Moving houses is stressful and tiring in itself alone. While there are a lot of things that you need to think of prior to the big move, here are some tips to avoid committing the most common mistakes that people make when moving houses.
Most people move from one home to another at one point in their lives. If you have always grown fondly of your home but you are left with no choice but to leave it for personal or professional purposes, then it would be best if you made your move a stress-free one.
However, mistakes can happen especially when you do not anticipate for the worst that can happen during a move. According to Realtor.com, some people often hold on dearly to their former homes that they choose to rent it out instead of selling.
"Renting [out] a home can be a great investment if you know what you're doing," said real estate investor Mark Ferguson. "The problem is, many people have no idea how to manage to rent a home - like collecting rent and checking on tenants - or [to] anticipate the expenses."
As previously reported here on Realty Today, there are a lot of things that you need to consider before renting your home and becoming a landlord. You need to completely understand the laws and the duties and responsibilities of being one. You also need to have the means to pay for the mortgage in case there is no tenant to rent your home.
Aside from the mistake of renting a former home, most people do not anticipate for problems with moving companies. The publication noted that there may be delays in the delivery of your items, which could mean that you may be without your clothes and other belongings for a week or two.
It would then be wise to keep a pack of essential items with you such as clothes, basic items in the kitchen, pillow during your move so that you won't need to take a quick trip to the mall and spend cash on these items.
