5 Simple Steps to Efficiently Pack for Moving into Your New House

Start the Home Moving Process Today with These Tips

There is nothing like the thrill and excitement of signing the papers to your first home. It can be a relief to know that you are finally concluding the whole process that has kept you on the edge of your ;seat the past month or so. However, there are other things you need to consider now, such as getting your home ready and your things packed. With this in mind, we want to share a few tips to get you started with the moving process in a more efficient way.

5 Steps to Start Packing for When You Move into Your New Home

1. Separate and declutter. This is where you need to start. You can begin to take care of this important step as soon as you start the home-buying process. It won't feel as overwhelming when you get the keys to your new house and you realize all the work you have ahead. Start with one section of the house a week. Depending on your pace, you can do one small section, like a closet, every week or a full room.
2. Decide. When decluttering, divide your things into four sections. One, things you are going to sell or give away. Two, things that need to be thrown away. Three, things you are unsure of, and four, things you absolutely want. Once you are done dividing, throw away the things you need to. Separate the things you are selling or giving away. Put them away neatly for a yard sale or to take to your local Goodwill. You will be left with two piles: one of things you are sure you will take to your new home, and another pile of things you are unsure of. Pack the things you are unsure of and put them away. If you need them before your moving day, it is likely you will need them in your new home. If not, you probably don't need to take them with you and can give them away or sell them.
3. Don't forget important paperwork. It can be easy to forget about important papers in the middle of moving. Make sure you keep all of your ;important documents in a safe box or drawer that you remember to take special care of when you move. Don't forget to include your title insurance policy in those important documents as you never know when you might need it. In case of any questions or doubts, also keep Patriot Title Agency, Inc.'s ;contact information and phone number (1-866-475-3005 ) at hand.
4. Supplies. The next thing you need to do is to gather supplies, mainly boxes. It is wise to start this way ahead of time, if possible when you are half-way through the buying process. This will make it easier and less expensive to get boxes, tape, labeling markers, etc. Look for sales and don't buy boxes as this can really add up in dollars. Instead, visit your local market, grocery store, warehouse store, or liquor store and nicely ask if you can have a few of their empty boxes. Do this once a week until you have several good sturdy boxes for things that need to be packed. Make sure that when you do pack you don't overfill the boxes. They should be no more than 3/4s full. ;If the things you fill them with are heavy, add more tape and make sure that ;you properly label what needs to be treated with care.
5. Start looking for quotes. Another thing you can do fairly soon is figuring out who will help you take your things to the new house. Will you have friends help you move your stuff and take it all in a truck or will you pay a moving service? Now is the time to start calling around for quotes for ;moving trucks and services. This will give you a better idea as to how much you will spend and what services you would like to contract. ;For more information about ;what you need to do to get yourself ready to move into your new home, read our previous post.

Owner's Title Insurance in ;Ohio

Make sure that before you move into your home you have also taken care of all the insurance policies you need, especially title insurance. Owner's title insurance is a very crucial part of ;the home buying process because it is what ensures that a past problem with the ownership of your home will not affect you. Learn more about title insurance and get your quote now ;by calling the experts at ;Patriot Title Agency, Inc. Dial ;1-866-475-3005 ;today and let them take care of the rest.