Selling a house is, arguably, one of the most stressful adult transitions we experience. There are so many requirements to keep in front of—from keeping the place clean and tidy for your realtor to parade prospective buyers through it, to upgrades, to coordinating movers when the time comes. Add the fact that half your belongings may need to be in storage during this “fun” time, it’s no wonder people, collectively, claim to hate selling/moving.
There’s some good new and there’s some bad news about the selling experience we want to share with you. The good news: this transition can’t go on forever (even if it feels like it’s going to). The bad news: you don’t necessarily know how long until moving day. For those of you left-brainer’s—this part is especially difficult.
Now, you may or may not have some time on your hands during this waiting game. As a long-time employee here at ABS Movers & Storage, I’d like to distract you for a few minutes so you can plan ahead, for when your Toronto, ON home sells. After all, looking ahead is the only way to keep your wits about you while you wait for the right buyer to come along!
- Be ready to “jump”
I know it’s hard to plan a move while you wait for your house to actually, sell, but trust me—you’ll be glad you did. Often times, buyers want to move in very quickly after they close. If you aren’t ready to move, you’ll find yourself scrambling to get out. And, as we all know, fast decisions are often the most expensive ones. So, do your research! If you plan to use movers, be sure to find professionals who offer the services you need, such as packing, loading, unloading, moving special items, hauling near/far distances, storage, last-minute moves, etc. - Estimate accurately
Don’t underestimate how much stuff you have to move! When you’re dealing with preliminary quotes with moving companies, tell them exactly the size of your home, include any storage, whether you have extra-large furniture or not, and be honest about being a minimalist or a collector. Whenever possible, have an in-home estimate. The more accurate your estimate, the less your stress! - Remember that it’s worth it
Do your best to remain positive. I know the selling and moving process is grueling, but hang in there. If you have to repeat to yourself over and over the reason why you put your house up for sale, then do it. This whole process is a necessary evil to get to where you want to go next.
The pros here Toronto, ON movers at ABS Movers & Storage want you to know that we’re here for you! We’re in the business of moving and keep stress to a bare minimum. Give us a call and let’s get some of the estimation and pre-planning out of the way—that way we’re ready to go when it sells! See you soon!
ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499
