Buying or selling a home is an exciting—but stressful—milestone. For some, the most daunting part is packing and moving. But proper planning and a solid packing strategy can ease the task. These 10 practical tips will help.
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Plan
1. Schedule adequate time.
Depending on the size of your home, packing up everything you own can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. The estimated time based on your current home size:
- Studio/1 bedroom: 1–3 days
- 2 bedrooms: 3–5 days
- 3 bedrooms: A week or more
- 4+ bedrooms: Two weeks or more
2. Get new boxes and packing equipment.
Using new materials like packing foam and bubble wrap (instead of using old rags and newspapers) reduces the potential for allergens being tracked into your new home.
Source: https://www.nar.realtor