Turnover Tips

It’s that time of year again to move into a new place to call home! Moving can be hectic, overwhelming and stressful, regardless of the number of times you have moved.

Whether you are moving in the fall before school or in the middle of the winter, it is best to be as prepared as you can before moving day. As a company, Roers Property Management, handles a large of move in’s and move outs in a week which we call Turnover – some years around 400 move ins and move outs to coordinate within a week!! With the years of experience we have under our belts, we compiled a list of tips for you to have a smooth, successful move in and move out.

Move Out Tips:

  • Start packing up your belongings earlier, so that way you are not rushing to finish packing at the end.
  • Label each box with the room it is destined for.
  • Tape your moving boxes well.
  • Turn in your old unit keys, mail keys, parking pass, etc.
  • If you have any utilities under your name, make sure you stop the service.
  • Moving Hack: If you have a bunch of clothes on hangers, instead of taking them all, take a garbage bag and flip it upside down. Rip a hole in the top and pull hangers through the hole. Tie the bottom of the bag off to keep your clothes clean!
  • Stay hydrated
  • Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Clean your vents
  • Schedule carpet cleaning (if applicable) or let the staff know to have them schedule it for you.
  • Submit a change of address request to USPS
  • Double check all cupboards, drawers, dishwashers, oven drawer, and laundry to make sure nothing is left behind!

Move In Tips:

  • Bring a copy of your renter’s insurance to your check in. This must be submitted before receiving your keys.
  • Take a look at your new apartment layout so you have an idea of placement of furniture, TV hookups and other large furniture.
  • Have a first night bag that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, change of clothes, toilet paper, towels, dish soap, water, snacks.
  • Bring a cart to load heavy items or allow for less trips from the vehicle to the apartment unit
  • If you have a pet, be sure to have all the necessary documentation to the leasing staff
  • Complete your check in form and turn it into the leasing staff.

We hope you have a successful move out and move in. Thank you for choosing to rent with Roers! 

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Helpful links to help ease your moving process! 

USPS Change of Address Form

Appfolio Resident Login

Contact Us

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Its Moving Time!

Let’s face it moving is not the most fun thing to do. You never know how much stuff you really have until you have to pack it all up to bring it somewhere else. It seems your possessions multiply when you start getting ready to pack. We want to make sure you are geared up with some simple moving tips to help you.

If you are feeling slightly overwhelmed with an upcoming move, we are here to help. The Roers Property Management team are experts when it comes to helping people move in and move out. 

Here are some tips and tricks to get you on the move as stress free as possible.  

  • Boxes! You need so many boxes when you are packing up, and they’re expensive! Don’t go out and buy cardboard boxes. First try your local recycling drop off, you may find all of the moving boxes you need right there. Don’t forget to recycle them (again) when you are done. Some other great places you might find boxes would be, bookstores, liquor stores, and Craigslist, just to name a few!  
  • Heavy furniture? Moving heavy furniture is the hard work! Especially when it isn’t coming with to your new home. Instead of having to haul the heavy furniture yourself to the nearest land fill, call your local donation center. You can schedule a donation pick up with them, they will come and take all the items that you don’t want to move and bring them to donate for you. This will save you so much time and energy on your move plus you are giving back to your local community, way to go!  
  • Declutter as you pack. Packing is a great time to also throw out those odds and ends that you have kept forever but haven’t touched since you put them there. Ask yourself, do I need this in my new home? If the answer is no, don’t bring it! Only pack away what you want to bring, anything else you can donate or toss, that way you are saving time packing, hauling and unpacking!  
  • Organize your boxes! Pack your home one room at a time, this way you can unpack the easiest! Color code your boxes as you pack them, use different colored sticky notes and tape them down as you seal each box. For example, you finished packing your kitchen box, put a green sticky note on top of the box and tape it closed! That way you know green is for the kitchen! 

We are hopful these tips help you when you are busy packing and preparing for a move. We wish you all the best and for a stress-free move! A Roers Property Ambassador is available to help you with more details on additional moving tips, feel free to contact us today.