Essential Resources for Relocating Your Family

Selling your home and moving your family can be a stressful process, but with some avid preparation, it can be a much easier undertaking. Get a head-start on deep cleaning for showing your home to potential buyers, and keep it as clean as possible for open houses. You can start the moving prep early by gathering packing supplies, and ask for help from friends or a professional organizer if you feel like it’s becoming too difficult.

Preparing your home for selling

Keep your house clean and free of clutter during the selling process.

• Keep your family safe by requesting virtual showings for potential buyers.
• Follow this open house checklist for helpful reminders on how to keep your home ready for showing.
• Make sure your home is well-lit and all personal items stored away before hosting virtual showings

Buying a new home

Juggling the demands of selling and buying can be hard; here are some resources.

• Find a trusted real estate agent like HMS Homes who can help do the searching for you.
• Take advantage of online options for viewing homes, whether it’s video chat tours or 3D walkthroughs.
• Be sure to keep yourself safe by wearing a mask to any potential viewings.

Getting ready to move

Get organized and lower stress by following some key pieces of advice. 

• In the weeks leading up to your move, be sure to collect packing materials and organize your personal belongings.
• Check in with your kids and be sure to keep them safe throughout the moving process.
• Make moving day a little easier with premade meals for the family and making sure everyone has an overnight bag of personal items.
• Ask friends or family to help, but be sure to show them your appreciation.

Relocating your family doesn’t have to be as stressful as you might think, as long as you commit to following some of the above advice. Keep your family safe while selling your home and buying a new house, and get organized to reduce moving-day stress. Everyone will be transitioned with minimal angst and maximum ease, thanks to your good planning!

Blog Credit – Kristin Louis @parentingwithkris

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