Things to do prior to moving
Prior to moving, there are many things you can do to help you sell your home quicker and for a better price. So before you call us to help you move, please call us to help you get ready!
Purging and decluttering your home before a move can make the entire process smoother, less stressful, and even more cost-effective. Here are the key benefits:
1. Saves Time and Effort
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Less stuff means less to pack, label, load, and unpack.
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You’ll spend less time organizing and more time focusing on your new space.
2. Lowers Moving Costs
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Movers typically charge based on volume or weight. Fewer items = lower cost.
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You may even need a smaller moving truck or fewer boxes.
3. Easier Home Staging
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If you’re selling your current home, a clutter-free space looks larger, cleaner, and more appealing to buyers.
4. A Fresh Start
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Moving is a chance to reset your environment. Letting go of unused or unwanted items helps you start fresh in your new home with only the things you truly need or love.
5. Less Stress
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Clutter can be mentally overwhelming. Purging before a move brings a sense of clarity and control.
6. Opportunity to Donate or Sell
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You can give unused items to people in need or sell them for extra cash to help with moving expenses.
Declutter Checklist you can use prior to moving:
Here’s a Simple Decluttering Checklist to guide you through purging your home before a move. You can go room-by-room and decide what to Keep, Donate/Sell, or Toss.
🏠 General Tips Before You Start
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Have boxes or bins labeled: Keep, Donate/Sell, Trash
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Use the “1-year rule”: If you haven’t used it in a year, you probably don’t need it.
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Start with less sentimental areas like the garage or pantry.
📦 Decluttering Checklist by Room
1. Kitchen
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Expired food, spices, or canned goods
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Duplicate utensils, mugs, or gadgets
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Appliances you never use
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Chipped or mismatched dishes
2. Living Room
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Old magazines, newspapers, or books
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DVDs/CDs you no longer watch/listen to
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Worn or unused decor
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Excess throw pillows or blankets
3. Bedrooms
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Clothes you haven’t worn in the past year
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Shoes that are uncomfortable or out of style
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Extra linens, blankets, or pillows
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Old accessories (jewelry, belts, bags)
4. Bathrooms
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Expired makeup, medications, or toiletries
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Towels that are thin or stained
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Products you tried once and didn’t like
5. Office/Study
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Outdated paperwork (shred securely)
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Broken electronics or chargers
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Office supplies you don’t use
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Old greeting cards or mail
6. Garage/Storage
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Broken tools or duplicates
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Paint cans or chemicals you won’t use
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Holiday decor you didn’t put up last year
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Boxes you haven’t opened since your last move
7. Kids’ Rooms (if applicable)
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Toys they’ve outgrown
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Clothes that no longer fit
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Games or books they’ve lost interest in
✅ Final Step
Once you’ve sorted and prior to moving:
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Schedule donation pickups (Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, etc.)
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Sell valuable items via Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or a garage sale
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Arrange for trash or bulk pickup for anything else
Click here for a printable checklist: Pre-Move_Decluttering_Checklist
Your Delaware County Movers
At B&K Movers in Havertown, PA, we appreciate you and Your business! And we appreciate that moving can be a challenge! We love our clients and want to ensure their move is as stress-free as possible. And we take pride in making sure we help to protect all your assets. We hope to pick B&K when you are choosing the right movers!
Properly pack and protect your valuables. When you are packing, make sure you have sturdy boxes and double tape the bottoms. Don’t over pack the boxes. Keep them to a manageable weight. And make sure items in the boxes, which are fragile, are wrapped well with packing paper or bubble wrap. Label every box with it’s intended location. For a listing of supplies offered by B&K, click HERE.
Please look for more tips in our next blog! At B & K Movers, we treat your possessions as if they are Our own! Additionally, We are insured, friendly and experienced. So if you are planning to move soon, please give us a call! Visit our website’s Blog – Movin’ On Up for more tips and information. And please follow / like us on FaceBook and Instagram!
