Move Management
How a move management company can help you downsize with ease
Originally published in the Seattle Times on Sep. 6, 2024 at 7:00 am. By Annie Midori Atherton Special to At Home in the Northwest Downsizing is no small feat. In the Seattle area, it’s very common for older adults to move into homes that are 700 to 900 square feet, says Mindy Garner, a real…
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If you are moving locally and are planning to hire a moving company to help you, there are a couple of things you should know about how things really work out there in mover land. Not all is created equal but if you are armed with the right information you can be a savvy, informed…
Read MoreTackle the Big 3 while Staying Home and Staying Safe
What can you do to make these Stay Home, Stay Safe days more productive? Here are a few things you can do now that will put you in control when the rest of the world seems to be spinning out of control. The first thing I suggest to clients who may be planning to downsize…
Read MoreIt’s all about that box, bout that box, bout that box!
I have posted before about using the right size boxes for packing, but it bears repeating after visiting a client who packed books into a large carton and realized too late that she nor the movers could move it! This box size dilemma seems obvious to an old mover like me but to many of…
Read MoreDownsizing Move in your Future? Who is on your Transition Team?
If you have a large, downsizing move in your future you need to start planning. To speak bluntly, you need to start getting your ducks in a row. A significant move from a home of 30 plus years has many twists and turns that you should be preparing for. I have always told people that…
Read MoreMoves Happen….no matter what
This is the time of year most people just want to curl up in a blanket and read a book! No one really likes to go out in the rainy, cold weather and certainly no one likes to move during the damp and cold months of winter but moving does not always pick the most…
Read MoreDon’t Derail Your Move
Stay on Track with a Move Planner. So many details to keep track of, all those reminders and to do lists that get lost on bits and pieces of paper, not to mention the hundreds of Post-it notes that are stuck in every room of the house. Add to that, business cards, brochures and pamphlets…
Read MoreDon’t forget the Carpets
Let’s face it, area rugs take a lot of abuse and rarely get cleaned. Spot cleaning when necessary perhaps, but usually not the entire rug. Moving is the perfect opportunity to get those area and oriental rugs cleaned. Have them picked up before you move for cleaning and any repairs that may be needed. Label…
Read MoreMissing in Moving – Taking Responsibility for Important Things
One of the cardinal rules of moving is that it is the client’s responsibility to move their own jewelry, coin collections, personal documentation and things of great value. But, all too often these are the things that get misplaced while moving and create so much added chaos and stress. Moving is tough enough without losing…
Read MoreEight Tips for Reducing Moving Stress
Moving can be stressful. Stress can reduce productivity and impair your ability to make decisions. As a move manager I know it is a process which may be different for each family but still has similar steps; sorting through possessions, identifying what to keep, arranging for the distribution, donation or disposal of what you no…
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