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Stressful Mistakes to Avoid When Moving in Albuquerque

by Sandi Pressley

Moving is a process that few of us find relaxing and stress-free. But it's a part of life, and there's no getting around it. So the question becomes how we can make moving a less stressful experience.

When you move in or out of Albuquerque, the way to keep stress at a minimum is to plan and avoid predictable mistakes. Every step in the moving process has the potential for mistake that can make your move a nightmare.

If you're buying or selling a home in Albuquerque, avoiding these mistakes will help you prepare for your move and make it a more bearable experience.

1. Hiring a dishonest mover.

Moving scams are an unfortunate reality and something that you need to be on the lookout for when hiring a mover. As with hiring any professional, you need to do your homework. resources such as The Better Business Bureau, Angie's List, the New Mexico transportation regulator, and the U.S. Department of Transportation, along with relatives, friends, neighbors and colleagues are all good sources of information. And make sure to read online reviews.

Of course you can skip hiring movers and do it yourself. Just make sure you can handle it and have enough help.

2. Messing up the quotes.

A good moving company will send someone out to your home to give you an estimate. It makes good business sense for both parties, so if they don't offer to come out, then look for another mover.

And don't just get one quote, get several. You can use these quotes to find the most affordable option, or negotiate for a lower price from a mover you prefer. Always make sure to get a moving estimate in writing.

3. Packing too much stuff.

The longer you've lived in a home, the more stuff you're likely to accumulate. Now is the time to go through everything and get rid of the things you just don't need. Separate them by items you can donate, sell, or just need to throw away or recycle. You can have friends and relative go through your donate pile or throw a garage sale if you have the time (and patience). Use the one-year rule and you'll be surprised how much stuff you don't need.

4. Failing to schedule your move well in advance.

Moving companies can get booked up fast, especially in Spring and Summer. Try to schedule your move as far in advance as you can, preferably weeks or months. You don't want to be scrambling to find a mover the day before you're supposed to head out. Moving already is stressful enough without adding that frustration.

5. Ignoring the need to pack ahead of time.

Packing is another task that you should start as soon as you can, instead of at the last minute. After you've got rid of unneeded items, you can box the things you don't use every day or won't need until after you move, such as seasonal clothes.

See if you can enlist help from friends and family. If that's not an option, perhaps you can hire help.

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Avoid These Moving Mistakes When You Buy a Home in Albuqueruqe

by Sandi Pressley

Whether you're moving to or from Albuquerque, it can be a very stressful and exhausting time, even if all goes as planned. And since things rarely go perfectly when you move, that stress can go through the roof. Even though you can't expect everything to go as planned, there are mistakes that can be avoided that will make it worse.

Try to avoid making these following mistakes during your move:

Not Planning

Planning for your move is realy key to avoiding stress. The moment you know you're moving, start planning. The more time to plan, the better. When it comes time to move, then you should be ready for the unexpected. If you fail to plan, this can lead to disaster. Sure, there are times when you have to move suddenly. But in most cases, you should have enough time to plan.

Moving Everything

You don't have to take verything you own to your new home. Most people accumulate items they don't need over time. So take this opportunity to declutter and get rid of extra things you won't need in your new home.

Separate those items into donations, items to sell, items to recycle or dispose of, and items to move. Then when moving day comes, you'll have less to deal with and more room on the moving truck.

Spending Money on Packing Material

If you're trying to save money, there's no good reason to spend a ton of money on packing materials that will only be used once and then disposed of. If you need boxes, check with local stores to see if they have any that haven't been broken down. If you can find newspapers laying around, that makes for great padding. You may still need to buy some materials, but you won't need as much.

Not Making a Moving Survival Kit

If you're moving a long distance, it's a good idea to put together a survival kit with a change of clothes, toilet paper, snacks, medication, water, and other essentials you may need.

Not Keeping Track of Expenses

You can write off your move from your taxes, so make sure you save receipts, bills of lading, and estimates to use on your tax return next year to deduct your moving expenses.

Keep these tips in mind, and hopefully you can relieve some stress during your next move.

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