Now that the inspection period is done, and the appraisal has been sorted out, it’s safe to hire movers and start packing Call now to get moving estimates and secure a mover as they often get booked up weeks in advance.
Remember that you have to be out of your place by the time closing begins and it's preferred to be moved out before the Buyer's final walkthrough. Therefore, our recommendation is to move out of your place the day before closing to be safe. If you can’t do that then have your movers come very early the day of closing such as 6am so you can be out by the time closing occurs.
Check out our vendor list of our recommended movers here.
Whichever mover you end up using, we highly recommend asking them to bring wardrobe boxes with them for all of your hanging clothes. That way you don’t have to take everything off the hangers and pack the items up. Instead, the movers will simply grab everything in your closets that is hanging, put them on the rods in the boxes and then when you get to your new home you can just grab the hangers and hang the items back up. Saves a ton of time.
Moving Supplies
Start gathering boxes and packing supplies. Often you can find free boxes on Next Door or Facebook. Otherwise, Amazon, Uhaul and Uline, are all great places to get moving supplies online.
Pets
Moving can be incredibly stressful on pets so consider having them stay with a friend or in pet daycare for a few days while you move and get settled into your new place.
Items to Leave
Usually anything attached to the walls such as shelving, curtain rods, curtains and curtain rods need to stay. Everything else needs to go with you. If you aren’t sure, ask us as taking the wrong items can cause problems at the walk through.