Ready to move in 10 days

Once your house is sold you need to organize to move into the new one! Ready?

Day One: Lounge and Kitchen

• Pack books, DVD, CD
• Out-dated technology that you no use can be donate
• Throw away all the expired items
• Pack your daily – occasionally (plates, glasses) items using different labels for every box
• Clean all the appliances in and outside
• Remove pictures, magnets, calendars, and artwork from the fridge.

Day Two: Living Room

• Remove photos and marks, accessories and pillows
• Decide if you want to keep the plants or donate
• Pack toys and little things you need for your children
• Eliminate excess furniture to make the room appear larger
• Clean baseboards, ceiling fan, and shelving

Day 3: Garage

• Designate a staging area for packed boxes
• Pack all seasonal items that won’t be used in the next 3-4 months
• Keep all sporting equipment and toys contained in large trash can
• Hang bikes
• Clear any work areas

Days 4 and 5: Bedrooms and Closets

• Depersonalize
• Update bedding using gender neutral selections
• Remove posters, staples, fill holes and paint as needed
• Remove photos
• Use big suitcases to put seasonal clothes separated
• Use different box for shoes
• Pack all out of season clothing and accessories
• Look at each item to evaluate if it can be tossed, kept, or donated.
• Organize shoes
• Nothing should be left on the floor

Day 6 and 7, Hobby - Play Room and Bathrooms

• Go through all craft supplies and throw away anything no longer in working order
• Sort all small items and place into containers
• Keep your personal hygiene items in plastic boxes
• Edit bathroom towels and linens. Keep a two-week supply, pack or donate the rest.
• Evaluate all medications and first aid supplies. Toss everything that has expired.
• Place a plastic basket in the shower or tub to hold shampoos and soaps then stow away during showings.
• Put all make up and perfumes in small containers, will be easy to pick up

Day 8: Terrace and garden

• Double check if there are special plants that you want with you in the new house
• Decide if you like to donate to some friends or just leave
• Remove decorations and pack if are souvenirs, or just leave if you can buy new ones that could be better for your new place