Last updated 5 days ago
If you’re hoping to sell your home in the current buyer’s market, you’ll need to take measures to ensure that your home appeals to many potential buyers. One of the best ways to do this is to stage your home, making it look less cluttered and opening up the design scheme to fit multiple tastes.
In this video, you’ll learn why staging is so effective and how you can properly stage your home. Watch for examples of questions to ask when determining which rooms to stage and which items to remove from the home, and receive some quick and easy tips on creating a better environment for your potential buyers.
If you need to temporarily remove many belongings from your home to stage it, call Joey’s Movers at (888) 612-0995. We specialize in making moving easy, hassle-free, and efficient so you can focus on settling into your new home.
Last updated 12 days ago
While you may have plans to take off from your usual life and set out for new places, closing up your home isn’t a simple part of the process. Look below to find tips on preparing your home for vacancy.
1. Finish Moving
If you don’t want squatters claiming your belongings for themselves, be sure to move everything out of the home. If your friends aren’t able to help you out, hire a professional moving company to clear out your home quickly and efficiently. A top-quality moving company will even pack your items for you, so you can store them securely.
2. Thoroughly Clean the Home
The next step in readying your home for vacancy is to thoroughly clean it. As a home sits empty without air circulation, odors from the carpet, vents, drains, and even the walls will fester, leaving your vacant home smelling dirty, musty, and stale. If you don’t want to come back to those smells or leave them for future occupants, be sure to clean the carpets, wash the walls, pour bleach down the drains and cover them, mop the floors, and clean out the vents.
3. Shut Off Utilities
If you’re leaving the house permanently, have the utilities shut off. Even while you’re gone, you’ll still have to pay for the service until new residents put the bills in their names. However, if you’re only leaving for a few months, you may want to keep certain services on. Keeping your heater set to 60 or higher will ensure that pipes don’t freeze, and setting gas water heaters to “vacation” mode will keep the pilot light on, so you won’t have to have the gas company come out and relight it.
4. Board Up Windows
If your home is on the bottom floor, you may want to consider boarding up the windows. If squatters notice a vacant home, they won’t waste time claiming new territory, especially during the winter.
5. Turn Off Delivery Services
Finally, a pile of mail or newspapers is a sure sign of vacancy, so disguise your absence by turning off any delivery services.
If you need help clearing the belongings out of your home, call Joey’s Movers in Chicago. We’ll pack for you, load your boxes, safely transport and deliver your items, and gently unload your belongings. For more information on how we can make your move easier, call us at (888) 612-0995.
Last updated 19 days ago
Very few people enjoy moving, but it is often a necessity. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to make moving easier and more enjoyable. A good start is to avoid making the mistakes listed below:
1. Getting a Quote Over the Phone
Some moves are simpler than others, but it’s difficult for a moving company to give you a real quote until they see what you’re moving and where they will need to carry items. Be cautious when dealing with a company that offers you an exact estimate over the phone. A quality moving company will meet with you at your home, consult with you on the services they provide, and provide a quote once they have thoroughly evaluated what the move will entail.
2. Choosing an Unlicensed Moving Company
In an effort to be done with the moving process, some people hire moving companies without verifying their license or certification. If you value your belongings, don’t make this mistake—when it comes to letting professional movers into your home to handle your valuables, you want to choose a credentialed moving company you can trust.
3. Beginning Too Late
Another mistake made by many during the moving processes is starting too late. Moving takes a certain amount of planning and preparation—you’ll need time to find a new place to live, arrange for your healthcare records to be transferred, seek out new schools and jobs, gather the right packing materials, pack your belongings, and move. Fortunately, professional moving companies can help with the final steps, but they do their best work if you prepare beforehand and have a set schedule.
4. Not Using a Moving Checklist
A hassle-free move requires organization, so don’t make the mistake of not using a moving checklist. This useful list will guide you through the weeks leading up to the final move, so you can tackle small moving chores at a calm, stress-free pace.
Let the certified and licensed professionals at Joey’s Movers in Chicago help make your move hassle-free. We’ll securely pack, safely transport, and gently unload your belongings so you have minimal worries on moving day. For more information, call (888) 612-0995 today.
Last updated 26 days ago
To relieve stress from planning a move, use the helpful online resources below. If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed or would like a free estimate from a family owned and operated moving company, contact the experts at Joey’s Movers in Chicago. We offer a range of moving services to help you through your commercial or residential move. Call (888) 612-0995 to find out more about our moving services.
