Learn how to avoid these moving mistakes!

Congratulations on your new home! It's an exciting new chapter in your life but before you start your next adventure, you need to move in. With countless boxes and pile of belongings, moving can be stressful. Don't make it any more stressful than it needs to be and avoid these common moving mistakes. Waiting Until The Last Minute. Moving is a long, complicated process. Not only is it time intensive, but spring and summer are the most popular times to move. Because more people are moving, moving companies can book up. Be sure that you hire a moving company and start packing up a few months in advance. Hiring The First Company You Come Across. It's important to do your homework. Look for referrals from friends and family, read reviews, and be sure to get an estimate before you commit to any one company. Without the proper research, you could find yourself involved in a scam for fraud. Check on your moving company's ratings before you hire them. Additionally, be sure that you check on estimates before hiring a moving company. You don't want to be stuck with any hidden fees. Packing Everything In Sight. Many moving companies charge you based on the weight of your belongings. Make sure to take your move as an opportunity to clean out items that you no longer need. Donate clothing that you never wear anymore to a local shelter, toss out the mountains of paperwork that you no longer need, and give that old sofa to your cousin who recently graduated from college and is in desperate need of furniture. It's an opportunity to start fresh! Make sure that you protect your new home with the right homeowners insurance. The professionals at Weeks & Associates Insurance Services in Thousand Oaks, California can help you find the best personal and commercial insurance for your needs. Contact us for more information.