Adelaida “Ady” M. Artime, P.A., Berkshire Hathaway EWM Realty.Phone: (786) 512-2467
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Moving is hard on most people. When you add the extra emotional, mental and physical stress of the pandemic we are currently experiencing, moving can be a serious breaking point.
If you’re moving at this unprecedented time, here are some tips and suggestions that can help you through this extremely stressful process before your actual moving date.
Start De-Cluttering your Home
A good start would be to identify the items that you love, will use and will need. Anything that doesn’t fall into these categories should be sold, donated or thrown away. Luckily there are several apps that will allow you to sell any item from the comfort of your own home. I personally use Letgo, OfferUp and Nextdoor, which are easy and effective to use. An additional bonus to this feature is that the money you earn from the sale could also help pay for your moving expenses.
Consider Storage
If you’re selling your house and moving away, you may want to place some of your belongings in a storage unit for a short term. These belongings should be items that will be used in your new home. Leave only those belongings that will benefit the staging of your current home.
Pack Room by Room
Label each box to indicate its contents and the room where it’s supposed to go. For boxes packed with items you’ll need as soon as you arrive at your new home, write “Open First” on them. These items could include toiletries, kitchen utensils, etc.
Set Aside Important Items
Separate important items such as passports, checkbooks, medication and other critical items. Do not place them in boxes that’ll be heading off in a moving truck. These items should always be kept with you in separate luggage.
Remove Distractions
Make the proper arrangements for your children and/or pets to be away from your home on the actual day of your move. This will help ease the stress for you and the movers.
Remember the Utilities
Schedule the disconnection or transfer of utilities, such as electricity, water, phone, internet and cable TV, for the day after you’ll be out of your home.
Take Proper Stock of your Home
If you’re selling your home, be sure to document its condition before the moving crew shows up. Make a list, and take photos or video. It’s very important to be able to show the condition of the home before the new buyers move in. Any damage to walls, switch plates, fixtures and flooring can disrupt the sale if the buyer chooses to ask for compensation after a final walk-through.
Finally, “May your walls know joy; may each room hold laughter, and may every window open to great possibility” Mary Ann Radracher-Hershey
In her role as a real estate and relocation specialist in South Florida and Northern Virginia, Ady Artime prides herself on providing the highest level of service, confidentiality and professionalism to her clients. Based on her own experience as a government liaison, Ady is in familiar territory working with high powered individuals. She possesses a discreet and confidential work ethic, and her keen eye, attention to detail, and experience with multi-million dollar properties have earned her a high-profile, loyal clientele that expect the best from their realtor.
Known for her expertise and strong background in interior design, she stands out from other real estate agents. When a satisfied client says that Ady knows real estate "inside and out", the statement is to be taken literally. Over the course of her career, she has received recognition as an award-winning interior designer. She has designed and implemented interiors for countless luxury projects throughout the United States, and Europe. Her extensive knowledge of all facets of design, including working with architects and construction teams, led to a natural progression into the real estate arena and gives her a definite edge over the competition in serving her clients.
As and agent in South Florida and North Virginia, Ady lends her real estate expertise and design savvy to buyers and sellers. Ady's mission is to develop a faithful, repeat clientele by providing them with superior service and value. She is passionate about her work and takes the time to understand each client's needs and goals to accurately assess the options she provides. From overseeing the staging of a listed property in order to fetch the highest possible price to analyzing a potential purchase from a design and architectural perspective.
