Pre-Pack and Declutter
Pre-packing, decluttering and removing things you are not using on a daily or frequent basis will make your move easier.
As a rule, the more floor, counter, and decorating space you can see the better. This will allow potential buyers to spatially conceptualize their personal items in the home without the distraction of your personal belongings.
Tip 1
If you find it hard to get started, just start with a couple of drawers, or pick the one room with the least number of belongings and start there.
Tip 1
If you find it hard to get started, just start with a couple of drawers, or pick the one room with the least number of belongings and start there.
Tip 2
Keep a box out as you start to pack and label it “OPEN FIRST”; these are important items you will need first to save you searching and you’ll also want to keep it with you and accessible for easy retrieval. Items you may want to consider packing in your “Open First” box are:
- Essentials: toiletries, medications, personal hygiene products
- Basic Tools: screwdrivers, pliers, utility knife, flashlight for assembly/repair
- Important Documents: identification documents, passports, rental agreements, moving-related paperwork
- Basic Kitchen Supplies: a few dishes, cups, utensils, a pot, hand towels, hand soap, a pan, non-perishable snacks, instant coffee or tea bags
- Clothing: pajamas for the first night and comfortable clothes for the next day
- Chargers: for your phone, laptop, and any other essential electronics
- Basic Cleaning Supplies: paper towels, toilet paper, soap, disinfectant wipes, a small bottle of all-purpose cleaner
- Child/Pet Necessities: diapers, formula, baby food, pet food, toys
- Emergency Kit: basic first aid kit with bandages, pain relievers. any necessary medications