What To Do When In Escrow
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To say the real estate market is in turmoil would be a minor understatement. That being said, homes are still being listed and sold. If you agree to sell yours, you have to sit through the escrow period. Well, you also better be packing.
Moving is hardly an idea of a good time for anyone. It is stressful and can wipe you out emotionally and physically. This is particularly true when going through inspections and the like during escrow which are already stressful enough.
Is there anyway to short circuit the madness? Yes. The key is to get organized. It is critical that you have a plan and follow it. Doing so will put a stop to any sensation of chaos. Here are some tidbits of advice you should incorporate in your plan.
You might want to handle the move yourself. This is a mistake. This is not a parent thing. It is a family thing and everyone should be involved. Every bit helps, so have kids pack their toys and such stuff.
Turning to actual packing, the first thing to do is build your boxes. To avoid problems, make sure to tape the bottom in both directions so there is plenty of support. Then pack heavy stuff on the bottom followed by lighter items on top.
Remember out plan? Here is a key element of it. Create a map of the new residence. Give each area a number. When packing, mark each box with the appropriate number. Things only have to be moved once with this approach.
One of the problems with moving is you often feel like no progress is being made. To avoid this problem, stick with one area at a time. If you are packing a bedroom, do it all before moving on to a new room. It is also much more efficient.
Do not pack towels together with the bathroom or linen stuff. Towels are good for cushioning delicate things that are being moved. Use them when appropriate and you can move two things at once.
Along these lines, socks should also not be packed away. They make great packing material for smaller delicate things. Putting a sock over wine glasses is a good way to help them survive the move.
Now for the really hard part. All hail the number 9. Why? It shall be your guiding light when evaluating clutter. If you have not used something in 9 months, it needs to be thrown out in the garbage. It takes discipline, but is a smart move.
No rule is absolute. Pictures of your youth and such can stay. Magazines from seven years ago, however, need to be put to rest. This may be painful, but at least you do not have to haul them on the move to the new home.
Look, everyone realizes moving is no fun. The key is to get it done as quickly as possible and with the least amount of fuss. Following these tips will help you do just that.
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