Friday, October 29, 2010

Preparations For Moving Out Of State

People, all over the world, move to different locations every day. Relocating is common especially with certain people’s jobs. Employment is a large reason as to why people pack up their lives and head out the door – going where the money is, is crucial in surviving. There are those that may move just down the street or around the corner. There are those that move to a neighboring state. But there are also those that move thousands of miles away. Moving that far from everything you know is one of the most drastic changes you can make in your life, and it can be amazing! That is not an easy transition to adjust to, but there are certain preparations you can take in order to organize your prosperous new life.
First, you want to make it a point to take a trip to the new state you are going to be living in. This is when you should find a place to live (whether it is an apartment or house) or at least get a feel for the market. If you are buying a house, make sure you close on the house you are buying before your move in date and the closing of the home you are selling should be done within a day or two of your move. If you need to buy some time, we can provide temporary storage to you. We'll bring it to your door, load it, and take it back to our warehouse for safe keeping. Or we can park it in your drive way and you can load additional items over time. You’ll then want to make plane reservations, call pharmacies to transfer over any medication you may need, plan to have your car shipped with Starving Students (unless you are driving) and fill out a change of address form at the post office.
Also, you want to remember to not ship any valuables to your new home. Carry everything that is worth something, with you such as jewelry or keepsakes. Notify credit card companies, doctors, bankers and any company that you may have a loan through, that you are moving and if you have any children, make sure that you have checked out the schools in the area and they are enrolled in their class before your move. Lastly, make sure everything that needs to be charged is charged (such as cell phones) and everything that needs to be packed is packed.
If you are flying, download movies to watch on the plane. This can save you some money, and you might need it with the expenses that come with moving across country.
When you arrive at your location, be sure to take breaks from unpacking and organizing. Get out and meet people in your new neighborhood. They may have advice about favorite restaurants or where to go hiking.
Do everything you can to make your move as easy and stress-free as possible and you and your family should have an exciting and adventurous out of state move.

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