Now the real work begins... moving!

[Lights 56]

I hear you Lights....it was putting the house up for sale that stressed me out big time, last time. But, I'm back doing it all again and can't wait for approval so I can list again.

Since you want a quick sale...I've known people to help out their agent by posting on kijiji and posting on work websites if your permitted. If you do, remember to re-post daily to keep your ad fresh.

Thanks for this! I'm definitely surprised at how the market is going in Vancouver. I'm in a very desirable neighbourhood close to downtown. But I know it will eventually go. I just need to be patient. Although I'm really hoping to move by beginning of July/end of June.

Luckily for me, i have realtors in my family so they are helping me out and not collecting commission. In this case, I do have more room than most when it comes to negotiating. Though, I don't want to give it away either!

lights......... love your post

yes stress stress stress........... dealing with immigration, selling stuff, selling house, selling cars, real estate agents, stress.....

did this all years ago when I moved overseas, now have to do it all over again and had ALOT less stuff then as I was s I n g l e ........ LOL

selling a house ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ahhhhhh even less certain than uscis maybe? LOL

haha real estate is definitely less certain that USCIS! LOL. Immigration, you go through the process and hope they don't lose your file. Now that you're approved and you're in the home stretch, real estate will drag it on just a wee bit more.

Thank goodness for all the moving threads on this forum, as I'd be completely at a loss otherwise!

And I'm currently going through what razspaz13 just described... listing this coming weekend!!

I still think I'm going with Upack - have minimized what I'm going to take, but it's still way more than I can transport alone, and there's no way that I'm driving a U-haul pulling my vehicle behind it, with 2 dogs, >4000km />2000miles across Canada and the US Holy Shmokers!!

I'll gladly pay to have someone else move my stuff, then I 'only' have to worry about driving that whole distance, with 2 dogs and my most important stuff in the vehicle.

Don't forget the CBP3299 form if you're having someone else move your belongings!

Good luck Lights!

Thanks!! I should start organizing my things. I don't know if it's less appealing, but I have a den in my condo and it's filled with boxes already. Probably not the prettiest when it comes to showing, but it does show there's A LOT of space in there.

I've also decided to go with U-Haul. There's a few people coming with me when I move (my family and my best friend - they're making a vacation out of it!). And I just want my things to get there in one piece. If we were to drive, we'd make a road trip out of it since it'll take us over 24 hours of straight driving to get to where we need to be. But I don't feel great having a truck or a uhaul full of things parked in a parking lot of a hotel while we do touristy things. So we'll save the road trip for another time.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Thanks for this! I'm definitely surprised at how the market is going in Vancouver. I'm in a very desirable neighbourhood close to downtown. But I know it will eventually go. I just need to be patient. Although I'm really hoping to move by beginning of July/end of June.

Luckily for me, i have realtors in my family so they are helping me out and not collecting commission. In this case, I do have more room than most when it comes to negotiating. Though, I don't want to give it away either!

haha real estate is definitely less certain that USCIS! LOL. Immigration, you go through the process and hope they don't lose your file. Now that you're approved and you're in the home stretch, real estate will drag it on just a wee bit more.

Thanks!! I should start organizing my things. I don't know if it's less appealing, but I have a den in my condo and it's filled with boxes already. Probably not the prettiest when it comes to showing, but it does show there's A LOT of space in there.

I've also decided to go with U-Haul. There's a few people coming with me when I move (my family and my best friend - they're making a vacation out of it!). And I just want my things to get there in one piece. If we were to drive, we'd make a road trip out of it since it'll take us over 24 hours of straight driving to get to where we need to be. But I don't feel great having a truck or a uhaul full of things parked in a parking lot of a hotel while we do touristy things. So we'll save the road trip for another time.

Ensure u check the U-Haul truck over--especially fluid levels and tire pressure. Buy a lock for the big back door. Back into a wall--harder access for thieves.

[GermanCanadian89 7]

Since we're on the moving topic... I've decided last minute I do want to take a few electronics, think customs will make a big deal about it? Am I going to have to fill our forms prior to crossing tomorrow night?

[pro_star 52]

You should have an inventory but you can bring electronics across.

Just don't be bringing 50 plasma TVs across and you should be okay lol.

[NikLR 13,232]

You don't need any forms unless it's for unaccompanied goods. You just need a basic inventory of what you're taking.

box 1 = books

box 2 = dishes

box 3 = shoes

etc....

When I crossed at Sweetwater MT/Coutts AB they didn't look at my inventory list or even ask to look in the uhaul. LOL

[GermanCanadian89 7]

You don't need any forms unless it's for unaccompanied goods. You just need a basic inventory of what you're taking.

box 1 = books

box 2 = dishes

box 3 = shoes

etc....

When I crossed at Sweetwater MT/Coutts AB they didn't look at my inventory list or even ask to look in the uhaul. LOL

Perfect! You're amazing help!

Edited May 12, 2014 by GermanCanadian89

[Lights 56]

Whoops! I mis-typed. I meant, U-Pack. I'm definitely going with U-Pack. I don't want to drive down and we'll likely be doing California, Vegas, and then back to California with the group.

[razspaz13 30]

moving........ makes me think yes I like the idea of inflatable furniture LOL