Preparing To Move Into Your Townhome

Moving into 2 bedroom townhomes for rent may offer more private spaces with fenced-in yards, attached garages, and shared community amenities. Once you find a desirable property, you can coordinate with management to plan tours, payments, cleaning, and the actual move. Here are some tips to help you prepare:

Schedule Virtual and In-Person Tours

Taking a virtual tour gives you a visual idea of how the townhome looks on the inside. You can use 3D floor plans to learn more about the room layouts and sizes. Virtual tours also take you through all rooms, features, fixtures, and indoor amenities. Many 2 bedroom townhomes for rent usually have virtual tours and plans available online. You can use the plans and tours to visualize and optimize your furniture positioning. The tours also give you accurate visuals of how the space looks so you can identify the changes you want to make if they are allowed.

If you’re impressed by the virtual tour, schedule an in-person visit to check out the townhome. Rentals usually let you put up removable wall art, surface contact decorations, houseplants, and other temporary changes. Speak to the property manager to confirm what changes are allowed before your moving day. Visiting the space gives you the real perspective of every square inch and fixture. During your tours, make notes on where your items will go. You can create copies for the moving team to make packing and unpacking more seamless. Visit nearby sites, such as lakes, locally-owned boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and outdoor recreation.

Clean and Update the Home’s Look

Rental property owners usually clean the homes when the tenant vacates, but dust buildup doesn’t stop. If the house has been vacant for a long time and the property manager doesn’t include an initial cleaning, tidy it from top to bottom before your moving day. Consult the property manager about possible repainting and light fixture changes to complete your updates before moving into the house.

Cleaning removes dust, dirt, and allergens from the floors, walls, ceilings, gas fireplaces, custom kitchens, and appliances. Bleach the tiles, mop the hardwood floors, or shampoo the carpets. Dust the walls and baseboards and use a mild cleaner to wipe them down. Clean cabinet shelves and drawers and apply new shelf paper. Scrub the ovens and stovetops to remove smoke and soot residue from the last use. If a washing machine is already installed, run it for a couple of cycles using baking soda and vinegar to remove pet hair, harsh cleaning agents, and odor from the previous cycles. Wipe down refrigerator shelves and drawers using vinegar, and disinfect the toilet seats. Clean the ceiling fans with a damp rag to remove dust and scrub away grime from light fixtures.

Organize Packing and Moving Services

Professional packing and moving services can help you relocate all your items safely and in the timeframe you set. When talking with the property manager before moving, you could ask them if they have any moving companies they recommend using. Share your furniture or fixture placement notes with the movers, or label your boxes with this information.  Each label should include the contents of the box and which room the package should go to. Pack your items by room for easier unpacking, and protect your fragile items with bubble wrap. Take notes about any pre-existing damage to items so you can inspect all items after unloading. It is a good idea to keep a box close by that is packed with snacks, chargers, toiletries, and documents you need for the first day.

Before moving to your new home, set up utilities like water, electricity, and internet services. You should also note down all pre-existing issues in your new townhome and communicate them to the property manager to see if they offer pre-move-in touch-ups. Once you’re in your new home, unpacking the kitchen and bathroom is often the more convenient way to start. Plug in appliances and other fixtures, and inspect the utilities to make sure everything is working as it should, then call for immediate assistance if you need help.

Find Spacious 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Townhomes offer spacious layouts suitable for families, young couples, and anyone seeking a community living experience. You can find townhomes located close to boutiques, beautiful lakeshores, high-end restaurants, and more. Contact a real estate management company today to learn more about 2 bedroom townhomes for rent.