After 15 years as experts in moving older adults in Southwestern, Minnesota and now in the St. Paul Minneapolis area, here is our top 10 list of moving do’s and moving do nots.

DO’S – When Moving

  1. Give Yourself Time – Do give yourself plenty of time to sort through your belongings and downsize your home. Moving unneeded items is costly and stressful.
  2. Hire a Licensed Mover – Do hire a licensed mover, meet them before the move and check their references. Price is never the only factor in choosing a mover.
  3. Have a Floor Plan – Do have a floor plan in order to be certain your belongings will fit in your new home. This saves you stress and money.
  4. Safe Space – Do have a safe space within your home to wait while the move is being completed. Consider collecting some things to help pass the time, water and snacks, TV to watch, book to read and a blanket or coat to stay warm. Homes can get chilly on move day, due to the door being open for a long period of time.
  5. Keep Valuables Safe – Do transport anything of value (checkbook, coin collections, medications and medical devices, jewelry, gold bars, glasses) in your own vehicle so you will always know where your valuables are.

DO NOTS – When Moving

  1. Wait Too Long – Do NOT assume movers will be available on the day you need to move. Book 4 – 6 weeks ahead of time if possible.
  2. Hire Just Anyone – Do NOT hire movers you have not met with or that have not been recommended to you by people you trust. Watch for RED FLAGS! (Showing up late, are hard to reach, are not knowledgeable, are disrespectful, are impatient with answering your questions).
  3. Forget Treasures – Do NOT forget about the contents from storage areas, attics, sheds and of site storage areas.
  4. Forget Final Cleaning – Do NOT forget to plan for the final cleaning of your home. Our team will be glad to handle your home clean – bringing all needed cleaning items and have things looking lovely for the new owners.
  5. Do-It-Yourself – Do NOT plan to do more than you can physically and mentally handle. Our years of experience allow us to accomplish your move quickly and affordably.