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Don\u2019t wait to schedule your free in-home or virtual survey.<\/h2>\n<p>Schedule an appointment for an in-home or\u00a0virtual survey\u00a0well in advance of your move, especially during the \u201cPeak\u201d times\u2026.May-September.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Do research on moving companies.<\/h2>\n<p>Research your moving companies!\u00a0 Check out their reviews, website, BBB rating, and social media.<\/p>\n<h2>3. It\u2019s never too early to start packing.<\/h2>\n<p>If you are doing your own packing, start early! Packing can be time-consuming and may be more difficult than you think. Label boxes with the room you would like them to go into your new home.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Downsize and declutter to save money on your move.<\/h2>\n<p>Think about downsizing to reduce costs and clutter. Keep what you need and consider donating the rest.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Create a \u201ctake with me\u201d inventory for moving day.<\/h2>\n<p>Take important documents, medication, chargers for your electronics, valuables, etc. with you. You don\u2019t want to be searching for them amidst the hectic schedule of moving {or looking through 100 boxes!}.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Communication is critical to your best moving experience.<\/h2>\n<p>Communicate any changes, concerns, and\/or questions with your relocation team. Make sure they have your cell phone, email, etc. and let them know your preferred method of contact.<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0 Check inside and outside your old home before you leave.<\/h2>\n<p>Do a \u201cwalk-through\u201d before you vacate your Origin home and again before the movers leave after delivering to ensure we haven\u2019t left anything behind and your boxes and furniture are placed where you would like them.<\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0 Use extra care with hardware and parts!<\/h2>\n<p>Keep special track of any hardware and parts for items that will be disassembled; tables, beds, etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know you have a lot on your mind when you are planning a move.\u00a0 That\u2019s why we are sharing a few simple tips that can really help you have your best\u00a0household moving\u00a0experience.\u00a0 From all of us at Clancy, we are ready to work together to provide you with the best moving tips and advice [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1520,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-helpful-moving-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 8 Tips for a Smooth Household Move<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We know you have a lot on your mind when you are planning a move. 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