Moving can be very intimidating. There are many details to manage from preparing your home for showings to hiring a moving company. It is hard to know where to start. Here are five reasons to hire a move manager. They can streamline your move and reduce your level of stress.
1. Pre-pack infrequently used items before the move date.
Everything in your storage areas at home and off-site will have to be carefully packed before the moving truck comes. It can be a laborious and time-consuming process. Let Out of Chaos handle this task for you. We can create an inventory of goods and their current condition. We will label boxes so you will know exactly where your things are and where they need to go at your new home.
Items we commonly pre-pack are:
- Off-season sports equipment, lawn/garden equipment, clothing and accessories
- Holiday dishware and decorations
- “Extras” such as towels, linens, bedding, office supplies, etc.
- Infrequently used small kitchen appliances and power tools
- Collections of books, CDs, DVDs, video games, etc.
- Memorabilia such as photo albums, scrapbooks, collectibles, trophies, etc.
- High-value or personal pieces you may not want displayed when the house opens for showings.
We can ensure that the boxes are safely stacked out of your way and if required, coordinate off-site storage.
2. Consult/advise on whether unwanted items can be sold through consignment or auction.
While helping you pre-pack, we can also help you declutter. You will have fewer things to pack and transport to your new home, and you may be able to earn some money on any items that you sell.
At Out of Chaos, we can coordinate the assessment and sale of your goods. We will tap into our extensive network of professionals who can evaluate and appraise your items. We also have contacts that sell certain articles by consignment.
3. Prepare home contents for sale using an online auction.
Online auctions are efficient, more cost-effective, and much less stressful than a traditional estate sale if you are downsizing your home. Out of Chaos can prepare your household goods for online auction through MaxSold. We have extensive experience in cataloging, photographing, and grouping items into ‘lots’ to maximize sale prices.
Once the auction has concluded, Out of Chaos will coordinate the disconnecting (e.g., dishwashers, light fixtures, etc.) of purchased items, organize the purchased goods by buyer name, and be on-site to supervise buyer pick-up.
4. Prepare home for sale.
Decluttering and pre-packing make it easy to get your home ready to photograph and show. From clearing the entryway to clearing countertops, Out of Chaos can get your home organized to attract and entice buyers.
5. Arrange your move
Out of Chaos will build a customized plan for your move. We can manage your entire project by:
- Coordinating movers and moving supplies
- Re-routing or cancelling services
- Arranging pet care and home cleaning
- Taking care of any other details specific to your relocation
Let Out of Chaos handle the details, so you can focus on the big picture.
To find out more about move coordination services from Out of Chaos Professional Organizing Services, please visit Move Management Services or simply contact the Out of Chaos team.
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