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Finding out you have to move at the last minute can be stressful, and you won't have a lot of time to prepare for the move. However, there are a few things you can do to make the process go a bit more smoothly. Use this guide, along with the help from a moving company that specializes in last-minute moves, such as Last Minute Movers, to get everything ready for your transition to a new home. 

Enlist The Help Of Friends

While you might typically ask your friends to help you load and unload your moving van, you'll want to ask them to help you pack in this situation. Host a packing party, order some pizza, and have your friends help you to box up your items. You can place several boxes on the floor in front of your closets and have everyone work on emptying the items from each closet into the boxes. Be sure to have plenty of markers and labels on-hand so everyone can label the boxes according to what will go in them.

Hire A Cleaning Service

Before you move out of your old house or apartment, you'll want to make sure it is cleaned thoroughly. For renters, this can mean the difference between getting the full amount of your deposit back or having part of it withheld to cover the cost of cleaning the space. You won't have time to do the cleaning on your own, so consider hiring a professional cleaning service to do this for you. In some cases, your moving company may even offer cleaning services, which can make it easier to coordinate the cleaning and moving process.

Have Extra Boxes And Garbage Bags Available

Because you are packing in a hurry, you may not be able to box everything up before the moving truck gets there. Keep extra boxes available so you can place miscellaneous items in them as you clear out the home and use a roll of garbage bags to throw away any old, damaged, or unwanted items. Refrain from using the garbage bags to pack your items if you are using a professional moving service, as the movers may be prohibited from moving items that aren't boxed properly. If you do place items in garbage bags to move to your new home, you'll want to place them in your vehicle and move them yourself.

Make A List

While you are packing your home, make a list of other last-minute tasks you'll need to accomplish before the move. The list might include shutting off utilities, dropping off your keys, and visiting the post office to change your address. Ask friends and family to help you tackle some of the items on the list so you can have more time to prepare your home for the move.

Be sure to ask your moving company for any other helpful hints you can use to get ready for a last-minute move. With just a little bit of preparation, you can transition to a new home even in a short amount of time.