When it comes to moving, many people feel overwhelmed. There are so many things to do and so much work to be done in such a short amount of time. 

If you are home downsizing as well, there are a lot of things that you have to think about to get it all done in a good amount of time.

But with a bit of organization and planning, you can make the process much smoother. If you need help with deciding the best course for what you need, here are some tips to help you downsize and move without all the stress.

Declutter that space

Start by decluttering your home. This may seem like a daunting task, but it will make packing and moving much easier. Go through each room and get rid of anything you do not need or use anymore.

You can donate items, sell them, or trash them. If you have items you want to hold onto but cannot be kept in your new place, you may want to think about putting them into an affordable self storage unit or leaving them with relatives in their attic/basement. 

This will help you keep things that you care about the most but are unable to keep in your new surroundings.

Once you have decluttered, start packing up the items you want to keep. You can do this room by room or by packing up everything you need for each activity.

For example, if you are moving to a smaller home, you may not have space for all your furniture. So, you will need to decide what pieces you want to keep and what you can live without. 

Keep the staples that you know you will definitely be using and get rid of/donate the ones you really do not need to have in your new home.

Hire a moving company

When it comes time to move, hire a professional moving company. They will be able to help you pack and transport your belongings safely.

Make sure to get an estimate from a few different companies so you can compare rates. Once you have chosen a mover, schedule a date for them to come and pack up your things.

Check out the reviews online of these companies you have come across first to see how people have felt when using their service. If you do not do this, you could get stuck with movers that are not great and could potentially damage your items if they are not careful.

Pack everything in advance

On the day of the move, have everything packed and ready to go. The movers will take care of the heavy lifting, but you will need to direct them to where everything goes.

If you are hiring a full-service moving company, they will also unpack your things at your new home. But if you are doing it yourself, be sure to unpack essential items first so you are not searching through boxes for things you need right away.

When you pack, bear in mind exactly what you are packing. Do not just throw anything into the boxes and hope for the best. Match items together, clearly label the boxes, and wrap delicate items in bubble wrap to keep them from breaking.

If a box is heavy, label it as heavy so anyone helping you is not going to hurt themselves by misjudging what they are picking up.

If you do all of this in advance, you can ease some of those worries when moving day comes and make the process a seamless and stress-reduced event. You can reduce the stress of the move out day even further by using a cleaning service such as Ivy Cleans in order to get rid of all the mess left behind when all your furniture is pulled out and all the dust and muck left behind is exposed. This saves you having to worry about it being clean for the next tenants or homeowners and means you don’t have to do it yourself when you want to spend time in your new home.

Moving is a stressful experience for everyone, but it does not have to be extreme. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can make the process much smoother. 

Hopefully, you can use these tips to help you downsize and move without all the stress.

Jane