You chose the right REALTOR, the right community, and the right home to fit your lifestyle. The terms have been negotiated, the obligatory forms have been finished and all that's left is to pack and unpack the boxes.
Preparation should begin well in advance of your transaction. If you're selling your current home, make it more desirable and rid your space of unwanted products by recycling, giving, or selling them online. Regardless of who does the packing, ensure you've an inventory list of boxes and their contents. Or, you can enlist a moving company to pack for you, and prepare brief storage at a facility if you want it.
One box should ideally include cleaning supplies and necessary tools like a general purpose knife, screwdrivers, nails and a hammer. Talking of essentials, prepare a box of all you need for the initial few nights like snacks, drinks, a change of attire, toiletries and pet supplies.
Housework is mostly needed before you break open the boxes and procrastinating on this step will only add stress in the long-term. Keep in mind though , that cleaning each room on your own also offers a good opportunity to start an inventory of required fix-ups. If you foresee it as a roadblock, employ professional cleaners prior to your move. Tackle them first, beginning by lining the cupboards. Designating the proper individual for the job actually applies to setting up electronics ; do so to ensure precious time isn't wasted.
Sketch or obtain plans of your new place before your move, and arrange furniture primarily based on them. Take your time organizing these areas to reach the finest possible functionality.
Garages and storage spaces are underrated vis the seriousness they have in helping a home run efficiently. Depending on the season and your housing type, you might also want to set-up the barbeque so as to cook without making mucky dishes.
Break down boxes as you empty them and reduce your environmental footprint by reselling or recycling your packing materials where possible.
Finally, take some time out for walks in your new neighbourhood. Just like efficient emptying, getting involved with neighbors and community events will add to the enjoying of your brand new home.
TORONTO, January 4, 2013 -- Greater Toronto Area REALTORS reported 3,690 sales through the TorontoMLS system in December 2012 down from 4,585 sales in December 2011. Total sales for 2012 amounted to 85,731 down from 89,096 transactions in 2011. 