HomeMoversPack 2020

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AVOIDING MISTAKES
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Five most common
home mover mistakes
Whether you’re a first-time mover or you’ve done it before, moving is stressful and takes
lots of planning to accomplish; so it’s always advised that you take some time to
ensure a smooth transition to your new home.
Many new homeowner mistakes can be easily avoided with a little preparation. Don’t let the
following potential mistakes dampen your excitement. Instead, plan ahead and keep these
tips in mind.
Ignoring maintenance
You would have done a walk-through with a
licensed inspector during the home buying
process, so you’re aware of what issues need
attention and which can wait. That’s not where
home maintenance stops. Home maintenance
includes tasks you may have never thought of
before, like cleaning the gutters, power-washing
the house, prepping your pipes for winter and
much more.
Making major renovations right away
Understandably, you’ll be excited to make this new
house your own by adding those personal touches,
but while small changes are to be expected, major
renovations should wait. Give yourself time to live
in the home, see how it feels, and determine what
larger renovations will look like as needs arise.
Forgetting to prep for your pet
With all of the other things to worry about, it’s
easy to forget that the family pet needs to move
too, and that’s one thing the removal company
can’t throw in a box! Visit your vet before
moving to make sure your pet is up-to-date
with all their current shots, tags, certificates,
and proper identification. If your pet will be
traveling by air or in a car a long distance, ask
about travel recommendations. Make sure you
carry the your pet’s papers with you, and when
you get to your final destination, reinstate your
pet’s routine and reward it with a special treat.
Not budgeting for additional expenses
Moving can be expensive but any veteran
homeowner will tell you that there’s always
more to budget for—and these issues seem to
pop-up out of nowhere, like a broken washing
machine right after you need to fix a leaking the
roof. Plan for the unexpected by putting away
extra money in case of an emergency.
Getting locked out
Being a new homeowner can make you more
susceptible to being locked out: you run out to get
something and realise that the new keys aren’t on
your old keyring. You walk outside with the trash,
forgetting that the new door locks behind you.
This mistake can lead to another one: choosing a
locksmith that’s not reputable. In your hurry to get
back into the house, it’s easy to forget to do your
research and listen for clues that something’s
not right.