Everyone knows that the prime real estate season is in the spring and summer. This is when everyone wants to move because the weather is good and the school year is coming to a close. However, you may be considering a winter move this year. Here are a few reasons why a winter move may be your best move yet.

Get More Leverage In The Housing Market In Winter

One great reason to move in the winter is supply and demand. When you shop for a new house in the winter, you have a lot of leverage in the process. Fewer people are shopping for homes at the same time, which means that your interest in a property is significant to sellers. This can make it easier for you to get the house you want at the price you want. If you make an offer, you can make it lower than you would in the prime buying season. The seller will be inclined to listen to lower offers because there are so few other interested buyers. This kind of leverage can be powerful.

There Is More Flexibility When You Plan A Winter Move

The logistics of a winter move may seem messy at first, but they are quite flexible. No one likes to move in the snow and cold, but that is the very thing that works to your advantage. You will have lots of options when it comes to planning your move. It is not likely that your close date will conflict with other things. You will not struggle to get cleaning services, our moving companies in Calgary booked, as there is a drop in clients in winter. They will often be eager to take your appointments whenever you request them.

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Secure Better Rates With Moving Companies In Calgary

Moving in winter is also likely to be cheaper. In addition to saving money on the cost of your new home, many moving companies in Calgary offer lower rates for service in the winter months. This incentive helps these moving companies drum up business in the slower months, but it also gives you more freedom in your move. When you spend less money on your moving costs, you have more money to invest in other parts of the move. Considering how expensive a move can be, such savings are very important.

Since 2012, Calgary Professional Movers Inc has been providing Calgary with high-quality moving services. As a licensed and bonded moving company, we have everything you need in a team of Calgary movers: professionalism, superior customer service, respect of everyone’s belongings and a friendly demeanor. All members of our team are trained to the highest standards and strive every day to ensure total customer satisfaction. From long-distance moves to being your go-to office movers, we are the team you can trust. For a family-friendly and committed Calgary moving company, call us today on 403-397-6524 or visit us at calgarypromovers.com.

Whether you need office or residential movers in Calgary, you have to take some initiative to prepare for your moving day. The more effort you put into preparing for your moving day, the easier your day will pan out.

But what steps can you take to prepare for your moving day? To make your life easier, here are four tips to help prepare you for your moving day.

4 TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR MOVING DAY

#1: Prepare your timeline

With a set schedule from the very start of your moving plans, you will be able to plan out what needs to be moved and what you want to take with you. A lot of people don’t plan out their timeline, so they end up struggling with when it comes to their moving. Get a timeline prepared from the start, so you have no issues down the line.

#2: Inventory your entire home

The best way to prepare for your moving day is to make sure that you do a complete inventory of your entire home. Get a checklist going and do a full sweep of your home to check all your items, goods and furniture. With an inventory list ready, it can make a huge difference when it comes to moving day, as you can:

  • Sort out your possessions before you pack
  • You can have a packing list so you can know what each moving box contains
  • You can keep track of your belongings throughout the move
  • Helps the Calgary movers get ready with your inventory

An inventory can make a positive impact on your moving day. It might take some time, but it will be worth it in the long-run.

#3: Get rid of unwanted stuff

While doing your inventory, you have the best opportunity to clear out all your unwanted stuff and items. Over the years, people tend to accumulate a lot of stuff that they don’t need. So rather than take it to your new location, why not get rid of it? Markdown in your inventory sheet all the household items that are not worth moving. You can throw out the items, or you can put it up for sale, helping you make some more money.

It also helps with your residential and office movers in terms of your fees. The fewer items you decide to move to your new location, the less money you will have to pay in the end.

#4: Initiate the packing process

Here comes the biggest task when it comes to moving – packing up your home before the move! Start thinking about packing as early as possible. It will save more time down the line. Take the time out to roll up your sleeves, and start organizing what you’re packing. Here are some ways that you can do it:

  • Get quality boxes (not cardboard) and organize how many you’ll need per room.
  • With your inventory, you can mark each box, so you know what is in what, helping you unload when you get to your new location.
  • Break down each room and determine which room needs to be cleaned and organized first. Make sure you pick the hardest room first as it might take the most time.
  • Tell the Calgary movers about what you have packed, and what you would like them to take. Leave the more substantial items to them as it will make your life easier.

These preparation tips can help get your moving day off to a positive start. The more time you dedicate to your preparing your move, the easier your move will be.

Since 2012, Calgary Professional Movers Inc has been providing Calgary with high-quality moving services. As a licensed and bonded moving company, we have everything you need in a team of Calgary movers: professionalism, superior customer service, respect of everyone’s belongings and a friendly demeanor. All members of our team are trained to the highest standards and strive every day to ensure total customer satisfaction. From long-distance moves to being your go-to office movers, we are the team you can trust. For a family-friendly and committed Calgary moving company, call us today on 403-397-6524 or visit us at calgarypromovers.com.

So you’ve found a Calgary moving company that you like. However, before you sign any contract, maybe you should ask them these five questions:

Five More Important Questions To Ask Calgary Movers

  1. Can you provide me with a quote for your moving services? – To make sure they are paid fairly, and to make sure you’re getting a fair price, Calgary movers should provide you with a price estimate for the work they’ll do. They’ll look at the size of your home, the number of items you want moved, and if you require any additional services as part of your quote. Ask for it in writing, so you have firm evidence. 
  2. Do you offer any additional moving services? – Everyone’s moving situation is different, so you have to see if the company is willing to offer any additional services if you need it. Do they offer long distance moving services or office services? Can they lift pianos and other heavy items? See how the company can accommodate your move and if they can help you.
  3. Can you give me some references? – While online reviews from Google and Facebook are a great way to scope out if the company is reliable, it is essential to have firsthand accounts of their process. Ask them for references to see how good they are at their services.
  4. Will your movers inventory my items? – An inventory is a smart move when it comes to moving items, so everything is kept on record. You should ask if the Calgary moving company does an inventory account of your items so you know they’ll keep track of it. You should also do one yourself as a back-up.
  5. What happens if your team breaks something? – Unfortunately, accidents happen during a move, and things might break. That is why you have to look for movers that offer full insurance coverage so that if anything breaks (or even gets lost), they can refund it for you.

Since 2012, Calgary Professional Movers Inc has been providing Calgary with the high-quality moving services. As a licensed and bonded moving company, we have everything you need in a Calgary moving company: professionalism, supreme customer service, respect of everyone’s belongings and a friendly demeanor. All members of our team are trained to the highest standards and strive every day to ensure total customer satisfaction. Call us today on 403-397-6524 or visit us at calgarypromovers.com. 

Are you planning on moving out? Have you purchased a new home or moving to a new office? If you are planning to do the work yourself, then don’t! Here are four reasons how a Calgary moving company can help you. 

Calgary Moving Companies Make The Job Way Easier 

Do you want to worry and stress about moving all your items and furniture from your home? Are you going to handle all the heavy lifting? Well if you are, then you have to deal with all the pressure that comes with it. But if you want the burden off your shoulders and you want it to be easy, then leave it to the professionals. They can make the job easier by guaranteeing that your items are safely moved from your old location to your new one.  

Using A Calgary Moving Company Will Save You Money 

Yes, this might sound strange: how does paying a moving company help you save money in the long run? If you take into account that you have to rent a large truck to carry your items, the gas needed for the transportation, the equipment for the work itself, and the time you need off from work to complete the move, you can see why it’s better to pay your Calgary moving company to do the job for you. You’ll save way more than doing the work yourself. 

Calgary Movers Can Help You With Additional Services 

There are going to be certain situations where you might need extra help when it comes to moving. If you are heavy items like pianos, marble tables and more, might mean that you require additional services. You might need long distance movers if you’re travelling interstate, or even office movers if your workplace needs to be cleaned out. If you need these additional services, you know a Calgary moving company can provide that for you.

Ensure Your Items Are Protected With A Calgary Moving Company

Calgary movers are known for their expertise when it comes to moving their items for their customers. They have the right equipment and truck to make sure they can move your items without any issues whatsoever. You can take comfort in knowing that your items are protected and safe in their hands. Many Calgary moving companies offer insurance, so if anything breaks they can provide coverage for their customers. If you damage anything, then it is up to you to sort it out. 

Since 2012, Calgary Professional Movers Inc has been providing Calgary with the high-quality moving services. As a licensed and bonded moving company, we have everything you need in a Calgary moving company: professionalism, supreme customer service, respect of everyone’s belongings and a friendly demeanor. All members of our team are trained to the highest standards and strive every day to ensure total customer satisfaction. Call us today on 403-397-6524 or visit us at calgarypromovers.com.

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1. Make a list
Write everything down! You’ll thank yourself later. Before you pack even one box, create a simple record keeping system. Create a computer-printed list of numbers with a space to write the contents. Or have a spiral-bound notebook for the job. You’ll place a number on EVERY box you pack and list the contents on your list. Don’t put the list down unless it’s in a place you’ll call Packing Central. This is where you’ll find your labels, marking pens, box tape, and other supplies. When describing the box contents, be specific– “A-D files” is better than “files”, and “Tulip dishes” rather than “misc. kitchen”.

2.Have plenty of supplies
Don’t make me say this twice– you’ll need LOTS of boxes– probably more boxes than you think, and having enough boxes will make your life easier! (If you buy your boxes from a moving company, you can always return unused boxes for a refund. If you got them free from the grocery, just toss any leftovers.) Have about 10 boxes set aside to use for last minute items on moving day, such as bedding, clothing, and cleaning supplies. You’ll need strong plastic packing tape to close up the boxes securely. Use unprinted newsprint (newspaper can stain your items) or packing paper or bubble wrap to wrap and cushion household good. Again, you’ll need lots more supplies than you think, so get extra so the packing can go smoothly. Return any unused supplies after the truck is packed.

3. Utilize wardrobe boxes
These tall boxes are perfect for bulky, lightweight items such as comforters, pillows, and blankets, as well as clothes that need to remain hanging. Call your mover to ask the width of the wardrobe boxes they’ll be bringing. Then measure the clothes in your closets (including coat closets) to see how many wardrobe boxes you’ll need. You can also use them for closet storage boxes, shoe boxes, and other bulky items such as fabric bolts, large baskets, or gift wrap tubes.

Don’t make the boxes too heavy to lift, however. One mover told the story of someone who put a bowling ball in a wardrobe box! When the box was lifted off the truck the bottom gave way, sending the bowling ball on a wild ride down the ramp, across the street to the gutter, then down a hill where it finally came to rest in a roadside ditch. (Is that a strike or a spare?).

Strategize wardrobe box use.

Moving companies will be happy to deliver boxes ahead of your moving day. Or if you’re doing the move yourself, get things organized as early as possible. A few days before your move, fill some sturdy handled shopping bags with bulky closet items such as shoes, sweaters, belts, and jeans. On moving day, fill the bottom of the wardrobe boxes with some of the shopping bags, then add your hanging clothing. Pack hanging items tightly so things won’t move around and fall off of hangers. Finally, cover the shoulders of your clothes (a dry cleaning bag works well), then add a few purses or sweaters on top. You’ll have fewer boxes, and closet items remain together. Also, the shopping bags will make it easier to retrieve your belongings from the bottoms of a tall wardrobe box.

4. Color coordinate
Designate a color for each room in the new home, such as yellow for kitchen, orange for dining room, etc. Apply colored stickers on the box near the box number. In your new home. Put a matching sticker on the door to each room. The movers will know where to put everything when they arrive at the destination. It’s also helpful to post a big sign on the wall in the room where you want boxes stacked, (“Boxes here please”) to keep them out of furniture and traffic areas.

For more moving tips, go on to Page 2 and find out more about strategies for filling wardrobe boxes, making a cleaning kit, and using “personal” boxes.

Keep things together.

Insist on keeping things together when you or the movers are packing boxes. Keep bookends with books, light bulbs with lamps, and extension cords with appliances. Small, loose parts can be attached to the item they belong to with tape or placed in small envelopes– to keep picture hooks with pictures, shelf brackets with a bookcase, a special wrench and bolts with the wall unit. Keep larger corresponding items (such as a cable TV cord) in resealable bags, and tape these to the underside or back of the item. As a backup, have a “Parts Box” open on the kitchen counter and fill it with cables, cords, parts, pieces, brackets, or nails that are removed from any items of furniture. Keep this box with you, or mark it well with a rainbow of colored stickers so it can be easily located on move-in day.

5. Pack ahead
Anything you can pack ahead will save you time on moving day. If it’s summer, get your winter clothes out of the way. You don’t really need 5 radios or TV’s around your house for the last few days there. Box up your shampoo and extra toothpaste and live out of a travel cosmetic case for the last week or two. Pare down cooking utensils and food supplies to bare essentials. Wastebaskets can also be packed (put things in them!) while you switch to using plastic grocery bags (hang them on a cabinet door or door handle to collect trash.)

6. Consolidate cleaning supplies
If you must clean your old place after moving out, put together a kit of basic cleaning supplies and rags. Clean anything possible ahead of time (the inside of kitchen cupboards, the oven, windows, etc.), and if possible, vacuum each room as movers empty it.

7. Use your luggage
Fill luggage and duffle bags with clothing, sheets, towels, and paper goods. Even for local moves you’ll be able to quickly spot your navy suitcase holding your favorite sweaters, whereas “Box # 189” might remain elusive for days.

Safeguard valued items.

It’s a good idea to keep valuable possessions, such as silverware, collections, or antiques, with you. If you have a long move and no room in your car, bury the items in a box titled “Misc. from kitchen pantry”. Either way, check your homeowner’s insurance to see how you are covered during the move, and if you need additional insurance from the mover. Also, find out what paperwork (receipts, appraisals, and photos) you might need to file a claim in case of loss.

8. Keep important papers with you
Your list of “important” papers might include: birth certificates, school records, mover estimates, new job contacts, utility company numbers, recent bank records, current bills, phone lists, closing papers, realtor info, maps, and more. Don’t leave these with the mover. Keep them with you!

Personal boxes.

Use brightly colored storage tote boxes, one for each person. Let each family member fill theirs with items they’ll want ‘right away’ in the new home– a set of sheets, a towel, a couple of extension cords, a phone, nightlights, address book, pens and paper, keys, kleenex, and travel cosmetic case, and so on.

Moving may not be the most fun you’ve ever had, but planning ahead will go a long way toward making the process bearable.

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Congratulations! You’ve finally found the home of your dreams, and you’re ready to start signing the paperwork. While the excitement of transforming your life and enjoying a new home can get the better of you for a while, you’ll soon find that little issues start to creep into your mind.

From packing boxes quickly and making sure that you have everything ready for when your professional moving team arrives, to switching your utilities to your new home, there’s a lot to do. Here are just a few crucial things to deal with before you officially move home.

1. Get on Top of your Packing
When you’re living a busy life, it can be tempting to leave your packing to the last moment, then attempt to pour everything into boxes in one day. Unfortunately, this can cause some serious stress, and even increase your chances of leaving must-have items behind. To reduce your risk of a packing disaster, manage your move carefully. Give yourself a daily quota of boxes that you need to deal with and stick to that number. You should be ready by the time the movers arrive.

2. Deal with the Details
Though it’s easy to get caught up thinking about moving and boxes, there are little details that you’ll need to consider before you move too. For instance, you’ll need to ensure that you switch your utilities over to your new home, like gas, electric and broadband. It’s also worth making sure that you’ve got your mail forwarded to your new address, and your insurance set up too.

3. Get the Basics Moved First
If your new property is within driving distance of your old home, and you want to make sure that you’re comfortable when you arrive at your destination, it’s worth taking some supplies over the day before. Extra clothes, some drinks and snacks, and even a microwave so you can heat up some food can help to make unpacking the next day a lot easier.

4. Discover your Local Resources
When you’re ready to start settling in, and you’ve got everything else set-up, you’ll be able to start getting to know the neighbors and exploring your new home. Take a walk around the neighbourhood you’ll be living in and introduce yourself to people when you get the chance. This is a great way to get recommendations of everything from places to eat, to local handymen. You might also find additional resources like parks for the kids to play in, or a nearby store to pick up your groceries at.

5. Visualize Your New Life
Finally, you’ll be ready to start thinking about life in your new home, and what your property is going to look like by the time you’re finished with it. For instance, you can start imagining the paint colors that you’re going to use on the walls, and where you might place your furniture when everything is unpacked. Visualizing your new home not only makes unpacking easier, but it can also help you to feel more at home in your new property when you’re feeling strange and uncomfortable in an unfamiliar space.

How to Make Your Move Go Smoothly

Moving home or transferring into another property is sometimes difficult especially when you do not have any idea where to start. Our moving checklist is an excellent place to start! But sometimes circumstances don’t allow for that. Unexpected situations can leave you feeling helpless. A great moving company is the answer. They can deliver on so much more than just transporting your belongings. Storage and packing services can be a life saver when you’re in a time crunch! This allows your life to continue through the turmoil of relocation with minimal impact!

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Storage In Calgary Alberta

Storage is the answer if ever there are things that cannot be moved yet to your new place. There are many reasons for this – possibly your new place isn’t quite ready for moving or perhaps you are downsizing and the new home doesn’t have enough room. A moving company that also provides storage services is your best bet in this situation. Not all of them offer it, so you need to ask! The most difficult part of a move that requires storing items is the organization and logistics. A professional moving company is easily able to configure such a move, you just say what you want where. Qualified moving companies will have tried and true systems for making sure everything ends up at the correct destination without you having to worry. And once you want your stuff moved again, it can be moved froms storage to where you would like.

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Packing Services

Moving is the primary service of every moving companies and they have other services that they offer like packing and unpacking items. The storage is the other service that they offer. This is to give the client or customer a chance to have their items stored for the meantime if they are not yet decided whether they still want to take those to their new place. You can ask quote from the moving company on how much it will be to store your items. The storage service may also include delivery of the items directly to the home after the storage.

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Local Movers

Moving & Storage of local movers are important to those who want to move home. Those families that aside from preparing their things to be removed; they are also busy in setting those things that they do not need to bring in moving home. They have different boxes where they will be storing them. And it is their decision if they will be storing them to the storage service of Moving & Storage of a moving company.

And before deciding to store your valuable items to a moving company make sure that they are reliable and have the facility that can store your items properly. There should be alock system that the moving company has for your stored items so you can be comfortable leaving them for the meantime with them. The company should be trusted so you do not have to worry about your items.

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