Moving & Helpful Hints

Now that you’ve found a place to call home, you’ll need to select a moving date. Don’t underestimate your moving day. A well planned and organized move will take hours, while an unorganized one can turn into a weekend event. Now that you’ve signed your lease, ask your apartment manager about any restrictions concerning moving hours at your new community. Don’t hesitate to talk about your upcoming move with the leasing agent, they are experienced pros and they will be able to assist you with just about any questions or concerns you might have about your move.  They may even have some suggestions!  If you’re moving personal items and none of the big stuff like furniture, you’ll probably need to make moving arrangements with a friend or family member who can provide an suv, van or pickup. But, if you’re going to be moving larger items like a bed, tables, sofa and a flat screen TV you’re probably going to need a moving van or truck. If you are least 18 yrs. old with a valid drivers license, you should qualify. We suggest that you make your reservations with a truck rental company a week in advance of your moving date.  If you’re planning on moving during the weekend, it might be a good idea to make those reservations a few weeks in advance. Weekends can be get pretty crazy… Always confirm your truck reservation a few days before your actually pick up the truck. We also recommend you make arrangements to pick up your van/truck as early in the morning as possible. 3 or 4 customers in front of you can mean an hours wait!  Most rental centers will provide items you can rent or purchase such as dollies, boxes, blankets, tie-down ropes, tape, bubble wrap and other moving related supplies. These items will be sold at a premium so if you’re interested in saving a little cash, make a list and drop by your local hardware store a week or two before your move. This way you’ll be packed and ready to go on moving day. Speaking of packing, here are some time-saving packing ideas to keep you organized: