http://www.shleppers.com/ | A new year, a new home – let moving day be an exciting time, not a stressful one! Here are tips to help your family easily find movers and remember important items on the day of your big move.

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2. Summary
A new year, a new home – let moving day be an
exciting time, not a stressful one! Here are tips to help
your family easily find movers and remember important
items on the day of your big move.

3. Sort & Organize
• If you have plans to move this year,
you’ll need to start organizing – 4 to 8
weeks in advance is preferable.
• De-clutter and toss anything that won’t
make it to the new home – you’d be
surprised what accumulates over the
years!
• During these early stages, also be sure
to set aside extra cash for home
improvements or other items needed to
make your current home look as best
as possible for potential buyers.

4. Research
Realtor.com recently listed 10
housing markets that are expected
to experience the fastest sales
growth in 2015. See below for
predictions for expected growth in
the New Year:1
• Denver, CO: +14%
• Atlanta, GA: +11%
• Phoenix, AX: +11%
• Washington, DC: +10%
• Minneapolis, MN: +9%
• Des Moines, IA: +9%
• Dallas, TX: +7%
• Los Angeles, CA: +6%
• Houston, TX: +5%
• San Jose, CA: +3%

5. Take the Plunge
•Your budget: This seems like a no-brainer, but don’t buy outside of
your means. If the housing crisis taught anything, it is that prices and
values can fluctuate dramatically. What seems attainable now could
change in the future and put you in a difficult spot.
•School system ratings: If your family is moving with children, you will
want to pay particular attention to the quality and availability of
educational opportunities. Ask about school amenities, private schools,
and community involvement in addition to reading reviews and reports.
•New homes are not always best: Consider that a lived-in home may
also be a maintained home, and has provided the previous owner with
many years of happiness.
•Appearances can be deceiving: Sometimes you’re better off buying a
house that needs a little work or redecorating. You can get better deals if
you’re able to take on some work—just make sure you’re prepared for
what you are taking on.
After determining the location(s) you’re interested in and how they may fit in with the needs of
your family, it’s time to buy! When selecting a new home, be sure to keep the following in mind:

6. Order Supplies
• Now that you’ve gone into
contract on your new home, it’s
time to get ready for moving
day.
• Remember to choose the right
boxes for your belongings,
taking box construction or
materials (like cardboard) into
account, weight limitations, and
other factors like dimensions.
• You can try reusing old boxes—
especially for non-fragile
items—but consider purchasing
specialty boxes for unique or
oddly-shaped items such as
lamps or artwork.

7. Deep Cleaning
• Once you’re packed, it’s time to
get everything in shape pass on
to the new owners.
• Remember that a clean home on
closing day is often required as
part of the sales process.
• Some realtors may arrange for a
cleaning crew, but be prepared
with your own just in case.
• Make sure everything is cleaned
properly and signed off on so you
won’t be held responsible for any
issues down the road.

8. Choose Your
Movers
As you find yourself approaching the end of the
sales process, you’ll need to nail down your
moving company. Not all moving companies are
created equal and you need to choose the
moving company that’s right for you. Consider
these helpful tips:
•Call around for estimates that match your
budget.
•Make sure the mover is licensed by the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
•Check for any unsatisfactory claims with the
Better Business Bureau.
•Lookout for red flags like unanswered phone
calls or required cash deposits.

9. Plan Your
Payment
Almost as important as finding the
right mover is making sure you’re
prepared for the bill. Here are some
common moving company
expenses so you’re not surprised
when moving day comes:
•Ask if moving fees include fuel,
tolls and labor charges.
•Ask whether you will get a flat or
hourly rate.
•Determine if any specialty items
will cost more to move.
•Look into the cost of insuring
valuable items – you can never be
too careful!

10. Prepare for
Moving Day
Almost there! Don’t forget a few
last-minute items:
•Pack a suitcase of personal
belongings to hold you over
between moving and unpacking.
•Refill any prescriptions and
keep a first aid kit accessible.
•Forward mail to your new
address.
•Notify important contacts,
including doctors and clients, of
your change of address.

11. About Shleppers
Shleppers Moving & Storage was
founded in NYC in 1978. Since then,
they have expanded to 6 locations: Los
Angeles, California, New Jersey,
Rockland, Westchester, New York City
& Miami, Florida. With high standards
and dedication to customer
satisfaction, Shleppers is one of the
leading moving companies in New
York, serving families, prestigious
companies and notable celebrities.
To learn more, call (800) 769-9337 or
visit http://www.shleppers.com/.

12. Sources
1. http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/04/real_estate/hot-housing-markets/