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Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Moving to Colorado | Kenna Real Estate Group at KW DTC

Brian Lee BurkeBrian Lee Burke
Feb 19, 2023 • 4 min read
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Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Moving to Colorado | Kenna Real Estate Group at KW DTC

According to Texas-based research groups, more than half of the state population is considering moving at least once. Respondents said one of the reasons to reject this idea was the complexity of the process. However, when looking at the problem closely, it is just a small number of trustworthy movers in Houston. Some companies leave client interests behind in their pursuit of profits.

People make even more mistakes while moving. All of them pile up so much that it makes the whole process daunting enough to abandon it in the first place. But it would not be the case if these people knew about the Top 10 Most Common Moving Mistakes. Avoiding bad service providers aside, other mistakes will be divided into three groups below. Learn them all to make moving easy and cheap.

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Group 1: Preparations

The first mistake almost every person moving for the first time makes is expecting to do it on a whim. The whole process, from beginning to end, requires thorough planning and sometimes the help of professionals.

Please do not go for the most expensive option, expecting it to be the ultimate solution to all moving problems simultaneously. Try to ignore all-inclusive packages and go for modular offers. Use online calculators to get the services you need.

Remember that portable moving containers are a much cheaper alternative to trucks. Pack at your own pace with or without the movers’ help.

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Group 2: Packing

Mistakes during packing can cost you time and precious memories associated with fragile items. Learn about packing techniques to prevent any items from breaking while driving. YouTube videos are the best sources for it.

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Planning loading routes is a great option to save some time during packing. Start from the farthest from the door places like attics and basements. It will help you not to run out of energy.

Remember that items will be unpacked in the future, so throwing them aimlessly in the truck is not an option. Consider the items you need on arrival and load them last in the moving container.

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Group 3: Bureaucracy

The best way to visit an old home right after the move is to forget to terminate contracts with local service providers. Do it beforehand, in a week or two, to be specific. Sometimes, you must pay a fee first, making the process even more costly.

Learn about which documents you have to provide upon arrival. Sign all the papers in advance, as you need every bit of saved time available to unpack your possessions and start settling down.

And the final mistake people make is not reading the contract from a moving company before signing. It may include some additional fees, schedule changes, or optional services. Read it from the first page to the last and move carefree!

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Brian Lee Burke
Brian Lee Burke
Team Leader and Licensed Broker, REALTOR® since 2002, Author

Brian Lee Burke is the founder and team leader of Kenna Real Estate Group, a real estate team at Keller Williams DTC. A licensed REALTOR® since 2002, Brian helps Colorado buyers and sellers navigate residential real estate, new construction, pricing, and negotiation. He is also the author of The Real Estate Playbook and Mastering Real Estate: Your Guide to Becoming a Top Agent.

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WRITTEN BY
Brian Lee Burke
Brian Lee Burke
Team Leader and Licensed Broker, REALTOR® since 2002, Author

Brian Lee Burke is the founder and team leader of Kenna Real Estate Group, a real estate team at Keller Williams DTC. A licensed REALTOR® since 2002, Brian helps Colorado buyers and sellers navigate residential real estate, new construction, pricing, and negotiation. He is also the author of The Real Estate Playbook and Mastering Real Estate: Your Guide to Becoming a Top Agent.

View Brian Lee Burke’s full profile.