Let’s Get Moving! Expert Tips on Nailing a Stress-Free Move

Moving brings so many emotions to the forefront: the excitement of starting a fresh chapter, the stress of realizing you didn’t purchase enough moving boxes (the movers are pulling up as we speak), and the total exhaustion watching your saved listings turn from active to sold.

But, moving is still an exciting process that, though tough, leads to an amazing reward—maybe that’s more space for your growing family or an upgraded apartment with a view (and a dishwasher!)

We tapped the real estate pros on all things buying and selling homes today, plus how to move efficiently—did you know you could inquire about a listing on TikTok?

From the best time to buy a house to expert-approved moving tips from writers who pulled off cross-country ventures, we have all the insight you need to get moving.

Is there a right time to buy a house? Experts say yes. Though spring and summer are the ideal times to sell your home, experts spilled that those months aren’t the greatest for buying. Find out when is the perfect time to strike and score the house of your dreams.

You might want to ditch Zillow and simply open TikTok instead—thanks to an ever-changing algorithm targeted just to you, your dream home might pop up the next time you scroll. We spoke to real estate agents who are utilizing social media to generate interest in a home up for grabs, and they let us know if it actually works in sealing the deal.

Packing experts also dish the biggest mistakes you should to avoid before moving, and if you’re already in the process of packing, our list of essential products is here to save the day, introducing you to the clever essentials you never knew you needed.

Now that you’re prepped and primed on the housing market, we have tips and tasks you shouldn’t skip when moving—some are simple, like labeling your boxes, and some tackle bigger challenges, like ensuring your breakables arrive safely in your new home.

We also heard some of the best moving tips from one Spruce writer who relocated to the United Kingdom, and through her international move, is full of wisdom. Another writer has moved 10 times in her lifetime and shares the sanity-saving products she never attempts a move without.

Whether move-in day is just around the corner or a larger goal down the road, follow these tips to make the process smoother than signing on the dotted line.