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Planning a Move? Here Are Some Tips to Know

30 Monday Jan 2023

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Moving into a new home is exciting. But it can also be stressful and expensive if you don’t know what you’re doing.

So what, exactly, do you need to know to make your move as fast, easy, and affordable as possible? 

A recent article from realtor.com unpacked (pun intended!) some tips for a successful move, including:

  • Avoid moving on a Friday. Friday is a popular day to move; when people move on a Friday, it gives them the weekend to unpack. But because Friday is such a popular day to move, it’s also an expensive day to move—according to the article, moving costs can be 20 to 30 percent higher on Fridays. If you want to save money on your move, consider moving on a less popular day.
  • Use colored markers to label your boxes. Can you label all your moving boxes with a standard black marker? Of course. But if you want to make the moving and unpacking process easier and less stressful, consider color coding your boxes (for example, boxes with red writing go in the kitchen, boxes with blue writing go in the bathroom, etc.) This can make it easier for movers to immediately identify where to put each box—which will make finding and unpacking your belongings a lot easier.
  • Have everything packed up before moving day. Many people wait until moving day to pack up certain items, like bedding and personal items. But that can lead to unnecessary stress on moving day, and can make it easy for things to get lost in the shuffle. It can also make the process take longer, which can drive up costs. Instead, pack up the items you’ll need for the last night in your home (like pajamas, medication, or toiletries) in a suitcase; that way, they’re packed and ready to go when the movers arrive.

Are you ready to move? Let’s get you started packing! Kevin and Jennifer Hanley, REALTORs The Hanley Home Team of Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners Southside 904-515-2479 HanleyHomeTeam.com

Finding Short Term Rentals

25 Wednesday Jun 2014

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When you’re relocating to a new city, home hunting remotely is no fun. Have you considered a short-term rental? Here are four ways you can secure a short-term rental that will give you the time you need to find your new home.

If you’re relocating to a new city, hunting for a home remotely can be a bit of a hassle. Despite the convenience of MLS alerts and virtual tours, nothing compares to visiting listings in person. Besides, with markets heating up and inventory dropping, homes you view online can be off the market before you book a plane ticket to visit. (Not to mention how the cost of those visits add up in a hurry.) There’s really no substitute for living locally while you search for your new dream home.

Since it’s unlikely you want to sign even a six-month lease on an apartment while you’re looking, what’s the best approach? Here are some options for finding a perfect short term rental while you’re house hunting:

1. Check out vacation rental sites. Websites like Airbnb (https://www.airbnb.com/), Vacation Rentals By Owner (http://www.vrbo.com), and Owner Direct Vacation Rentals (http://www.ownerdirect.com/) provide fractional access to furnished properties. While most people think of these properties for short vacation-length stays, many properties offer a monthly rate as well. One benefit to the selection of properties on vacation rental sites is the increased ability to locate properties in or near your preferred neighborhoods.

2. Consult with HR departments. If you’re relocating for work, often a company’s HR department can assist with temporary housing or at least provide access to a corporate rate on an extended stay hotel. There’s also the possibility that HR can circulate an intracompany memo or request for temporary housing referrals.

3. Get social (media). Even if you don’t have friends in your new city yet, you may have friends-of-friends living there you don’t know about. Put the word out on social media that you’re looking for a temporary home. Post several times on Facebook during different times of the day to maximize exposure (and ask for people to share your post!).

4. Tap your agent’s network. You are working with an agent to help you find a home, right? Well ask for help finding a short term rental while you search! Though not every agent will be able to provide referrals for rentals, often local MLS systems have private message boards where agents can pass along your request.

Buying a home is a big decision and making it under the pressure of a short visit isn’t a great idea. Use these tips to find a short-term rental while you look for a permanent landing place in your new city.

We’d love to help you find a home in the greater Jacksonville area. Get in touch today: Kevin and Jennifer Hanley, REALTORS 904-422-7626 http://www.HanleyHomeTeam.com