what your movers wish you knew - aspen homes for sale
We aren’t going to sugarcoat it: moving is stressful. Many people choose to hire professionals – but even then, it’s still a difficult experience.
If you hire movers, know that they will be professional and polite… but here’s what they really want you to know.

What Your Movers Want You to Know

  1. You can help by preparing for the move ahead of time. Make sure your movers know ahead of time if they’ll be moving a large, oddly shaped or heavy item.
  2. Decide whether you’ll pack yourself or your movers will pack for you – and if you choose to do your own packing, make sure you’re done by moving day. Stack your boxes against the walls so your movers have ample space to navigate your home as they pack the truck.
  3. Make note of what’s valuable. Communicate with your movers about things that are exceptionally valuable (even sentimental value counts) so they can take extra care with your precious items.
  4. Label everything you can. Make sure the movers know which room your belongings should go in at your new home.
  5. Don’t help while the movers are on-site. Your movers are very experienced, and well you may feel as if you are helping by lifting boxes, carrying things out to the truck, or sorting through your packed items… but you aren’t. Worse, you could be an insurance liability.

Typically, it’s acceptable to tip your movers. Remember, they are in the service business, and they’re working very hard. If it’s a long day, provide drinks and snacks – or even lunch.

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Centrally located and 2 blocks from the Gondola. Beautifully remodeled in 2013, this chic, 2 story condo features clean, contemporary lines. Hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, black Vermont slate & porcelain tiling in the bathroom. $5,500,750 Pending

802 E Cooper Avenue 2 Aspen, Colorado

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,852 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Enjoy the sunny side of SMV from the expansive windows that showcase spectacular views from every living space! Located in a private cul-de-sac, 5 minutes to Base Village and in the Aspen School District., with main floor living makes this contemporary home a must-see! Elegant doors open up to cherry wood floors, sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace, entertainer's dining room, and primary bedroom with stunning head-on views of Snowmass ski area. Entry from the two-car garage leads to the mudroom, two offices., a walk-in pantry and chef's kitchen. Downstairs is host to the family room with wood-burning fireplace, full wet bar, laundry room and 2 guest bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an art studio all with outdoor access to the lower patio, hot tub and gas firepit. $5,200,000 Pending

48 SUMMIT Lane Snowmass Village, Colorado

3 Beds 4 Baths 3,717 SqFt 0.410 Acres

This stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms ranch home is move ready to start making your memories. Features of this home include an open floor plan, an abundances of natural light creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with radiant floor heat through out, the great room perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing with family, a large gas-log burning fireplace adds an element of coziness, while the French glass doors off the kitchen/family room leading to the a/c large vaulted ceiling second family/bedroom or home office with large floor to ceiling glass window. The dining room is open to the kitchen which includes grand countertops, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave and large kitchen floor to ceiling cabinetry. As you head through to the hallway you will find bedroom on the right and to the left laundry hall closet (washer and dryer) a step away to the full bathroom suite. The spacious primary master bedroom suite at the end of the hallway with a large walk-in closet, the bathroom featuring steam shower, double sink vanity with walkout patio to the yard through the sliding glass door. Other highlights of this home include an oversized detached garage with cabinets, standalone storage shed, large front porch and fenced-in yard. The driveway has two entrances one leads up to the standalone garage and second a circle drive adds additional parking and has access back to the street. The lush yard landscaping property extends up from the street through the stand of ever greens trees to include both sides of the Kester Ditch which is behind the house. The fantastic location is within walking or cross country skiing access to Town of Basalt by paved bike path which has access to both Aspen or Glenwood Springs. The amazing Arbaney Kittle hiking trail a short walk to the trail head with 8,290 ft overlook of Frying Pan River Valley and yes, Sopris Mountain. The close proximity to Basalt and Willies restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. Once again quick and easy access to the Aspen Ski Company Power of Four Ski Mountains by public bus transportation which you can start by using the bus stop at the base of Holland Hills at Hwy 82 along with close proximity to the private Roaring Fork Golf Community. $2,150,000 Active

417 Holland Hills Road Basalt, Colorado

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,855 SqFt 0.680 Acres

Truly a special home in the Little Cloud enclave, just a stone's throw from the Gondola, this beauty has floor to ceiling windows and doors on all but the lowest level, offering magnificent views of the Aspen area. The luxurious furnishings are all in muted shades of whites and grays and one of the focal points of the home is a lighted glass stairway. In case you don't want to take the stairs, there is an elevator that reaches all floors, including the roof top deck. Every bedroom has outdoor access to all the different patio decks. $750,000 Active

19 Little Cloud Trail Aspen, Colorado

7 Beds 11 Baths 10,644 SqFt 0.370 Acres