There are many mistakes that you can make when you are a tenant getting ready to move out of one apartment and into another one. You may not plan enough time to pack everything and get ready for the move. You may not clean the apartment well and find that your security deposit is going to take a hit. Or you may not pick the right movers and regret it later when you get to the new place and your stuff is broken. One of the big mistakes that you should avoid when moving, especially when it comes to packing, is not decluttering and purging before you pack.
Every box that you pack up means more work. If you are the one doing the moving, then that means you have to carry more boxes up and down the steps between the two locations. If you hire movers, this means that it takes them longer and you will have to pay more for the move. Getting rid of items can help clean out the apartment and means that there is less that you need to move along the way.
A moving truck, packing supplies, and boxes are going to cost a lot of money. And you are already spending quite a bit for the fees and deposits that the landlord will ask for before you even move into the apartment. Before you pack up everything, purge anything that you do not want, anything that is broken, anything that you have more than one of, or anything that you haven’t used for a long time. You may have kept them around for a rainy day, but now it is time to throw them out so you won’t have to move it.
A good rule to consider is that you haven’t seen or used something in a year, then it is time to toss it. Unless it has sentimental value or is an heirloom, you need to throw out items that are not in use to help save money on your big move.
There may be many great apartments out there to choose, but many of them are cramped on space and will not provide you with a lot of room to move around. Sure, you may want to bring in some roommates to keep the rent down, but if you feel like you are on one another, then that is not going to lead to a good relationship either. When you are in the market for a new place to call your own, come check out our large apartments in Denver to see if they are right for you. We are confident you will fall in love in no time. Contact us today for your tour.