Senior moves and downsizing in Southeast Reno

In Southeast Reno most households are renters, nearly two-thirds of homes were built before 1980 and the median home has 4.1 rooms. The Census counts more than 19,000 households and a median age of 34.6, so the older adults here are living among many younger neighbors. Whatever the size of the home, the move still needs a plan.

A move that starts in a rental

When a household rents, the end date of the lease sets the clock. A senior who must be out by the first of the month needs the packing done a few days earlier, and the crew needs the date to fit around it. Talk with the office about the lease date as soon as you have it. The guide on how far ahead to book movers explains why the calendar fills.

Small rooms, careful carrying

Homes with about 4 rooms and a median build year of 1977 often have narrow hallways and compact kitchens. The crew pads corners, removes doors from their hinges when needed, and wraps pieces that must squeeze past a turn. The how to pack a kitchen guide shows how the kitchen is packed in the order that makes unpacking fastest.

Single-family houses are the minority

Only 33.5 percent of homes here are single-family detached, so apartments, duplexes and townhomes make up most of the neighborhood. For these, tell the estimator about parking, stairs and the distance from the truck to the front door. Apartment and condo moves covers what to ask your building.

Close to the warehouse

At 5.3 miles, Southeast Reno is near enough that storage is a practical fix for a gap between leases. Furniture waits in a wooden vault, and vault storage starts from $40 per month.

What to have ready for the visit

Before the estimator comes, gather the lease or sale dates, the address of the new place and a list of anything with special care needs, such as a clock, a framed print or a sewing machine. A short list saves time and makes the estimate more exact. The 10 free heavy-duty boxes can be used for the first round of sorting.