So, with no further delay, let’s get started learning the proper steps to take for your next move.

12 Moving Organization Tips For Your Next Move

1. Use A Moving Binder

It is important to realize, that creating a moving binder is one of the best moving organization tips you can use.  As a matter of fact, not only do moving binders make it much easier to keep track of all your receipts as well as contracts.  Equally important, they help you consolidate all your moving tasks into one place thus making it much to keep track of what you are doing.

Many items can be stored inside of your organized moving binder.  Some of those items are as follows:

• Receipts
• Moving Checklist
• Important Phone Numbers for Move
• Floor Plans
• Contactor Information & Bids
• Financial Documents
• Medical Documents & Bills
• School Records
• Plus More…

2. Print Your Customized Checklists

It is no big secret when moving into a new home there are many things going on at one time.  For example, working with the moving company, trying to keep track of your financial obligations.  Not to mention, if you have kids the number of things that you have to get done and keep track of doubles if not triples.  However, remembering every single thing you need to get done along with when it needs to be done is almost impossible for anyone.

The simple solution to this problem is to create yourself a simple and well-designed Moving To-Do List.  You can either customize it to be a daily, every other day, or even a weekly to-do list.  The important thing is that you stick to the list and try not to miss any days.  If you are able to accomplish this by the time your moving day arrives everything should be packed up and ready to go.

3. Consider Using Moving Apps

11 Best Moving Apps In 2021:

1. Google Keep

Google Keep is in our opinion the best list-keeping app that is available today.

2. Move Advisor

Move Advisor is a great app to help you find movers as well as establish a moving timeline.

3. Moved

Moved is a moving app that is basically like have your very own moving assistant.  They will help with many things such as address change, junk removal as well as selling items.

4. Majic Plan

You can use the Majic Plan app on your phone as well as a tablet to scan and measure rooms. Then compile them using their drag-and-drop interface to create a complete floor plan. As a matter of fact, you can choose from over 1000 objects and add them to your plans to play around with furniture as well as plumbing arrangements.  Not to mention, you can even add annotations, make 3D models, and most importantly export plans to PDF, JPG, PNG, SVG, CSV, or DXF files. Best of all, the app is free to download and use.

5. Dolly

The Dolly app allows you to hire local helpers and truck owners for your moving, delivery, as well as hauling needs. Dolly is ideal for apartment moves in major cities like Arlington, Va, or Knoxville, TN, where people may have fewer possessions or many do not own a vehicle because of public transportation.

6. Unpakt

Unpakt allows you to compare prices between a variety of local and reputable moving companies.  Not to mention it even allows you to contact the mover of your choice right from the app.

7. Task Rabbit

On the Task Rabbit app or website, you are able to state the task you need to be done and then get matched with a freelancer (aka Taskers as referred to on the website) who can do it for you.

8. Sortly

The Sortly app allows you to take photos of your belongings and then create a visual inventory of them. Equally important, you can then group them by category, room, box, location, value, condition, etc., or by using any moving organization strategy you like.

9. Handy 

With the Handy app, you can schedule a move-out as well as a cleaning session by a vetted and background-checked professional. Not to mention, you can also book handyman services like furniture assembly, TV mounting, as well as picture hanging to help you settle into your new digs.

10. Offer Up

Offer Up is the largest mobile marketplace in the United States to buy and sell goods locally.  In fact, you can do so straight from your phone! Simply take photos of the items you’re selling, describe the items, and set a price.

11. Realtor.com

The Realtor.com app helps users find homes, apartment rentals as well as open house listings directly from the MLS. It also allows users to research neighborhoods, home prices, and most importantly schools to find their dream house.

4. Come Up With A Packing Strategy

Here at WOW Professional Organizers we highly recommend coming up with a room-by-room packing strategy.  As professional moving organizers, we suggest you start with the rooms containing non-essentials. For example, items will not be needed in the weeks leading up to your move.  As a matter of fact, this could include the guest bedroom/bathroom, library, storage closet, playroom, basement, as well as attic.

It is important to realize, the rooms that should be packed up last include the kitchen and bedrooms. The reason for this is that these rooms will most likely need to be used in the days leading up to your move.

5. Color Code Your Moving Boxes

For better moving organization try color-coding your moving box labels. As a matter of fact, this will make it easier to spot your belongings on the moving truck as well as in your new home. Not to mention it makes unloading the truck and finding where things belong so much easier.  For example, simply assign all boxes marked with yellow tape to the kitchen, all boxes marked with blue tape to the bedroom, etc.

6. Make A List Of What Each Box Contains

As you are packing your boxes you should be making a list of what each box contains.  As a result, this will help you keep track of your belongings.  Not to mention, this will help you understand in which room each box belongs as well as exactly what is inside.

7. Make Sure Any Donation Lists and Receipts Are Properly Organized

For true moving organization, it is best if you make a list of any items such as clothing, furniture, or any other household possessions you wish to donate before or after your move.  Once you have your list complete all that is next is to figure out exactly where you would like to donate each item.  Once you have donated your items to a charity you will receive tax-deductible donation receipts.   We recommend keeping these receipts in a safe place like your moving organization binder.

8. Keep A List Of Contact Numbers For Utility Companies

If you need to cancel or transfer any utilities for your move, it is best to keep all utility information organized.  For example, by keeping a list of numbers for each monthly service provider that you use such as cable provider, sewer, electricity, water, etc.  Once you have our list compiled be sure to put it in a safe place like your moving binder.

9. Neatly Tie All Cords and Then Place In A Bag

We all know that is nothing more frustrating than knotted-up appliance cords.  The time you can spend trying to untwine the mess caused during the move can be very frustrating.  To prevent this WOW Moving Organization suggest that you organize and label each cord before they are packed.  To accomplish this simply wrap and secure each cord with a rubber band or twist tie.  Next, just place the cord in a bag and label it.

10. Get All Your Clothes In Order

In order to achieve true moving organization, you need to decide if you are planning on packing your clothes in boxes or simply leaving them in the dresser and taping the dresser drawers shut.  However, for hanging clothes, we highly suggest using a special wardrobe box.  This will allow you to hang your clothes right in it.  Now, in order to protect your shoes, we recommend wrapping sharp heel shoes individually.

11. Rent A Moving Truck With A Loading Ramp

Although it may be cheaper to rent a truck without a ramp.  We highly advise getting a truck with a loading ramp.  This will not only speed up your loading as well as unloading time.  More importantly, having a ramp will make moving much easier on your muscles and most importantly your back.

12. Prepare A Moving Day Bag

For the best moving organization strategy, it is important for you not to forget to pack yourself a moving day bag or box with essentials in it.  Important items that you may want to include in your moving day bag are items such as medications, toiletries, extra clothes, deodorant, driver’s license, birth certificate, credit cards, baby necessities, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, a tool kit, pet essentials, and most importantly bottled water.

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Are You Tired Of Stressful Thanksgiving Gatherings?

It is no big secret that having an organized Thanksgiving can be very difficult to accomplish.  This is especially true for the family that is hosting and cooking Thanksgiving dinner.

In fact, Thanksgiving should be a time of relaxation and enjoyment with the family.  But the simple fact is if you are the host that just does not happen.

Well, WOW Organizing Services has decided to help you make this Thanksgiving different.  Do not worry, it is truly simple. All you have to do is follow the tips we provide you in this article to have a more relaxing, stress-free as well as an organized Thanksgiving this year.

WOW Organizing 8 Tips For A Stress-Free & Organized Thanksgiving

1. Create An Organized Thanksgiving List

It is important to have several Thanksgiving lists in order to help you keep organized as well as reduce your stress level.

Below are some examples that we suggest you follow for a more relaxing as well as stress-free Thanksgiving this year.

• Try to come up with a rough estimate of how many guests you expect to have.  in fact, this will help you have a better understanding of just how much food you need to make
• Prepare a list of the menu items you plan to make.  
• Come up with a list of recipes you plan on using.  We suggest making a list of items you can prep as well as make ahead of time.  Also, we recommend making a list of the total cooking for each item you plan on making.
• Create a list of the ingredients you will need for all your recipes.  This will not only help you while preparing your meal, in fact, it will also cut down your time spent at the grocery store which can reduce your stress significantly.  

2. For An Organized Thanksgiving Do Your Shopping As Early As Possible

The earlier you can do your Thanksgiving shopping the less stress you will feel.  By hitting the stores weeks before Thanksgiving it will help you beat the big crowds which are most often a major cause of stress.

Furthermore, by doing your shopping early you allow yourself to make mistakes and still have time to recover from them.  For example, if you did not buy enough of one item you will still have plenty of time to go back and buy that item.

This is important for an organized Thanksgiving because the closer the holiday gets the more likely you are not going to be able to find the item you need.  In fact, this is especially true on the day of Thanksgiving as well as the day before. The truth is many stores are in fact closed or close early on these days.

3.  Find and Sort All The Ingredients You Plan On Using

It is not a big secret that we all have ingredients in our pantry or spice cabinet that we barely use.  So it is truly important to take the time to figure exactly which ingredients, as well as the spices you already have available. 

In fact, if you take this step early enough you can even buy the spices needed online.  This will allow you to not even have to go to the grocery store to purchase these items.  

4.  Try And Prep As Many Items As You Can Days Before

Preparing dishes like side dishes as well as desert days before the big day can really help.  This will save you much time because all you have to do is simply reheat them before serving. 

Cutting all the vegetables up and putting them in a container and storing them in the refrigerator is also a huge time-saver.

5.  Prepare Your House A Few Days Early For An Organized Thanksgiving

Be sure to organize and declutter your home a few days early.  This will help you see just how much room you really have for your guests.  Furthermore, it may also help you find nice Thanksgiving decorations that use can use to truly set the mood.

6.  Don’t Wait, Have The Table Set-Up & Ready 1 or 2 Days Before

Waiting until the day of Thanksgiving could be the worst decision for you to make. In fact, it makes having an organized Thanksgiving almost impossible.  If for some reason you do not have enough plates, glasses or silverware it could leave you in a panic.

This in return will most likely leave you feeling overwhelmed.  Not to mention you also may not even be able to find more necessities before your guests arrive and it is time to eat.

7.  Have A Plan To Keep All The Dishes Warm & Ready To Serve

We all know that things rarely go as planned which makes it difficult for an organized Thanksgiving.  This is especially true when it comes to cooking.  For example, one dish may take longer to cook than expected.  Or maybe something is overcooked and it needs to made again.

This does not mean you are a lousy cook.  These are simply situations that everyone cooking Thanksgiving dinner has experienced one or another.

By having a plan to keep the prepared food warm you will decrease the chance of panic as well as the feeling of being overwhelmed.

Keeping the turkey warm while the remaining dishes ready is a great example.  It is important to keep the turkey warm because it allows the juices to redistribute.  This in return helps prevent the turkey from getting dry.

My personal tip for keeping your turkey moist is to wrap it with foil. Next, cover it with a thick towel that you just ran through the dryer.

8.  Last But Not Least…Ask For Help

It is extremely important to realize you do not have to take on these overwhelming tasks all by yourself.  Try and reach out to some close friends or family members that live close by for help.

They can help you prep all well as cook the dishes that can be made early.  This is also a great way to have some quality time with those close to you.

Make it fun, you can all split a bottle of wine, have some laughs, and create some memories all while taking care of business.

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If you are in need of more tips on how to have a more organized Thanksgiving this year please do not hesitate to contact us.  We offer FREE Phone Consultations for everyone.  Just simply Click HERE and owner and founder Ann Custer will be more than happy to answer any question you may have.  

Relocation is a complex and complicated process, even for the most organized individuals. Since you have a whole family to move, you can expect the challenge ahead to be even more significant. However, there is a way to get in front of the situation.

Whether you are moving near, far, or far far away, it would be best that you start planning and organizing right away. It is this first crucial step that will make everything that follows much easier.

If you are struggling with putting everything on paper, here is our guide to organizing a move with kids. It should help you step into this venture ready and prepared in the best way possible.

Start By Creating An Organized Moving Calendar

Even the most complicated projects are simple to tackle once you have a straightforward course of action in front of you, and that is what you need for the upcoming move.

Since you have a whole family and no lack of tasks, you should create a moving calendar. Not all tasks can be done in a week or two prior to the moving day.

With this in mind, see that you create a hierarchy of tasks based on urgency, and allocate enough time for each so that you can do them correctly. Doing so will help you keep track of the things you need to get done and alleviate some of the stress.

Tasks to put in your moving calendar

While certain tasks will vary depending on your situation, there are still obligations all parents will have to incorporate in their schedule:

● Researching moving services/getting help for a DIY move from your friends or family
● Visiting your new community
● Budgeting accordingly
● Speaking with your kids about the move (if they are of age)
● Researching schools and/or kindergartens
● Ordering packing supplies
● Strategizing your packing process
● Making travel arrangements

Find The Right Moving Assistance

You will need to get some help to pull this through in a successful way. You cannot watch over your kids and be packing your china with the care it needs. This is why you need to get some assistance.

Whether you ask your friends or family to take care of your children or help with the
move itself, or both for that matter, it is up to you. Just be honest with yourself before asking for help. Don’t think you can do more than you can handle.

After all, the point of this relocation is not to have you feeling drained, nervous, and overwhelmed. It is a step into a new and better life, so try to ensure you truly experience it as such.

Regarding The Moving Companies

A professional, reliable, and experienced moving crew can make a world of difference when it comes to the moving experience and the organization of the process. It would be best if you got yourself a team that can work with your schedule and guarantees you won’t have a reason to worry.

To make the best pick, you will have to do some research. Go through the companies’ reviews, and compare their rates. Once you have researched at least five moving companies, you should be able to make a sound decision.

The right team by your side will not only do the technical part of the move but will often also share some valuable input. Feel free to ask them anything regarding your move, and do not restrain from seeking advice.

No one can tell you better how to get your nursery ready to go in no time than the people who take care of such tasks daily.

Make Arrangements For Childcare On Moving Day

Make no mistake – a professional moving team will only get you so far. However, that is not to say that the moving day itself will not be as hectic as you can imagine. The movers will be coming and going; you have to think of the move-out and move-in deadlines, truck rentals, cleaning, and everything else.

Once you add your kids to the picture, things can go from hectic to utter chaos. This is why we believe it to be best that you leave them to the care of someone you can trust for the day.

Take into consideration hiring a babysitter or leaving your kids with close family or friends even a day or two before the move. It will provide you with enough time and energy to focus on tying up any loose ends with packing or other moving tasks, getting the most out of the time you have.

Organizing A Move With Kids With Their Help

Just as you find moving to be stressful, so do your kids, if not even more so, both physically and emotionally. They often feel like their opinions do not matter. After all, plenty of important decisions are being made without regard to their feelings and input.

Being compassionate, but the firm is one of the best ways to guide them through these big changes. Make sure that you are communicative and eager to answer their questions.

Explain the reasons for moving and why these changes have to be made. At the same time, however, you have to let them make their own decision wherever possible.

For example, let them know they will pick the diner for the move-in night. Or, maybe they can choose their own room or the color of the walls. Organizing a move with kids can even be a bonding experience if you know how to approach it.

These do not have to be some big decisions, but so long as there are some, it will make them feel more confident and less opposed to your moving plans. After all, nobody likes to feel like their opinion does not matter, regardless of age.

Does the Clutter in your Home Office have you Feeling Overwhelmed?

During the current COVID-19 crisis the home office has become an extremely important place.  Working from home has become the new norm for many Americans as well as the rest of the world.  We all know, it is almost impossible to be productive in a cluttered office.  If you have thought to yourself “how do I find decluttering services near me”  do not worry…you are not alone.

With the working from home trend currently taking place and not looking like it will end anytime soon.  The home office is just going to become an even more important part of life.  Unfortunately, if one of the most important areas of your life is cluttered you can rest assure chaos and stress are to soon follow.

To help Simplify Your Life, I have decided to provide you with the following 11 Tips.  By following these tips you will be able to keep your office organized as well as reduce the stress in your life.

1. De-Clutter Your Home Office By Taking It One Area At A Time

Trying to tackle an entire area all at one time can be a bit overwhelming for most people.  Focus on one area of the office at a time.  For example, concentrate on your desk area one day.  The next day work on organizing papers.  The key is to try and do a little each day.

2. Make All Your Documents Digital 

We often tend to allow the paper to clutter up on our desks.  This resulting in the everyday feeling of overwhelm due to having to dig through the clutter of papers all day.

There is a simple solution to this problem though, it is to move everything over to digital.  Make files with all important documents and save them somewhere safe on your computer or a USB drive.  Both are actually recommended, that way you have a backup.

For items like bills, invoices, as well as receipts you can do the same or you can download the Quickbooks app.  It is cheap to create an account and allows you to track all financial transactions.

3.  Create A Station For Mail Only

In order to prevent the paper from cluttering back up on your desk in your home office, create a station for mail only.  One of the best methods I believe is to use file folders.  Create a file for incoming mail as well as outgoing mail.

You can do the same thing for bills.  Create a folder for bills paid as well as bills owed.  Just simply repeat this until you have a folder for all the important documents.  The key is to go through each folder every week and get rid of what you can.  For example, once a bill has been paid record the payment digitally and throw away the paper.

4.  Find Storage For All Old Paperwork Still Needed

The sad truth is no matter how much we want or how hard we try there is just some paperwork the must be kept.  Important documents like leases or old business contracts must be kept but oftentimes get in the way.  

To prevent them from getting in the way box them up and store them somewhere safe.  Also, make sure to store them somewhere that is easy to gain access to just in case you do need them in the future.  

This will help free up some space in your office.

5.  Remove Everything That Does Not Belong In The Home Office

One of the smartest things you can do to declutter your home office is to start taking items out of your office that do not belong there.  I promise you, if you take your time and scan your office you will find items that belong in all areas of the house.  Just simply return them to the area they belong in and mission compete.

Golf clubs are another big cause of clutter in home offices.  In fact, you do not need your entire golf bag in your office with you.   If you want to practice putting just leave the putter in there with you.  The rest of the clubs can go in the garage or closet.

6.  Organize Items Into Separate Piles

It is no big secret that when you start to declutter your home office you will find many items.  In fact, you will find items that you have been needing for some time as well as items you no longer need. Separate these items into piles.

The items that you do indeed need and want to keep gather into one pile.  For those items, you no longer want or need put into a separate pile.  The items you no longer need you can either sell, donate, or even give to someone special in your life.

In fact, the key is to keep the items that we no longer use or that are simply not needed down to a minimum.  This will help you keep organized as well as declutter your home office.

7.  Utilize Wall Space Properly

This is a step that many people neglect to do.  If truly want to declutter your home office you need to utilize your wall space.  The wall space in your home office can be used to hang calendars, for filing systems, shelves as well as whiteboards.

Not to mention your walls are a great place to family pictures as well as inspirational quotes.

There is no need to try and cram everything into a corner in your home office when you have plenty of wall space available.

8.  Organize & Detangle All Power Cords

This is a step that we are all guilty of not following.  I am pretty sure that everyone that has ever owned a desktop computer has encountered the tangled mess of computer and extension cords.  It is extremely important to keep the cords untangled so that you do not create a walking hazard inside your home office.  

Also, store all the extension cords that are not needed along with extra cords needed for computer devices in a small storage ben.  Trying to store these inside your desk or in a small space will only create more clutter. 

9. Start Using Drawer Dividers

Instead of just throwing small items into a drawer leaving you having to swim for them later, use a drawer divider.  A drawer divider will help you keep all the small items you need organized.  This in return will help keep the stress level down when you need a paper click and you can’t find any for all the rubber bands in the way.  

10.  Perform A Deep Clean On Your Home Office

Once you have decluttered your office by removing all the items you no longer need as well as storing the important things, it is now time to clean.  Make sure you vacuum the carpet if you have carpet in your office.  Move around all the furniture including the desk so that you can get as much dirt and dust out as possible.  

Also, be sure to dust and clean all the furniture as well as computer items in your office.  Keeping your home office clean can provide a more energetic atmosphere for you resulting in you in being more productive. 

11.  Maintain Office Organization

The final step is hands down the most important as well as the most difficult step to accomplish to declutter your home office. Maintaining the organization of your office is the true challenge that is at hand.  Many people are able to enjoy the feeling of not being overwhelmed by clutter for a few weeks and then their office is worst off than before.

The key is to establish a good system for organizing your papers as well as important documents.  Then make it a note to clean as well as go through all folders and bens at least once a week.  Try to throw away any items that you may not need.  If something does not belong in your home make sure to return it to its rightful place.

Start Getting Your Home Office Organized Today!

Don’t let yourself be miserable one more day in your home office.  Start following these tips you learn here today right away.  If you follow these tips I promise that you will find working from home to be much more enjoyable and a lot less stressful!

Not sure how to get started or would like to ask some question to a professional organizer.  Contact WOW Organizing Services…Today at (540) 420-8225 or, you can Click HERE & Set up your FREE Consultation.

Owner & Founder Ann Custer will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.  If you are looking for more information on how to organize and declutter your home and office.  Be sure to take some time to read the following related articles.

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House Organization & How To Achieve It On Your Own

If you are in need of house organization because of the clutter in your home do not stress.  Today’s article may just be able to help.  Today, we will go over how de-cluttering and organizing your home can be as easy as 1 2 3!  So with no more delays, let’s get started.

The Busy Persons Guide To House Organization

3 Easy Steps For House Organization Success

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Organize!

We understand trying to get your home organized as well as orderly is overwhelming. In fact, we know this especially to be true when you have a busy schedule. Our team knows the last thing you want to do is spend hours “de-cluttering as well as organizing”. Don’t worry, we are here to make it easier.

With these simple steps, you can 1, 2, 3 your entire home until you’ve created an organized, peaceful atmosphere in every room. We are confident you’ll love your home so much more once everything is organized and tidy.

The hardest part is just getting started, so I’ve taken care of that for you by sharing the 3 easy steps you can use to get started organizing today. Mark off an hour on your calendar (or more if you have it) and just start.

Happy Organizing
Ann Custer Professional Organizer
WOW Organizing Services, LLC.

Be Happy To Have A Home You Will Love Again!

1. Sort and Group

Choose the room or area you want to work in.  In fact, it is okay to only tackle a corner, a dresser as well as a drawer.  The key is to just get started.

Make 3 labels – keep, donate, and trash and put them on a box, bin, or even just on the floor to make a pile. Start sorting!

Put like items with like items (pants with pants, plates with plates, toiletries with toiletries, etc.) so it’s easy for you to see exactly what you have.

Don’t worry about putting anything away right now – you are just sorting things out!  If you see anything you know you don’t want, put it in the donate or trash category,  otherwise – just sort and group.

2.  De-Clutter The Sort For House Organization

Take a look at everything you have sorted through as well as through each little group one by one.

For example, if you’re doing a closet, you would have hats, belts, pants, dresses, shirts, shorts, shoes, jackets, sweaters, and maybe even a couple of other categories depending on how specific you want to get and the clothing you wear.

The important thing to keep in mind is that if something isn’t in good condition or you haven’t used it in a long time, it’s time to let it go.

Once you have everything sorted and decluttered, grab your boxes or piles for donation and trash. Put them in your car to take to the donation center, and throw the trash outside in your garbage can. Don’t leave them in the house or you will be tempted just to bring it all back to the same space.

3.  Organize Your House!

Ahh…our favorite part: Organizing!  A place for everything as well as everything in its place.

Decide how you are going to use the space for your items. If it’s a closet, what will be hung up and what will be folded on the shelves? If you’re working in your kitchen, think of how you use the space and what should go where.

Put things away in the same groupings you sorted them out in so things are always organized. Sort by size and color to make the space visually appealing – plus, it’s easier to get to your stuff!

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Does Your Move Have You Stressed Out?

If you are having that overwhelmed feeling because of your upcoming move, do not worry.  There are many individuals in the world that suffer from the same anxiety. The anxiety that oftentimes comes along with moving.

Hiring a Professional Organizer is something that could truly help calm your mind.  Professional Organizers have the knowledge base needed to help.  In fact, tips to turn all the chaos involved in moving into calm.

Contact WOW Organizers Today!

Here at WOW Organizing Services, we understand not everyone has the funds to hire a Professional Organizer to help them with their move.  Especially, with the current COVID-19 pandemic going on.

This is why we have decided to help out a little and release today’s article.  Today we will provide you with all the best tips to help make your move much less stressful.

6 Professional Organizing Tips For Your Next Move

1. Use Today’s Technology For Organizing Guide

With the technology available today, there are many apps available for everyone to use.  Apps such as Realtor.com, Letgo, as well as Sortly. In fact which is one of the best organizer apps to use my opinion.

Hire A Professional Organizer

Now, while these apps can help you tremendously get organized. As well as ready for your move.  You still need to come up with a winning gameplan. As well as execute it successfully.

This is where hiring a Professional Organizing Company can really help.  Professional Organizers such as WOW Organizing Services will not only prepare for you a winning gameplan.  They will also guide every step of the way to ensure every step is performed properly!

2. Create A Moving & Organizing Binder

Creating and Maintaining a moving and organizing binder is really one of the best strategies.  In fact, It really helps keep you organized during your move.  With an organized moving binder can do many things.

Most importantly, you will be able to keep track of all the important documentation.  Not to mention contracts as well as receipts.

There are many items that can be stored in your moving binder.  Those items include your moving checklists, moving receipts.  Not to mention important phone numbers. 

You may also want to use your binder for doctor bills. Floor plans, contractor bids, and most importantly, all financial documents should be placed there.

The lists go on and on.  Anything that is truly valuable to your move should be located and well organized.  This is why using a binder of some sort is so important.

3. Print Out An Organized Checklists

Indeed, when you move to a new home or apartment, it involves many stressful steps.  In fact, everything from dealing with the moving company. 

Also, dealing with financial obligations.  As well as many other areas of your move that need to be kept up with.

For instance, figuring out what to do as well as when to do it. This can be one of the most challenging parts.  It is important to realize this is when creating a comprehensive moving checklist. In fact, this is one of the best things you can do.

Furthermore, having a moving to-do list will make it possible for you to have a well-organized move.  Creating weekly moving checklists will really help you. It keeps you from getting overwhelmed.  As well as, makes your move much less stressful!

4. Organize With Color Coded Moving Boxes

Try labeling and organizing all your moving boxes by each room.  Furthermore, make it even more organized by color coding each label.  In addition, This will make each much easier for you. 

In addition, you will be able to find the proper items for each room much easier. From both the moving truck as well as your new home.

You can find color-coded labels at many retailers such as Big Lots, Target, and Walmart.

5. Plan A Well Organized Packing Strategy

Specifically, one of the worst things you can is to just randomly pack your things.  With this in mind. Waiting until the last minute to try and gather everything together is nothing more than a recipe for disaster.

Instead, decide on which rooms and closets need to be taken care of first.  WOW Organizers advise starting with nonessential rooms first. In other words, rooms that have items in them that you will not need in the upcoming weeks.  For example, oftentimes these rooms are the guest room, attic, or even your basement.

In other words, WOW Professional Organizer Services highly urges you to leave the main bedroom as well as the kitchen for last.

6. Organize Your Donation Lists & Receipts

Likewise, a very helpful step in your moving journey is to make a list of everything you wish to donate.  After all, this list may include furniture, clothing among other items you wish to donate.

Notably, once you have your donation list completed you can then donate them. To clarify, some of the most popular places to donate is the Salvation Army. As well as our Habitat for Humanity. When you donate to these companies you will receive a tax-deductible donation receipt.

Furthermore, these receipts are very important.  In fact, to avoid losing them be sure to place and organize them properly.  This means placing them in your moving binder.  You will need them in the upcoming tax season.

Simply follow these 6 steps and your next move will be much easier than you ever dreamed.  If for some reason you do not feel confident in yourself to perform these steps properly. Just Click Here for your FREE Consultation with WOW Organizing Services LLC!

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