Ask An Expert 2012 - Apartments: FAQ #2

FAQ #2 - What should I do to ensure a smooth move-in?

Here's a great moving day checklist from Apartment Guide:

• Make sure you arrive at your new apartment before your moving van.

• Check in with your apartment manager to perform an apartment walkthrough and get your apartment key, if you have not done so already. If you have made any special move-in arrangements, confirm those details with your apartment manager.

• Check to make sure the necessary utilities have been hooked up.

• If you are moving yourself, unload your belongings off your moving truck.

• If you are using a moving company, take note of items as they are unloaded to make sure nothing was damaged in transit. Once all of your belongings have been unloaded, read and sign any final paperwork (inventory, bill of lading, etc.) Keep a copy for your records.

• Pay and tip your movers.

• If you are moving yourself, perform any necessary tasks before returning your rental truck.

• Unpack your priority box and set up any furniture you will want to use that day, such as beds, chairs, etc.

And Remember to Change Your Address! You can do it online.

Ask An Expert 2012 - Apartments: FAQ #1

FAQ #1 - How to I find a cheap apartment?

Have a new apartment? Have questions about leases, reducing apartment expenses, and getting along with roommates? Ask an Expert! Former Leasing Consultant with over 5 years working for Lincoln apartment companies, Erin Wirth, will answer your questions!

The most common question the SMMC gets about moving off campus is how to find a cheap, but quality, apartment.

We've consulted with several leasing companies and they all recommended:
forrent.com
You can search for apartments by price.