So you\u2019ve got a signed purchase agreement on a new home, and you\u2019re excited to move in. If you decided to do only a partial pack or self pack, you take the lead but we are still here to help! Take our tips on packing to help lighten your load a bit.<\/p>\n
Start early.<\/span> Once you\u2019ve got a signed purchase agreement on your house, it\u2019s time to start packing. This will let you pack at a more leisurely pace. Okay, so maybe packing is never \u201cleisurely,\u201d but packing all your stuff over a period of a month is way less stressful than trying to pack it all in one week.<\/p>\n Prioritize based on items you use the least.<\/span> Things like your off-season clothes and the clutter in the garage can all be packed up early, since you\u2019re unlikely to need them before you move. Go through your house and prioritize the items in each room, and then plan out when you need to pack them in reverse order.<\/p>\n Have a plan for the \u201clast minute\u201d packing.<\/span> There are some things, like some of your kitchenware and clothes, that you\u2019re going to have to pack last minute. If you have all your boxes and a \u201cgame plan\u201d ready for packing these things, the last couple days before your move will be much easier.<\/p>\n