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There is a myth that when you use a full-moving company (one that packs your items), you significantly reduce your moving stress. While it is helpful to have someone physically take care of the packing, there is still stress associated with this type of move. Below are a few suggestions to help your moving process.
- If someone else is packing your house, you should make it as easy for them to pack your items the way you want them packed. This means, leaving notes if you will not be around to supervise the packing or making it clear what items you want packed together or separate.
- A checklist is important when someone else is packing your house. Keep your checklist as accurate and easy to understand as possible.
- Find out about liability if you hire professional movers. Should your possessions sustain damage or become destroyed, you will want to know that you will be compensated.
Items You Should Pack Yourself
Having someone pack your house is extremely helpful and may even reduce your stress. However, there are personal items you may want to consider packing yourself.
- You should organize your important documents and pack these yourself. You wouldn't want you personal information, such as your social security number, falling into the wrong hands.
- Pack your own valuable items, such as jewelry and computer back-ups.
- If you have irreplaceable items, such as family photos and heirlooms, consider packing these yourself. While they may not have monetary value to someone else, they could easily be damaged if someone is careless when packing. Because the items are important to you, you are more likely to pack them carefully.
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