Best Apps for Organizing International Relocations
Moving is one of the most challenging tasks that everyone must do at least once in their lifetime. During any moving process, there is plenty of work to do and less time. But as they say: “there is an app for that,” and we wholeheartedly agree.
There is an app for every task on our smartphones. So, why shouldn’t there be apps to help ease the moving process, as well? Moving is an exhausting process that is bound to leave anyone exhausted. But thanks to technological advancement and unlimited apps on our phones, we don’t have to fret about how challenging moving can be.
Therefore, in this article, we will be discussing the best apps for organizing international relocations.
1. Evernote
Every efficient move needs planning. It is essential to plan the organization of your new house and the steps you will be taking to decorate it. Evernote is a popular application that will help your moving process easier by enabling you to easily take important notes and organize files and data.
You can collect and write any ideas you might have about the decorating process to help you remember. And also clip interesting articles and web pages from interior designing websites for later.
You can also add photos, sketches, and audio to your notes. All these features make Evernote a perfect application for wherever and whenever you’re relocating, as all the data you need for organizing and remembering will be stored safely in one location.
2. Google Keep
There are several list-keeping apps to choose from. But Google Keep remains on the top of our list. The application is simple and easy to use, with all the essential features you could need to make a digital planner!
The application enables you to make notes and to-do lists, record voice notes, add photos to lists and notes, create location-based or time reminders, color-code your notes and lists, share your lists with family and friends to keep them in the loop with whatever you’re planning, and much more.
These features combined are useful for every phase of your relocation. From packing, unpacking, moving out, and moving in! Google Keep helps you remember every important detail and keeps you on top of your game!
3. Moved
Ever wondered you had a personal moving assistant so every location wouldn’t be so exhausting? Well, you might not have to wish anymore. Moved is an app that will gladly act as your moving assistant so you can sit back and relax during moving days.
All you have to do is tell them what you need assistance with (booking movers, changing address, removing relocation junk, or selling items) and answer some questions about your relocation. Next, you will be rewarded with a moving assistant (Yes, that’s correct – a real-time person) who will help you with moving by coordinating logistics, ordering packing supplies, finding storage, forward mails, discarding items, and much more.
4. LetGo
Gone are the old days when you had to host a yard sale or sell your items before relocating through newspapers. In this modern era, during the wake of digitalization, selling your items has never been easier.
During any moving process, you have to let go of many of your essential and personal items to take the load off packing, unpacking, and transportation. And especially when it’s an international relocation, we are aware of the fact that not every item is eligible for transport miles away. And that’s where LetGo comes in.
LetGo is an app where you can sell and find buyers for all kinds of personal or household items. All you need to do is take a picture of the item you need to sell from your phone and list the product on the app, and a local will see what’s available and reach out to you if they are interested.
5. TaskRabbit
TaskRabbit is an app recommended by several international moving companies. And as the app itself says: “help when you need it, at your fingertips.” TaskRabbit is a popular app that helps you with every task – from small to huge during and after the moving process.
The app is especially suitable for first-time movers such as students who have do not have much experience doing tasks like mounting a TV or mirror, assembling a table/desk, moving boxes, cleaning the bathroom or kitchen, fixing a running toilet, lifting furniture, and more.
The app is available in several countries. From the US, Canada, to Europe.
6. Home Inventory
Home inventory is an app only available for Apple users. The app enables users to catalog their belongings by room. This is mostly used by movers to document household and other items for insurance.
Moreover, the app also has another unique feature that will come in handy for everyone that is relocating – It enables users to estimate the weight and cubic footage. This feature helps an accurate estimate of volume. So, you can buy items for relocation accordingly.
7. Handy
Moving – whether it’s local or international is exhausting enough. And the last thing any mover wants to do is clean the entire house after long traveling hours of packing, unpacking, and moving boxes. But that’s where Handy comes in.
Handy is an app that enables you to hire move-in cleaning services and have someone come over and clean your new place for you. Moreover, you can also hire handymen who can provide different services that assist in your moving process—for example, assembling furniture, mounting the TV, or hanging up some paintings or frames.
The application is similar to TaskRabbit. But you can compare the rates of both applications and choose whichever one works best for you.
These Are the Best Apps to Help You Relocate
We realize moving is difficult and exhausting and with an international relocation where you’ve just moved to an entirely different place – doing moving work is the last thing you want to add to the mix. But some steps can be taken beforehand to make the process easier. So, make the best use of your smartphone and download moving applications to take some load off of yourself!
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