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September 28, 2018

Apps that make moving a breeze

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Certain apps will lift the weight of moving off of your shoulders.

Technology has made many parts of modern life easier and faster. From managing finances to staying in touch with friends, a smartphone allows you complete tasks anywhere that has a Wi-Fi or data connection.

Using your phone on the go is especially important when it comes to moving. You may want to make calls to family and friends helping you out, and there are plenty of moving apps that can make the process significantly easier.

Let's look at a few easy-to-use apps that give you some powerful moving assistance.

Make organizing easy with Sortly

"Sortly helps you keep track of all your belongings."

Sortly helps you keep track of all your belongings. Whether you've lived in your current home for just a few months or many years, it can be difficult to organize everything you own.

Sortly lets you create a digital list and add pictures. You can also take further steps by sorting items between different categories, such as keep, sell and donate, as well as tracking exactly what goes into each moving box.

Learn more about Sortly by visiting its webpage for movers, and finding the app in the Apple App and Google Play Stores.

Zillow gives you moving assistance at the very beginning

What's the one thing you absolutely need before you begin planning a move? A new home as your destination. Zillow offers services to buyers, renters, sellers and those simply interested in real estate, whether local or in another part of the country.

No matter if you work through Zillow to purchase a new home or simply use it to scout potential properties, it offers plenty of information about everything from prices to home specifics.

You can visit the Zillow website as well as find the app through your phone's store service.

TaskRabbit takes care of a variety of move-in work

Need to assemble new furniture, but don't have time? Want some help setting up all the technical aspects of your entertainment center, but don't have the expertise? TaskRabbit gives you access to a marketplace of knowledgeable helpers with skills ranging from housecleaning to getting your router and computers up and running.

Although service is mostly limited to cities and more densely populated areas, it's a powerful tool to have if active around your new home.

You can use the TaskRabbit website as well as download the mobile app.

2 great apps: moveAtlas and movr

Consider these two moving apps as you plan your big trip from your old home to your new one.

Offered by Atlas subsidiary Avail Move Management, movr lets you create a profile based on moving services desired and your budget. You can do everything from finding a flight to booking your movers and packers. Meanwhile, moveAtlas includes packing tips, a variety of checklists, a four-week moving planner and much more.

Of course, you always reach out directly to Atlas to get your move started and use these apps to provide valuable support.