Making Moving Easier During These Times

Everyone knows that moving during any time of the year in any type of physical or economic climate can pose its challenges. This then raises the question of how can you make your move less stressful? Even if it is the most ideal time of year to move in your area there can already be stressors but adding restrictions of a pandemic can have you planning your move in a whole new way. Here are 5 helpful tips as you navigate through your move.

Remove What You Don’t Need

It doesn’t matter what is happening in the world, decluttering is what everyone needs to do when they have a move in the works. With everyone spending more time at home these days, invest some of that time in organizing and get rid of things you don’t want or need anymore. Having a lighter load will make your move easier and most likely cheaper if you have less to pack up and transport.

Your Financials

A good rule of thumb that most financial planners will recommend is to have 6 months of your expenses set aside should there be a pause in your income. Today, the world is amidst economic challenges with the current pandemic where things are changing all of the time. Evaluate your own financial situation from your savings account to your job security and rate your risk and level of comfort.

Virtual Options

There are many options that exist today for doing some things virtually. For example, real estate agents are already taking advantage of this with doing as much digital marketing as possible including 3D tours and similar. You can do some virtual things on your end too like doing calls or video chats with the professionals you need to hire, updating your address online and ordering supplies to be delivered to your home. 

Lookout For Deals

One thing that is for certain is money is cheap to borrow these days with low rates. Mortgage rates continue to be astronomically low making this an attractive time to buy a new home. Some markets are busier than others which means that you may be able to combine these low rates with a great deal on a new home in an area that is in less of a demand than some others. 

DIY Items

While there are some professionals that you will need to hire from mortgage agents to real estate agents and attorneys, some things you may be able to do on your own rather than hiring for. Maybe your property needs some repairs like painting before selling that you can do yourself. Rather than hiring movers to pack and move you, try doing the bulk of the packing on your own first and just have them do the actual move.