PLANNING YOUR MOVE 

Whether you are moving across town or across the country, GMAC Real Estate can help make your move a successful one. Moving can be an exciting experience filled with anticipation. Planning is the key to making the transition as enjoyable as possible for your entire family.  

Your GMAC Real Estate Sales Professional can offer you decorating suggestions through our Home Merchandising System.  

If you've ever moved before, you know the endless preparations and decisions can be a bit overwhelming. Completing many tasks and arrangements ahead of time will make moving easier.  

Practical tips for moving day include:  

* Mark boxes to identify in what rooms they re to be unloaded. This helps the movers to be more efficient and helps you know which boxes to unpack first.  

* Pull out a few items upon your arrival at the new destination to provide instant familiarity. Label these boxes Last in/First out.  

* Put children's rooms in order right away to make them feel at home the first night.  

* Prepare an easy-to-serve recipe like chili, soup or a casserole ahead. Then take a break from moving for a pleasant meal.  

* Designate a room in your new home where you can go to relax. Clear the room of clutter and boxes and set up some of your familiar belongings.  

Set realistic goals. Give yourself permission not to get all of the unpacking done in the first day.