Now that your inspection period is done and appraisal is wrapped up, it’s safe to hire movers and start packing!  Call now to get moving estimates and secure a mover as they often get booked up weeks in advance.  Also, if you’re moving into a condo building check with the HOA President or Property Management Company to see if you need to pay any move in fees, reserve an elevator, or if there are move-in restrictions, etc.

Remember that you can’t move into your new place until closing is finished as that is when you’re given the keys. 

Suggested Movers*

*these are just suggested movers. Please feel free to research and use any mover you would like. 

Whichever mover you end up using, I highly recommend asking them to bring wardrobe boxes with them for all of your hanging clothes. That way you don’t have to take everything off the hangers and pack the items up. Instead, the movers will simply grab everything in your closets that is hanging, put them on the rods in the boxes and then when you get to your new home you can just grab the hangers and hang the items back up. Saves a ton of time

Moving Supplies

Start gathering boxes and packing supplies.  Often you can find free boxes on Craigs List.  Otherwise, Uhaul, Uline, and Home Depot are all great places to get moving supplies. If you want to be more green/earth friendly with your move check out Lend a Box https://lendabox.com/

Pets

Moving can be incredibly stressful on pets so consider having them stay with a friend or in daycare for a few days while you move and get settled into your new place.

Request a No Parking Sign from the City

There are a few ways this can be done in DC. You can go to the police department directly, print and post.

Arlington, VA

Alexandria, VA

Or you can hire a company to do the work for you-Moving Permits www.movingpermits.com

Make sure you follow instructions for your area.