Courtesy of Sam Robbins, REALTOR®

Tips for Packing Like a Pro

  1. Develop a master “to do” list so you won’t forget something critical.
  2. Sort and get rid of things you no longer want or need. Have a garage sale, donate to a charity, or recycle.
  3. Don’t throw out everything. If your inclination is to just toss it, ask yourself how frequently you use an item and how you’d feel if you no longer had it.
  4. Pack like items together. Put toys with toys, kitchen utensils with kitchen utensils.
  5. Decide what if anything you plan to move yourself. Precious items such as family photos, valuable breakables, or must-haves during the move should probably stay with you.
  6. Use the right box for the item. Loose items encourage breakage.
  7. Put heavy items in small boxes so they’re easier to lift. Keep weight under 50 lbs. if possible.
  8. Don’t over-pack boxes and increase the chances they will break.
  9. Wrap every fragile item separately and pad bottom and sides of boxes.
  10. Label every box on all sides. You never know how they’ll be stacked and you don’t want to have to move other boxes aside to find out what’s there.
  11. Use color-coded labels to indicate which room each item should go in. Color-code a floor plan for your new house to help movers.
  12. Keep your moving documents together, including phone numbers, driver’s name and van number. Also keep your address book handy.
  13. Back up your computer files before moving your computer.
  14. Inspect each box and all furniture for damage as soon as it arrives.
  15. Remember, most movers won’t take plants.

Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Copyright 2003. All rights reserved.


Contact Information

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc Sam Robbins, Broker
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc
1961 14th Ave
Vero Beach, Florida 32960

Phone: 772-643-5255
E-mail: Click here / Website: REALESTATEOFVEROBEACH.COM


Home | The Boulevard Village & Tennis Club | Search Foreclosures | Short Sale Listings | 96.5% FHA Loans | House Values | Must Read Articles | Vero Beach for Sale | Sebastian For Sale | Relocating? | Mortgage Calculator | Real Estate Glossary | Real Estate News | Custom Helpful Links | About Sebastian Florida | Grand Harbor | Condos | Accommodations | Costa d'Este | Disney's Vero Beach Resort | Holiday Inn Oceanside Suites | South Beach Place | Homes on the Barrier Island | Condos on the Mainland | Grand Harbor Properties | Sea Oaks Properties | Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club | Homes on the Mainland | Vero Beach: Florida like it used to be' | Homestead | About Sam | Golf in Vero Beach | Our Area Listings | Consumer Protections | Vero Beach Activities | Hotels | First Time Home Buyers' Homes | Making Home Affordable Refinance Program | List your Home with Us | Let Us Help | 946 Reef Lane, Vero Beach Florida | Vero Beach Video | Boulevard Townhomes | New Calculator
rss