As residential movers, we see a lot of homes in transition, usually in a somewhat chaotic state as people move in or out. When part of your transition involves selling your old home, you have a special challenge: the house needs to invite and engage the prospective buyer. Unless your house already looks like a showcase, you need to look on it with fresh eyes to stage it for sale.
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While packing for a move, most people are also purging: getting rid of items that don’t fit the new place, are unwanted or are too difficult to transport. Among these are usually some articles that fit the category of household hazardous waste (HHW). Professional movers, including Magic Movers, may not be able to transport some of these (see “Prohibited Items” in our Helpful Tips section). In any case, your unwanted HHW requires special care in disposal. So plan ahead in your moving process to get rid of it properly.
Your moving company is gone. Boxes are sitting in your new home’s rooms. Now the hard work of unpacking and turning your house into a home begins. Don’t get overwhelmed with the task ahead. Use this “unpacking checklist” to help you get started:
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Without a doubt, YES. Furniture moving companies can guarantee both the safety of your furniture and the time frame of the move. Packing and getting ready to move can be a ridiculously stressful experience, especially if you face the added responsibilities of securing a truck and loading and unloading everything yourself. Professional movers not only save you time, but they also give you back a sense of calm and peace of mind, so you can concentrate on the transition. (more…)
Are you trying to sell your Bay Area home as fast as possible? We’ve compiled 5 of the most essential (but surprisingly underutilized) tips to close more quickly. A professional might charge upwards of $80 an hour to implement each of the following staging tips. Instead, you can try implementing them yourself, for free. (more…)
Preparing for movers and packers to orchestrate a major home or business transition can be exciting. On the one hand, you’re about to embark on a major turning point in your life (and/or career). On the other hand, you’re nervous because the move itself is not without risk. You want to avoid losing or breaking important possessions, getting injured, and incurring needless costs. (more…)
Whether you’re searching for an apartment moving company to make a swift move from San Diego to Silicon Valley to take a position with a blossoming startup; or you’re pricing out movers and packers because you’re heading to San Francisco to move in with your fiancée, you’re struggling with the “rent or buy” conundrum. (more…)
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