When it comes to buying a new home, packing up for moving day is only the beginning! Once you’ve arrived in your new home and the truck has left, your new life starts – here’s some moving tips on how to settle in quickly, from our team of Dallas cash property buyers.
#1 – Make sure your utilities are connected
If possible, make sure that your utilities are connected before you move in. There’s nothing worse than arriving at a new home and there’s no power or water! Call your utilities provider and confirm with them that everything is in order and have a friend or family member confirm this independently if you can.
#2 – Check and connect major appliances
Check that all major appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, washing machine, and dryer) are in working order, with no new damage to the structure, wiring, pipes, or connections. If there is damage or an appliance isn’t working, contact your insurance and find out if you can make a claim. It’s important to do this quickly, as there is usually a very short time limit on post-move claims. If your appliances are in good working order, make sure they are properly cleaned and connected before you run them. If there are other small jobs to do around the house or if you are moving on your own, it’s a good idea to have a local handyman come in and set everything up.
#3 – Check your furniture and take inventory
As part of your moving day prep or if you used a removal service, you should have a list of boxes and furniture. Check off every item in your home against the list and contact the removal company if anything is missing. This can happen quite easily if you are using a portion of a large truck. If anything is damaged or cannot be located, contact your insurance company as soon as you can and submit a claim for reimbursement.
#4 – Follow a priority list for unpacking
Unpacking usually takes a couple of days or even weeks, so it’s a good idea to have a plan to follow to make sure you have all the essentials covered. In general, it’s important to get the beds made and curtains hung in bedrooms, then get the kitchen unpacked and appliances running, followed by the living room area. Start by shifting large items of furniture into place to make space for boxes (or keep unpacked boxes in the garage) and open them one by one, emptying them fully rather than opening several boxes at once. If you are moving with children, prioritize getting their bedrooms sorted out first as this creates a sense of continuity and feeling settled.
#5 – Manage your pets
Pets, like kids, can feel very unsettled and anxious when you move house, so it’s important to keep your furry family members safe and secure as you settle in. Keep them contained in a quiet area of the home for a week or two, and don’t let cats out into the yard or dogs into uncontained outdoor spaces as they can easily panic and get lost. Place their bedding, favorite toys, and other familiar items in an out of the way corner so they can relax and get used to the new smells, sounds, and sights of their new home.
#6 – Re-establish your routines
There’s always a settling in period when you move to a new home, whether it’s halfway around the world or just across town. It’s important to take it easy and give yourself a break from your normal routine but do try and get back to life as normal as quickly as possible. This helps reduce the stress of moving home, helps families settle into regular life more quickly, and helps make your new house a home.
#7 – Celebrate your move
One of our best moving tips is to celebrate having your new home! In the stress of packing, moving, and unpacking, it’s easy to forget why you were so excited about this new space. A housewarming party, get-together with new neighbors, or even just a small celebration at home will remind you why you moved, what you love about your new home, and an opportunity to relax and have some fun!
Our best moving tips – Sell your home to cash property buyers in Dallas!
The most stressful time before you move home is usually selling your old home! It involves cleaning and repairs, open house days and show appointments, and the stress of trying to sell when you’re ready to buy your new home. Unless you’re with Shiny Key Properties! We purchase property in any condition, at any time of year, from well-kept family homes to teardowns. If you want to sell your home as is without having to look for a buyer, deal with a real estate agent and pay their commission, or even empty the property, then the best option is to sell directly to our cash property buyers in Dallas.
We can sell your property in 24 hours, putting a lump sum into your account in just a few days. Here’s how our process works:
- You enter your information on our website. We’ll contact you directly to discuss an offer for your property (you can also get a free property evaluation from our website)
- You can accept or reject the FREE NO-OBLIGATION offer
- Cash will be deposited into your bank account – with no real estate agent fees
- We can handle all aspects of the process, including clearing out the property
- You can also call us directly on 469-858-008
That’s all there is to it!
You can also download our FREE eBook for more information on how to sell your property in 24 hours.
Our team is compassionate and highly motivated to offer you the best possible market-related price for your home, so you can sell your property in 24 hours. Not only does this cash go straight into your bank account as soon as the sale goes through, but you also pay zero real estate agent commission.
At Shiny Key Properties, our trained consultants have years of experience in assisting local and out-of-state property owners to sell their property as is. To get an offer from cash property buyers, please contact us today and speak to one of our Dallas real estate specialists.