Relocating your family and belongings is a daunting task, even more so if you are moving long distances. The moving process can quickly become stressful if you’re not prepared, which can take away some of the fun and adventure of moving to a new place. To make a move as streamlined as possible, there are a few things you can do now. Keep reading for everything you need to do to prepare for a long-distance move.
Find Your New Home
Obviously, the first thing you should do when preparing for a move is to know where you’re moving to. At this point, you probably know which city you are moving to, especially if it’s for work or school. From there, you can find your ideal home based on commute distances, local schools, proximity to public transportation, or whatever other metrics are important to you and your household.
Know Your Closing Date
When your offer on your dream home is accepted, you will wrap up your current living situation by selling your house or ending your rental agreement. At that time, you’ll be told of the closing dates and/or when the home becomes available for move-in. Now, you will have an idea within a few days of when you will be moving.
Get Some Assistance
Moving long-distance is not for the faint of heart, and most people who choose a cross-country relocation enlist the help of professional moving companies. These experts are experienced with these types of moves that most people may only do once in their life, if that. They’ll remove a lot of the stress of making sure your belongings make it to your new home.
You might be tempted to do it yourself, but you will still need to get help from friends, family, or neighbors for moving furniture and appliances. The drive alone can be difficult if you aren’t used to driving a large van, so it really is recommended to go with a moving company.
Clean and Pack
When it comes time to pack your property, take a bit of extra time to de-junk first. Get rid of any unwanted clothing, toys, exercise equipment, or broken items instead of packing them up and thinking you’ll declutter when you arrive. All of this junk could add to the total volume of your goods, which will raise the price of your move.
When you pack, take care to label boxes and keep an inventory of the items inside each one. This will ensure all your items are accounted for.
Confirm the Move
Double-check with your movers to ensure that the move date is set in stone. This is the time to go over all of the paperwork, contracts, and estimates to make sure there are no questions left. Make sure there are no hidden fees or charges and arrange to meet the movers.
COVID Safety
Because the current pandemic is still affecting daily lives, take care to follow CDC precautions to keep you and the movers safe. Keep a six-foot distance from the movers at all times, and have proper hand-washing or sanitizing available for everyone in the household. Wear a mask and request that the movers also wear masks while in your home.
Arrive Home
Once the movers have taken your belongings, you’ll head over to the new house to meet them with your items. Make sure to be at the house, and keep in contact with the movers for any changes in arrival time.
Now you can unpack and settle into your new home!
There’s a lot of work that goes into a long-distance move. Luckily, long-distance moving companies specialize in these cross-country relocations and can expedite the process to get you in your home sooner. Contact Expert Moving and Storage to get started on any new moves you have to make today!
