In the rush and stress of moving, certain important tasks get overlooked until it’s too late. Moving day regrets are incredibly common — and unlike most regrets, these are entirely preventable. Here are the five things Twin Cities residents most commonly wish they’d done before moving day.
Not Decluttering Enough in Advance
The most common moving regret: boxes full of items that should have been donated or discarded. Every unnecessary item moved costs money in mover time, truck space, and unpacking effort.
Start decluttering at least three weeks before moving day. Minneapolis area donation options include Goodwill, ARC’s Value Village, the Reuse Center on Glenwood Ave, and Facebook Buy Nothing groups.
Not Photographing the Old Home
Whether you’re a renter or a seller, photographing your old home’s condition before the crew arrives protects you legally and financially.
Renters: photograph every room, wall, floor, appliance, and fixture before move-out. This is your protection against unfair security deposit deductions.
Not Arranging Childcare and Pet-Sitting in Advance
Waiting until the day before to figure out childcare or pet-sitting is a common mistake that creates real moving-day stress.
Arrange at least one week ahead. Moving day with children and pets underfoot is slower, more stressful, and creates genuine safety concerns.
Not Confirming Utility Setup at the New Home
Arriving at your new Minneapolis home to find no electricity or internet is completely avoidable.
Schedule utility transfers at least two weeks before your move date. Confirm those setups 48 hours before moving day. Have provider contact numbers saved.
Not Having a Parking Plan for the Moving Truck
A large moving truck requires significant space, and many Minneapolis neighborhoods and apartment complexes have limited or restricted access.
Research parking requirements at both addresses at least a week ahead. Reserve loading zones if available. Tell your building manager. Cheep Cheep Movers can help you think through truck access when you book.
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