The moving process can be extremely stressful with what feels like a million things to do and remember. Thanks to helpful moving apps like Sortly and Updater, it doesn’t have to be. We’ve listed our top 7 apps that streamline the process and can help save you some moving day headaches.
1) MagicPlan
Create floor plans in minutes with just your phone’s camera. MagicPlan lets you view your new home’s space in 3D and design it before you even move in. No need to grab the measuring tape every time you buy new furniture or want to move things around — MagicPlan keeps all your floor plans in one place and with the app’s impressive AR (Augmented Reality), you can bet it’ll be precise.
2) Homestyler
While similar to MagicPlan, Homestyler focuses more on interior design and less on measurements. Turn your phone into a virtual fitting room by taking photos of your home’s space and adding various wall colors, decor items, and furniture. Not sure how this rug will look in that entryway? Or how that painting will look on this wall? By creating your own 3D design playground, you take the guesswork out of home remodeling.
3) Sortly
Create a visual inventory of everything you own with Sortly, the ultimate index app. It keeps track of all your items during your move with photos, tags, notes, and more. Group items exactly how you like and keep track of their whereabouts in organized folders: home inventory, collections, storage, etc. Forget complicated spreadsheets and searching through boxes — Sortly keeps track of your things so that when moving day finally arrives, you can focus on ordering a pizza from your favorite place.
4) Thumbtack
Moving can be extremely stressful when you don’t know which moving company to hire and don’t have the time to deep-clean your new home before you move everything in. Thumbtack makes your life easier by finding you local professionals for…pretty much anything. They’ll find you a moving company, cleaning crew, handyman, and even pet care for moving day. Heck, they’ll find you a masseuse for when you’re all done! See price estimates, reviews, and chat with the pros on Thumbtack.
5) Updater
What often causes the biggest headaches of moving homes isn’t actually moving your things — it’s contacting every single service provider individually to update them on your new address. Skip the hassle of calling your cable company, utility provider, and bank with Updater. The app connects your home services, updates your accounts, forwards your mail, transfers utilities…you get the idea. In one fell swoop, Updaters saves you hours of phone calls and countless headaches.
6) OfferUp
When packing up all your things for the big day, you may find things you don’t use, need, or had forgotten all about. This is when you realize: you accumulated more stuff than you have room for in your new home. Sell them on OfferUp, the largest mobile marketplace for local buyers and sellers. Simply take a photo of what you’re selling and post it in less than 30 seconds. From furniture to electronics to cars, you can sell and buy almost anything.
7) Nextdoor
Once you’re all moved in, it’s time to get to know your neighbors! Nextdoor, the private social network for you and your neighbors, keeps you informed on what’s going on in your neighborhood. Need a last-minute babysitter? Want to organize a Neighborhood Watch Group? Need to quickly spread the word about a break-in? Nextdoor creates a safe space to share online what you would be comfortable sharing with your neighbors in person.
Moving can be such an exciting time — a new home brings new friends and opportunities. These apps won’t completely eliminate stress, but they’ll surely ease your nerves a little and make the process a lot more enjoyable.