Nobody has ever said that the process of moving all of your worldly possessions to a new home is fun, but for many people, relocating to a new residence is often the start of a new adventure. Regretfully, as high-tech as the world gets, heavy couches still need to be lifted around tight corners and getting the fridge down the stairs is not exactly what you would call a good time. While moving will always be physically intense, there does exist relocation technology today that can help you stay more organized, proactive and best of all, serene.

Make Your Move Easier by Utilizing Technology

Task & Time Management Apps

Even before the first box is packed, there are a lot of logistics that need to be figured out in order for your move to go smoothly. For a long time, a pencil and paper was all that you needed to keep track of everything, but today there is moving technology that can be a great help in keeping yourself organized. Apps such as Sortly or Wunderlist offer movers the ability to easily schedule appointments, receive reminders, create lists and even give yourself deadlines to accomplish certain tasks.

One Message To Many

One of the more mundane parts of moving is having to communicate to everyone your new address and other important information. Utilizing social media is a good way to get the word out that you are about to relocate. While it is not advisable to post your new address in public view, letting people know about your pending move in general can be helpful. Many social media sites have a private message feature, where you can send out a blast announcing your new address, while still maintaining your privacy.

Downsize Fast

One of the big pluses of moving is that you can take a close look at what you really want to take with you and conversely, which items you are willing leave behind. Selling or donating unwanted things through such websites as ThredUp or LetGo is a quick and convenient way to lighten the load as you get ready to pack up your stuff. There are many people who could use what you have to offer, so making it a win-win for everyone is a great thing.

Easy Fix

Leaving your old place in great condition is really important, especially if you are a renter and want to get your security deposit back. If you are not able to personally tackle any needed repairs, arranging for someone to come in to fix everything can be a daunting task. Thanks to apps like TaskRabbit and Thumbtack, you can send a video or cell phone image of the repair needed and receive a quote back instantly.

Need To Eat

Packing up, moving and arriving at the new place makes for a busy day. People in the throes of moving often forget to do basic things, like eat. This otherwise simple task can also be especially challenging if everything from your kitchen is already on the truck. Never fear, the modern world has developed a high-tech solution for this dilemma too. Apps such as Postmates and Grubhub will gladly bring delicious meals right to your door from a variety of great restaurants.

Moving may never become fun, but at least the technology that exists in the world today can make it a lot easier to stay organized, downsize when needed, tie up loose ends and even deliver that hamburger you’ve been craving all day. Technology….the best way to move!