No matter the size of your home, packing everything to prepare for a move is a long process. Luckily, there are many things you can do to make it simpler and more efficient. Here are some expert packing tips for an easier move:
Prepare Your Supplies
Make sure you have supplies ready before you even start packing. This could include things like tape, packing paper and bubble wrap. Consider having multiples of the same essential tools like box cutters, scissors and markers for increased convenience. By stocking up on your supplies in advance, you avoid the risk of running out right in the middle of packing. If possible, consider getting more than you think you need--you'll probably need it.
Opt for High-Quality Boxes
Reusing old moving boxes is a great way to get your money's worth and avoid waste. However, using worn-out moving boxes can hinder your safety and productivity. Instead of relying on recycled cardboard boxes alone, find some that are specifically made for moving. These boxes are usually made of reinforced, heavy-duty cardboard and have convenient cutouts for handles. While it does require some spending, getting brand-new, high-quality moving boxes will pay you back in saved time and convenience.
Pack an Essentials Box
There are few things more frustrating than arriving at your new home and realizing you can't find something important, like your toothbrush. To avoid this issue, set aside your "essentials" and pack them separately in a box to load last. Include things like toiletries, medications, phone and device chargers and a change of clothes. One way to approach an essentials box is to pretend that you're packing for an overnight vacation--bring just enough to help you get through the first day at your new home.
Moving can be stressful and time-consuming, but with the right planning you can make the whole process simpler. Consider these tips when preparing for your next move.
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Kimberly Hering
Kimberly Hering's devotion to helping people achieve their real estate goals stems from her genuine enjoyment of the process. Whatever the task, Kimberly makes it her mission to get it done, however she can, without compromising her client's needs. Often, that means thinking outside the box. After working with Kimberly, clients describe her as being Trustworthy, Creative, Patient, Highly Skilled, Attentive to the Process and having a lot of Integrity.
After spending more than 15 successful years working on Wall Street, Kimberly transitioned into Real Estate, joining Alain Pinel Realtors, then moving to Zephyr, now Corcoran Global Living, in 2018. During her career on Wall Street, Kimberly was a Vice President working as an Institutional Equity Salesperson for Montgomery Securities for 10 years. She covered the top money managers throughout the US and Canada. She joined Jefferies & Co as a Senior Vice President managing the Western Region Institutional Sales group, while continuing to cover the top money managers.
Kimberly leverages her extensive experience selling equities to top money managers throughout the US and Canada, to successfully negotiating any Real Estate transaction seamlessly for her clients. Kimberly is well versed in Marin's neighborhoods, towns, cities, and education system.
Living in the Bay Area for 35 years, 25 years in Marin and having 2 sons in local Marin schools, Kimberly spends a lot of time volunteering in the community and serving on various local Boards. Kimberly has a collection of resources ranging from the best local breakfast spots to vetted contractors. With her reliable list of valuable resources, Real Estate experience and unsurpassed knowledge of Marin's many communities, Kimberly can guide her clients through every aspect of a Real Estate transaction seamlessly.
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