Closing on a home is an undeniably stressful experience. Trying
to move on the same day you close just adds to the stress unless
you prepare.
Get Moving
A very high percentage of people move on the day they complete
the purchase of their new home. They've just come through an
experience that can be very tense, yet they pitch into an
activity that's very tiring and requires a gazillion decisions
to be made. It would be helpful if the move could take place the
next day. Everyone in the family should be prepared for the time
line in advance.
Allot enough time for packing. Allow more time than you think
you'll need. Be sure each family member has a few special
possessions with them and not among the things handled by the
movers. Yup, Linus had his blanket and most of us have the
equivalent.
The year I was fifteen, my family moved for the sixteenth time.
My mother was very good at setting up a household in a new
location with a minimum of fuss. She always carried a set of
sheets and blankets for each bed with her. (All containers were
marked with the name of the room they were destined for.)
The first order of business was to set up each family member's
bed and make it. It was reassuring to know your bed was ready
for you when you had exhausted yourself. The second place Mother
focused on was the kitchen. Getting that organized and ready to
function was a high priority.
I highly recommend Mother's plan if you're moving. It will give
you some feeling of order and that can mean a lot on a stressful
day. I've seen it successfully implemented many times.
That's about it. Recognize you're tackling a tough, big,
exciting change. Discuss it with your family. Take your time.
Have a plan. Keep your cool. You just purchased a home so be
happy!
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