- Have a move-in kit ready (this is Lysol wipes, paper towels, toilet paper, soap, energy bars, and water)
- Have cash to tip the movers
- Plan out the rooms ahead of time and if possible: make a chart for the movers of furniture and rooms (I use a sharpie, blank paper, and painter’s tape to make signs for the movers. I will even put paper on the floor that says “white dresser” where the dresser will go)
- Have the movers lay runners out on your floors no matter what type of flooring you have
- Make sure you ask for the list of numbers to check off the boxes that come in
- Take pictures of any damaged item or room/wall in your house
- Fill out claims for all damaged items and/or missing items
- Don’t be shy-the movers are there to help you, feel free to ask them any questions or tell them about any damage while they are there
- Have an overnight bag of clothes and essentials at your fingertips to make the first night as easy as possible
- Before I moved, I covered my mattresses with a zippered protector. I kept the clean fitted sheets on them. I also kept clean pillow cases in the zippered pillow protector. So the first night in, just un-zip and find the flat sheet and it is time for bed!
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