Moving? Plan Ahead to Make It Stress-Free

By Buying, Real Estate, Selling October 5, 2020

The real estate market is hot, hot, hot. If you are among the many American families relocating to a new home, organization is key. Professional movers offer week-by-week tips to help make your move hassle-free.
Six to eight weeks before the move – Make a list of what you will keep, sell or donate. Plan a garage sale and/or schedule a donation pick-up. Notify schools and/or medical providers. Begin buying or collecting moving boxes, tape, markers and bubble wrap. If you will be using a mover, start getting quotes.
Four to six weeks out – If you are moving from a rental, notify your landlord. If you will be doing your own packing, start packing non-essentials, such as extra linens, dishes and glassware. Notify utilities to start the process of closing out service at your old address and starting at your new one.
Three weeks out – Strategize food-use. Plan to deplete your pantry and freezer so you will need to move as little food as possible. Complete change-of-address forms for the post office, credit card companies and banks. Order new checks and address labels. If your home and/or car are insured, arrange to transfer coverage to your new residence.
Two weeks out – If you are doing your own packing, get serious. Box up everything but the bare essentials and be sure everything is labeled, not just with contents, but the room where it’s to be unloaded. Keep valuables, like jewelry or important papers, in a safe place so you can transfer them yourself.
One week out – If your old place or your new home needs thorough cleaning, make arrangements for it. Properly dispose of anything that should not be moved, such as old paint, gasoline or propane.
Five days before the move – Confirm the date and time of your move with your moving company. Pack an essentials kit with medicines and any other items you will need when you arrive at your new home
The day before moving – Clear and clean out the fridge, freezer and pantry. Put all items you will be transporting in one place.
On moving day – Point out anything fragile to your movers. Be there as the truck is loaded. Sign the bill of lading when you are satisfied that all is accounted for. Do a final sweep of your home, checking every room, cabinet and closet.

About the Author
Greg DiGiorgio, Arlington MA Realtor

Greg DiGiorgio is a highly reviewed Arlington MA Realtor who is a dedicated, passionate, and market-savvy professional who puts his clients’ satisfaction before all else. His attention to detail, superior people skills, broad knowledge of the real estate industry as a whole, and his pure determination to indulge his clients with first class service sets him apart. In addition to Greg being an Accredited Buyers Representative-ABR, he understands the power of creative, well-organized and highly effective marketing and offers customized marketing plans that maximize property exposure to the most qualified buyers. He has appeared several times on Fox 25 News where he was interviewed on current market trends and conditions. A real estate transaction is really about managing people, their desires and their finances. It is an intricate and consequential negotiation.


Greg understands that it is important to secure not only the most able buyer, but also to the one that is most likely to close the deal. When so much is at stake, Greg is the one you want to represent you. His fair yet aggressive negotiating style and protectiveness of his clients’ best interests and ultimately, their assets, has gained his respect with colleagues and clients alike.


Greg also knows that every transaction represents the most important purchase or sale a person can make, and he takes every precaution to ensure that communication is impeccable with all parties involved from beginning to end. Whether it’s patiently guiding first time buyers through this exciting process or following through with clients’ needs long after the transaction is over, Greg’s warm, caring yet efficient business style will turn you into a client for life.


Driven


Greg grew up in the Greater Boston area and has a deep appreciation for the North East way of life. He attended The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, with a concentration in Marketing Research. Greg’s professional background is rooted in the technology sales & marketing. As a result, he learned to adapt to many different people and situations quickly and competitively. The insight that he has gained from many years of involvement in bringing all components of a transaction together smoothly has granted him a unique perspective and approach to the real estate industry. His enthusiasm and tenacity has allowed him to emerge as one of Greater Boston’s finest Realtors, and one of the highest reviewed amongst Arlington MA Realtors!


My Goal


My goal is to provide the best experience possible to my clients while helping them achieve their real estate goals. My streamline systems and use of technology ensure a smooth ride along the way. Whether it’s a first-time buyer, a seller, or investor, I strive to gain lifelong clients and friends by providing them with a fun, relaxing, but yet educational experience throughout the entire process.


Objectives for my Buyer Clients


Counsel session to determine wants & needsSchedule times to view properties

Run comparable analysis report for subject property

Help negotiate terms of the offer

Provided options for home inspectors

Help negotiate & finalize terms of Purchase & Sale Agreement

Assist in finalizing finances with Mortgage Broker

Handle any other paperwork and/or tasks including meeting mortgage commitment deadlines to making sure the transaction closes on time.

I keep an open door policy with all my clients even after the sale should they have any questions, or need help with any of their real estate needs. The closing of a real estate transaction is not the end, but just the beginning of a relationship.


Objectives for my Seller Clients


Listen carefully to make sure your goals and objectives are clearly understood

Explain the home selling process thoroughly

Discuss agency relationship

Price your home accurately

Stage your home for sale

Plan & implement a proven & innovative marketing plan

Work diligently to sell your home quickly and efficiently

Follow up with open house leads & showing brokers to obtain feedback

Work hard to ensure that each step of the transaction is running smoothly

To ensure that all smoke & carbon monoxide detectors are installed and working correctly, and to obtain certificate from town/city

To obtain final payoff for city/town water bill

“Most Importantly to communicate with you consistently and efficiently throughout the entire home selling process”

Certifications and Recognitions


Winner of Leading Edge Real Estate’s Outstanding Creative Marketing Award. Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)

Member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM)

Licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Broker

Member of Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB)

Member of National Association of REALTORS (NAR)

Zoning & Building Codes Certificate

Residential New Construction Certificate

Title V Certificate