Also, serious decluttering and pruning always take longer than you expect.

Seriously, though, the more you declutter, the easier and cheaper it will be to move. “Get rid of everything you own-I’m only half-kidding,” says Wenzke. Sell your old couch now, and buy a new one after your move.” Start decluttering “If it won’t, save yourself the stress and frustration of moving it. Consider whether your couch will fit in the elevator or stairwell,” says Wenzke. Ask for a floor planĪ common mistake people make when moving is not measuring their furniture to see if it fits in their new space. So make sure you have a plan to vacate the current property and also be in touch with the new landlord and new property manager to make sure you’re on the schedule there,” says Bull. Talk to both your current and future landlord/property manager to make sure you can make a smooth transition from one place to the other.

Once you’ve given notice that you’re vacating your old rental and will be moving to a new place, you need to schedule your move-out/move-in dates. “Sometimes it says as little as 30 days, but in some markets like the Boston area, it can be up to 90 days.” Lock down your dates “It’s really important that you read through your lease and understand how much notice you need to give your present landlord,” says real estate agent and landlord Dana Bull. Before you can move, you have to give notice on your current rental, or you could get stuck paying on two places.

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