Whether it is your first move, or your 5th – the moving process is rarely one of the most celebrated aspects of buying and selling a home.

The ultimate game of tetris, fitting your life into boxes can be overwhelming, and involves numerous strategies and tips to help things unfold as smooth as possible. Our team has helped hundreds of clients move from all across Canada – and time and time again we always suggest these 5 tips for productive packing!

Invest in quality moving materials

• The added durability can be worth the cost in the end (no one wants to be sweeping up broken plates on moving day)
• Consider an eco-friendly option; Companies like FrogBox, offer plastic moving box rentals. Boxes are delivered and picked up right at your door, for a stress free and conscientious moving experience.

Stay organized

• Declutter as you go. Consider donating anything you don’t need, or anything that won’t make the move.
• Pack rooms together. Don’t pack your dinner plates, with your bathroom decor. Despite the overwhelming temptation to just throw things in boxes, staying organized will only help you post move.
• Label your boxes – We can’t stress this enough! Take it one step further by using different coloured labels for different rooms.

Pack a bag of moving essentials

• This will save you from having to dig through boxes after a long day. We suggest packing a change of clothes, bathroom items and some kitchen basics.

Pack smart

• Put heavy items in small boxes + lighter items in larger boxes.
• If you are hiring a moving company, be sure to note breakable items and separate them from the rest.
• If you’ve got a mix be sure to put heavier items at the bottom to avoid damaging breakables.

Pack in advance

• Whether you hire movers or not, you don’t want to be scrambling the day of!
• Start packing things you know you won’t be using as early as a couple months out.

Thinking about making move? Our team is here to help you from start to finish, down to the last box. Contact us today for insider knowledge and years of experiencing in making the real estate process stress free!