The Stress-Free Move: A Homeowner’s Guide to Planning Your Next Move
Updated: Aug 24
Start With the End in Mind
Before we put your home on the market, let’s talk about where you’re going next, your ideal timeline, and what a successful move looks like for you. A little planning upfront can prevent a lot of stress later.
Declutter Before We List
Moving is the perfect opportunity to decide what deserves to make the journey with you. I recommend sorting belongings into four categories: keep, sell, donate, and discard.
The less you have to move, the easier—and less expensive—the move becomes. It also helps your home show at its best while it’s on the market.
Prepare Your Home Strategically
You don't need to fix everything before selling. My job is to help you determine which improvements are worth doing and which aren't.
We'll focus on the updates, repairs, presentation, and staging choices that can make the biggest difference to prospective buyers.
Know Your Numbers Before You Make Your Move
Your home's sale price is only one piece of the financial picture. Before making plans for your next home, we'll look at your estimated net proceeds and consider expenses such as repairs, closing costs, moving expenses, storage, and your next purchase.
Plan the Timing of Your Two Moves
One of the biggest sources of stress is the transition between homes.
What happens if your current home sells before your next home is ready? What if you find your next home before yours sells?
We'll talk through different scenarios so you can make informed decisions about possession dates, contingencies, temporary housing, and storage.
Build Your Moving Team Early
Depending on your situation, you may need movers, contractors, a stager, an estate sale company, a storage provider, a lender, or a title company.
I'll help you identify the professionals you'll need and coordinate the real estate side of the process so you aren't trying to manage everything yourself.
Create a 30-Day Countdown
As closing approaches, we'll turn the big move into smaller, manageable steps.
Confirm the movers. Start packing nonessentials. Arrange utilities. Update your address. Organize important documents. Confirm closing details.
Don't wait until moving week to start moving.
Prepare a “First Night” Box
Pack the things you'll want immediately when you arrive at your new home—medications, toiletries, chargers, a change of clothes, basic kitchen supplies, important documents, and anything else that will make your first night easier.
Give Yourself Permission to Unpack Slowly
You don't have to have your entire house organized on day one. Start with the essentials: bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen, utilities, and anything your family needs to feel comfortable.
Remember: You Don't Have to Navigate It Alone
A successful move is about much more than putting a “For Sale” sign in the yard. It's about coordinating the sale of one home with the purchase or transition into another.
My job as your listing agent is to help you understand the process, anticipate the challenges, and make thoughtful decisions along the way.
The Goal
A stress-free move doesn't mean everything goes perfectly. It means you have a plan for the things that matter, and a trusted professional helping you navigate the things you can't predict.
— Matt Muren
Watch as Matt and Kelly discuss the strategy to make your home stand out. Kelly will walk you through a personalized seller consultation designed specifically for your needs. By planning now, you’ll ensure that your home is ready to make a lasting first impression with potential buyers. Plus, Matt will provide you with an up-to-date home valuation and tips on how to enhance your property's value to beat the competition. Contact Matt to schedule your luxury seller consultation!
If you have questions or would like a more detailed report, please contact Matt today.
Matt Muren
Cell: 314-853-6050
Office: 314-775-2050
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