The Ultimate Spring Moving Guide: Expert Tips from Professional Moving Organizers
25 Mar 2025
Why Spring is the Perfect Time to Move
Spring marks the beginning of Greater Boston’s busiest moving season! With better weather and a fresh start, it’s the ideal time to relocate. However, moving can quickly become overwhelming without the right approach.
At Organizing Boston, we believe moving should be an exciting transition, not a stressful one. Our professional moving organizers specialize in making your move smooth and efficient. Our hands-on support ensures a seamless experience from decluttering to unpacking.
As part of our moving management services, our team stays ahead by carefully planning logistics, using efficient packing strategies and creating organized, clutter-free spaces that make settling in a breeze. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing our clients walk into their new, beautifully arranged home, feeling lighter and ready for a fresh season of life.
For additional tips, check out our guide on making your move stress-free.
Did you know?
Massachusetts towns and cities have various local ordinances that are important to know when moving! Cities such as Cambridge, Boston, and Somerville, MA require parking permits for your moving truck, which we can help secure. Places like Lexington, the city of Newton, Needham and other suburbs don’t allow items to be left on the curb, so we arrange for donation pick ups and trash removal. More urban areas such as Boston and Cambridge, do allow items to be placed on the curb for people to pick up.
Step 1: Decluttering (with a Moving Organizer) Before a Move
One of the most important pre-moving tasks is decluttering. Eliminating excess items reduces packing time, saves money on moving costs, and ensures a fresh start in your new home.
Where to Start:
- Tackle one room at a time.
- Sort belongings into keep, donate, sell, and discard piles.
- Use the one-year rule—if you haven’t used it in a year, it may be time to let go.
Pro Tip:
Home staging is essential for those selling a home. Staging simply means arranging the items in the home in a way that highlights its best features. A decluttered space looks bigger and helps potential buyers envision themselves living there.
For a deeper dive into staging your home, read our blog: Set the Stage to Sell Your Home and check out our Moving Management Services.
A Moving Success Story
When Sharon and John called us, they were overwhelmed by the thought of moving from Brookline and starting fresh in a new space in the city of Newton. They both worked full-time and had three young children and two dogs. They needed help! We started by creating a customized plan to streamline the entire move process. From sorting and packing their belongings with care to coordinating logistics on moving day, we ensured a seamless transition. Once in their new home, we unpacked all their boxes and organized each space to maximize functionality and comfort, creating a comfortable space that worked for their family. When we were finished, they both felt a renewed sense of ease and excitement, knowing everything had a place and that their home was truly their own.
Our organizers go beyond just packing and unpacking—we actively assist with donation runs, coordinate with junk haulers for larger items, and even connect clients with buyers for furniture and other items they no longer need. Time and time again, clients tell us how much they appreciate that we don’t just leave them with piles of unwanted belongings, but instead find responsible and efficient ways to clear them out.
Step 2: Packing Like (or with!) a Professional Organizer
Packing efficiently makes unpacking much smoother. Follow these expert packing strategies to stay organized:
- Label everything clearly – Use color-coded labels by room.
- Pack essentials separately – Keep a box with must-haves like toiletries, chargers, and important documents.
- Use quality packing materials – Mattress movers recommend heavy-duty bags to protect beds, and our professional moving organizers always suggest sturdy boxes for fragile items.
Common Packing Mistakes to Avoid:
- Overpacking boxes – Keep them under 40 lbs for easy lifting. Professional movers say not to pack boxes so heavy that you can’t lift them yourself.
- Forgetting to take photos of electronics and label all the cords and cables before unplugging them.
- Packing hazardous materials (batteries, aerosols) incorrectly.
For more packing insights, explore our guides:
Pro Tip:
To make your move smoother, our expert move managers recommend that you pack a separate “essentials box.” This holds necessary items like toiletries, medications, chargers, pet food, sheets and towels, and a change of clothes that you will need immediate access to when you arrive at your new home.
Step 3: The Ultimate Moving Timeline and Checklist
Staying on track is key to a smooth move, and having a solid plan makes all the difference. Our Moving Cheat Sheet includes a week-by-week breakdown of what to do, when to do it, and how to stay stress-free.
Want to know exactly when to start packing, switch utilities, and set up your new home seamlessly?
Download our FREE Moving Cheat Sheet for the full timeline and insider tips!
Tip:
The first thing to do when your boxes arrive at your new home? Make the beds. You’ll be exhausted by the end of the day, and having a comfortable, ready-to-go bed will make all the difference. Our full Moving Cheat Sheet includes even more expert tips to ensure a seamless transition—download it above!
One thing we’ve noticed time and time again while helping clients move is that people often forget to update their addresses! This includes driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, deliveries and utility bills, to reflect their new location. At the very least, set up a mail forwarding to bridge the gap until you are able to change everything.
And remember to arrange utilities and internet at your new home ahead of time, you don’t want to spend your first night without power or WiFi!
Why Work with Professional Move Organizers?
Hiring a professional moving organizer means less stress, more efficiency, and a smoother transition into your new home. We handle the logistics, planning, and coordination so you can focus on settling in. Our expertise in space planning, decluttering, and systematic packing ensures that every item is placed exactly where it belongs, making your move-in experience seamless. Whether you’re dealing with a busy schedule, downsizing, or simply want a hassle-free relocation, our customized moving solutions save you time and effort.
Moving isn’t just about packing and unpacking boxes, it’s about transitioning to a new space with ease and peace of mind. Whether you’re a busy professional, a growing family, or relocating for a fresh start, we offer tailored moving support to fit your needs. From seamless packing and scheduling to overseeing your move and expertly unpacking, we handle every detail so you can settle in effortlessly.
Did you know?
We also work to manage senior moves and are members of NASMM (National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers), a trade organization helping us serve seniors and their families even better.
For senior move management insights, visit our guide on the value of moving services for seniors.
Final Thoughts
Moving doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right strategy and expert support, you can settle into your new home with ease.
Tell us in the comments: Where are you moving this spring? We’d love to hear about your plans.
Need help with your move? Let’s make it stress-free with our expert moving organizers.
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