The real estate market is heating up for summer, which means many Americans have made the decision to move house within the next few months. Whether you’re getting ready to list or you’ve already made the deal final and have begun the packing process, there’s one vital part of your move that you can’t afford to forget: renting a dumpster. While it might not seem like dumpster rentals should be high on your list of priorities, the truth is that renting a dumpster can make selling your home and moving relatively painless. Here are just a few reasons why.

  • It makes decluttering easier: Despite the fact that the average American throws away 600 times the amount of their adult weight in garbage throughout their lifetime, chances are that your home is still filled to the brim with junk. Whether it’s trash that has accumulated in drawers and bins or items that are broken or are no longer of any use, getting rid of the clutter can feel totally overwhelming — especially if you don’t have a place to put it all. By renting a dumpster, however, you’ll have a convenient spot to throw everything away that you don’t need. If you rely only on the totes you use for curbside pickup, you’ll fill them too quickly and may sacrifice your curb appeal in the meantime. When you rent a dumpster, you’ll be able to get everything out in one weekend, have it picked up on your schedule, and be free of that burden before you know it.
  • You can stage to sell: Decluttering is important when you’re getting ready to move. After all, the more items your movers have to take care of, the more your relocation will cost. But decluttering is also important when you’re preparing to list your home on the market. Whether you’re planning to throw out old furniture items and replace them with improved belongings for staging purposes or you simply have too much in a small space, a dumpster rental can allow you to clear out what you no longer need and that won’t show your home at its best.
  • It makes renovations a breeze: Say you’re performing a renovation project before listing or you’re planning on remodeling right after you move into your new place. A dumpster can make this process substantially easier by providing a centralized location for discarded building materials, appliances, and more. This is especially important when going the DIY route, but even if you’ve hired a contractor, you can streamline the process with a dumpster rental. Considering all the clean-up you’ll have to do inside, the last thing you’ll want to worry about is making a mess outside. If you reserve a dumpster from the beginning for this purpose, you’ll be able to tackle demolition day like a pro.

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