When you need a temporary home to accommodate you and your belongings until your new permanent home is ready to receive you, a short-term sublet can offer a solution. You’ll still need to relocate all your items, which can be stressful without careful planning. Here are some tips to make the moving process from a home to a sublet seamless.

Successfully Moving Into a Short-Term Rental

1. Choose a Furnished Apartment

When you sublet an apartment, you have the option to select a space that’s move-in ready. If you’re pressed for time or don’t want to spend money buying furniture when you plan to move again in just a couple of months, consider renting an apartment that’s fully furnished with a bed, couches, and all other essentials.

2. Bring Only the Essentials

Given that you’ll be living in the space for a short amount of time, bring only what you use daily, such as everyday clothes, your electronics, medications, and cosmetics. The majority of your belongings, including furniture and seasonal clothing, can be kept in a storage unit to prevent clutter in your temporary home. If you have vintage clothing or delicate belongings, consider placing them in a climate-controlled storage unit.

3. Enlist Helping Hands

You may not realize just how much you own until you’re tasked with moving it, so have a friend or two help you with the process. A few helping hands can save you time with packing and transporting your boxes to your storage unit or sublet.

Are you in the process of moving to a temporary sublet? Turn to CJ’s Storage in Columbia Falls, MT, to help you keep your belongings safe in the meantime. Their facility offers storage units in different sizes to accommodate anything from a few boxes to boats and RVs, and provide climate-controlled spaces to protect the integrity of your possessions. Visit them online to find out more about their options, or call (406) 892-1272 to speak to a representative.