Moving to a new location can be stressful and sometimes very confusing! Luckily Faircloth Realty is here to help. Below are some helpful tips to help smooth along the process and get you on the right track to a worry-free, easy move.

Here is a quick checklist that might be helpful for both before and after you move:

• Tag your Items- For your garage sale, tag all items and be prepared to wheel and deal. Garage sale gurus love to haggle.
• Pack Heavy – Pack Light- Pack heavy items in small boxes and lighter items in larger boxes. 
• Know how to Pack Plates and Records- Plates and record albums should be packed on end vertically, rather than placed flat and stacked.   
• Protect Your Memories- If it’s irreplaceable, take it with you in the car (you don’t want regrets later). But if you do decide to pack framed photos or art, place sheets or blankets between them for added protection.
• Give the Kids an Exercise- Have children write their names and new address on the cartons from their rooms so they can become familiar with their new street and town.
• Keep the Phone Book- Take your current phone book with you. You may need to make calls to residents or businesses back in your former hometown.
• Remember the Bare Necessities- Toilet paper, telephone, toiletries, snacks, coffee (and pot), soap, flashlight, screwdriver, pliers, can opener, paper plates, cups, utensils, a couple of pans, and paper towels are some of the essentials you may need upon arrival at your new home. Pack a box with these types of items and ask your van foreman to load it last so that it will be unloaded first.

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