Moving day is always exciting. The thrill of relocating to a new city or neighborhood is truly unparalleled. Unfortunately, it’s easy to turn this exciting transition into a stressful one. Between unreliable movers and poor preparation, moving can commonly turn from a dream into a nightmare. There are ways to combat this and help new residents ease into their new life at your apartment community. Something small that goes a long way would be to give some tips to new renters when they sign a lease with you. Below are some common moving mistakes and how to avoid them. Feel free to print this list and give it to new residents, or keep it for reference.
Keep Organized
One of the first things to derail a new move is disorganization. Encourage potential residents to start packing before they even sign the lease, this can help them to start the process sooner rather than later and hopefully have an easier moving experience. Something else that will make the whole process easier is to pack a special “first-night” box. This box should hold all the essentials a resident would need during their first night; toiletries, towels, sheets, shower curtain, change of clothes, etc. It might also be nice to give them local take-out menus so they don’t feel the pressure to go out for dinner or hurried to unpack their cooking supplies.
Avoid Logistical Nightmares
Nothing makes a moving day more stressful than not knowing the basics. This could be the width of the residents’ new doorway or where to park the moving van. Something you can do to avoid unnecessary stress is to provide future residents with the dimensions of their front door. Though this may seem like a small gesture, it could help them during the moving and packing process. They can easily figure out what furniture will fit through the door and make arrangements if anything needs to be broken down, hoisted, or hauled. Another consideration would be to let them know where they can park a moving van and where best to unload. These precautionary measures can help avoid a headache on what can already be an incredibly stressful day.
Get the Right Movers
Hiring movers is scary. The thought of trusting a stranger with your most prized and personal possessions is worrying at best and anxiety-inducing at worst. If you can, vet some movers and see which ones are the most reliable. Helping new residents pick a mover can ease their concerns, as well as yours. You want your residents to be in the best hands, ensure they are.
Do you have any experience with moving mistakes and how to avoid them? If so, let us know in the comments!
