at the last minute to find a place to stay near Cheshire.

Moving to a new home in Cheshire is a great excuse to do some serious cleaning. Save time and money by leaving behind things you don’t need or want. One way to accomplish this is to hold a garage sale and try to make some extra money selling the things you don’t need to take with you to your new Cheshire home. Anything leftover you can donate to charity. This will ensure you have a fresh start with less clutter, and you’ll be saving the time of packing and unpacking things you don’t even use anymore.

Moving to Cheshire will be a choice you won’t regret. With such a welcoming sense of community, you’ll feel right at home as soon as you put the key in the door. There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat your first night in town to sample the local flavor and atmosphere. Please contact me to help you find the perfect home in Cheshire and to get acquainted with the area!