The Great Moving Day Hide and Seek: Did You Forget These?

Ah, moving day! The time has come to pack up your life, shove it into boxes, and cart it off to a new adventure. But before you lock the door one last time, let’s embark on the great moving day treasure hunt to ensure nothing (and no one) gets left behind. Remember Home Alone:). This may seem like a funny or silly blog post, but I can tell you in our experience as real estate agents and also property management agents, there is always something left behind. Sometimes it is intended and sometimes it was just missed in all of the craziness of the day.

First stop: The Laundry Room.
Remember those clothes you threw in the washer and dryer last minute? Well, they’re still there. Imagine the new owners’ surprise when they find your favorite T-shirt spinning away. And let’s not forget the mysterious lone sock that’s taken up permanent residence in the dryer. The one that went missing months ago, leaving its mate to a life of loneliness in your dresser. Reunite those socks and make sure your drawers are empty. Your future self will thank you when you don’t have to buy more socks in a week.

Next up: The Kitchen Cabinets.
Ah, the forgotten realm of kitchen cabinets. It’s like a time capsule of snacks and spices you bought during a cooking craze last year. Reach way back into the depths and you might find that rogue Tupperware lid that’s been missing its partner for years. And don't overlook the drawer with the random assortment of takeout menus and plastic utensils. Future archaeologists will thank you for clearing that out. 

Look Up High and Low:

The Bedroom/Bathroom.
You might think you’ve packed everything, but have you checked up above the hang rods in the closet, or the bathroom caddy?

The Garage.
This is where things get interesting. You might think the new owners will appreciate the old paint cans you’ve left behind. Spoiler alert: they won’t. If it’s been more than six months since you painted any of your walls, take the paint with you. It won’t match anymore anyway. And don’t leave ladders, gas cans, or brooms. A tip: Sherwin-Williams paint stores take old paint, so there’s no excuse to leave it behind.

The Property

Take a stroll around your property to make sure you've grabbed everything you want, like that quirky windmill you bring to every house or those special plants you can't live without or the firepit you forgot to load on the last trip. And don't forget to check that one side of the house you always avoid—you know the one. That's usually where we find a pile of stuff, including ladders or hoses you didn't even know you had!

And there you have it! The ultimate moving day treasure hunt. Double-check every nook and cranny, and you’ll avoid the embarrassment of the new owners calling to say they found your high school yearbook in the attic. Happy moving, and may your new home be just as full of hidden treasures as the one you’re leaving behind!

P.S. We have a fantastic checklist to help you catch those easy-to-miss items! Just send us an email, and we’ll send it your way. By the way, if you're preparing to sell your home, list with Rethinking Real Estate. We'll handle the final walk-through for you, taking one more stress off your list!