Ideal for those looking to up sticks hassle free in the near future.
For a generation prone to procrastination, who put off packing for their holiday until they’re in the car on the way to the airport, the actual, physical prospect of moving house can be a little overwhelming to say the least.
Indeed, with every packed, repacked and packed again box; with every dropped sentimental ornament and broken down rental van; with every temper flared over the right position for the ill thought out, ill fitting new sofa comes an even iller thought out divorce.
In the current COVID-19 restricted climate, the logistics of moving house are even more complex, but fortunately, there are ways to mitigate the enormous headache of moving house. Not to mention the backache! And unsurprisingly, it’s technology which comes to the rescue once again, helping you plan and carry out a less stressful move.
With that in mind, here are 6 of the best apps to help you with moving stateside, IDEAL for those looking to up sticks hassle free in the near future.
MOVEADVISOR – FREE
This free app helps you get organized and stay on top of all the things you need to do leading up to a big move. And with the bureaucracy involved in uprooting, this is a blessing, make no mistake.
Some helpful features of this App include a weekly moving timeline, which helps you remember tasks and track your progress (we’ve found it’s useful to be shamed into action from time to time), and a home inventory to virtually keep track of all your possessions room-by-room. You can also locate the best moving companies, read reviews, and obtain estimates via the app. To say it’s useful is an understatement!
LETGO – FREE
Letgo is an app for buying and selling goods locally. So, if you’re trying to unload some of life’s accumulated clutter before your move, this app makes it easy to connect with buyers in your local community. Many users feel it’s more trustworthy and simpler to use than Craigslist, and the app’s popularity continues to grow.
On the flipside, once you’ve moved into your new home and settled in, Letgo can be a useful tool in furnishing elements of your place cheaply.
ZILLOW – FREE
Zillow’s robust real estate app can help you find a new place to buy or rent, with up-to-date listings and instant notifications. In addition to searching for homes, Zillow also has tools to help you determine your budget and connect with real estate agents or property managers in your area.
SORTLY– FREE, OR $3.99/MONTH FOR PREMIUM PLAN
With Sortly, you can create a visual inventory of all the items in your house. You can add photos, product information, and notes for each possession. The database creates a searchable home inventory that helps you track all of your belongings and remember where items are: in storage, at home, or anywhere else.
The app includes an eight-week moving checklist with a detailed timeline for each task you’ll need to complete as you prepare to move. Though it might seem counterintuitive to have a monthly subscription to help with a one-off event, Sortly is particularly popular with landlords and tenants who have to move house regularly for purposes of business.
Download Sortly on the App Store or Google Play.
WAZE – FREE
Waze is a community-based traffic and navigation app which lets drivers share real-time traffic and road information. The app offers voice-guided directions, traffic advisories, and even displays gas prices near you.
Ideal for moving day, sure, to beat the traffic when in your fully loaded van, but also really useful when settling in to your new crib. If you’re trying to plan out your new commute, or even the quickest route to the local pizza place, then Waze lets you see the quickest course in real time, and can even remind you when it’s time to leave.
NEXTDOOR – FREE
This app works like a private social network to help connect you with your neighbours. The app keeps everyone up to date with what’s going on in their community and lets users share local news. Neighbours can use the platform to help each other with everything from planning a community event to finding a recommendation for a babysitter.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Having everything under control is vital when making the big move. This can be one of life’s most stressful events, so don’t take things lightly when there’s heavy lifting to be done.
