{"id":2825,"date":"2017-02-17T08:15:55","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T12:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=2825"},"modified":"2021-11-23T17:29:18","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T22:29:18","slug":"unpacking-part-buying-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/17\/unpacking-part-buying-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Unpacking is part of the buying process"},"content":{"rendered":"

People don\u2019t really give it much thought until they\u2019ve already moved.\u00a0 Maybe that\u2019s the reason for a lack of information and guidance about unpacking.\u00a0 I estimate that for every six articles about packing and moving, there\u2019s probably one about unpacking.\u00a0 And like buying a home<\/a> and moving<\/a>; there should be more thought to unpacking because it\u2019s the first activity that makes your new digs feel like home.<\/p>\n

Unlike packing for a move and decluttering<\/a>, unpacking<\/em> seems to get left out of the home buying process<\/a>.\u00a0 Many believe that you instinctively come home after settlement (or signing a lease) and just unload all the boxes and just begin living as you did in your previous home.\u00a0 But the reality is that unpacking can be just as, if not more, overwhelming than the move itself.\u00a0\u00a0 And this applies to whether you\u2019ve hired a moving company or concierge service to unpack for you, or you do it on your own.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s correct, you can hire someone to unpack for you<\/a>.\u00a0 However, just like packing house, it can get expensive.\u00a0 Of course, charges vary.\u00a0 However, if this is the way you decide to go \u2013 get multiple estimates from insured and bonded companies.\u00a0 Once the service unpacks for you, consider taking the time to review where they stored items.\u00a0 This will save you time later when you need to find something in a hurry.<\/p>\n

Unpacking a house on your own may seem overwhelming (even with the help of friends), but don\u2019t give in to procrastination.\u00a0 Extreme procrastination can lead you to living out of moving boxes for a prolonged period.\u00a0 Instead, make a simple unpacking plan and prioritize.\u00a0 Although the chore of unpacking seems to be the physical aspect of unloading boxes; there can be an emotional drain of deciding where to best place and store items.<\/p>\n

When packing <\/a>your previous home, you most likely packed each room and labeled each moving box for their destination room.\u00a0 And although unpacking each room in sequence may seem logical, you most likely won\u2019t get it all done in one day.\u00a0 The result can leave you frantically digging through boxes searching for items you use on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

To avoid this trap, consider unpacking essential items first.\u00a0 Having the essentials put away first will help you feel as if there is continuity.\u00a0 You will find it easier going about your daily routine without disruption \u2013 even if you don\u2019t unpack all the boxes.\u00a0 Of course, it helps if you\u2019ve marked the boxes containing essential items when you packed.\u00a0 However, if you didn\u2019t, that\u2019s ok too.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve unpacked the essentials first, you\u2019ll notice that you\u2019ve become aware of the available storage spaces.\u00a0 As a result, you\u2019ve set the tone for each room, and the entire unpacking process becomes easier.\u00a0 You\u2019ll be able to go through your room priority list quicker and get through storing items where they belong with less deliberation and angst.<\/p>\n

When unpacking essentials, focus on the kitchen and bathrooms first.\u00a0 Chances are that you will need to use these rooms throughout the day as you unpack.\u00a0 Then go through your priority list of rooms, unpacking the essentials.<\/p>\n

Once the essentials are put away, you may feel at ease and in control.\u00a0 You can then unpack rooms in sequence or as prioritized.\u00a0 You may also decide to go through the remaining boxes at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n

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People don\u2019t really give it much thought until they\u2019ve already moved.\u00a0 Maybe that\u2019s the reason for a lack of information and guidance about unpacking.\u00a0 I estimate that for every six articles about packing and moving, there\u2019s probably one about unpacking.\u00a0 And like buying a home and moving; there should be more thought to unpacking because … <\/p>\n

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