Moving can be a complex process that most of us dread. Breaking the process down into manageable segments makes the process bearable- creating a moving timeline may help.
As previously noted, contacting the local chamber of commerce or visitors bureau is one way of obtaining valuable information about neighborhood schools, upcoming community events, and the recreational and entertainment available in your new community. Both agencies have a plethora of information; call and start talking to one of their representatives.
Do you have children that will need to be registered for school in your new community? What documentation will be required in order to do that? These questions can be answered probably by the administrator at their current school. Knowing what is required will give you lead time to get necessary documents if for instance the new school requires a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate and you do not currently have one.
Getting ready for the move may also mean locating and storing moving boxes, containers and packing materials. Decisions need to be made about whether or not all of the stuff that currently lives with you needs to go to the new abode. Do you have time to organize and run a garage or rummage sale? Will some of your belongings be destined for a thrift store? Will you have room for all your belongings in the new house? Do you need to think about renting a storage unit for some of your items? Begin packing the items that you don’t use very often. Clean and clear your home of things that you no longer need.
Call a local charity to pick up useable items; get a receipt for the donated items for income tax purposes.
The move itself must now be planned. Give the moving company at least one months advance notice. Call and schedule the exact date. When you are positive about the date of the move, contact your insurance company to transfer your insurance to the new address. About a two week lead time is needed for utility companies. As previously stated, a change of address can be completed with the post office to cover all your mail and have it forwarded to your new address. This can sometimes be done on line at https://moversguide.usps.com/?referral=USPS
Trying to keep down the cost of moving will mean that you provide some of the man hours to pack your belonging and get them ready for the movers. Packing up all of your items may seem like a laborious task, but it has to be done. It is a crucial part of the move. To make it as painless as possible, make sure you have boxes, packing materials, tape, and other moving supplies before you begin. A heavier item should be put in a smaller box. Protect fragile items with pillows, towels, blankets, and sheets. Mark all boxes containing fragile items. Use different color pens for each of the individual rooms that the items are coming from and going to.
When packing and moving, some individuals may opt to have the movers pack the majority of their things. If this is the case, it is important that you pack your own jewelry, photo albums, important documents, and heirlooms. Any one-of-a-kind items should be packed and transported by you to ensure their safety.
Is your move to a home a few blocks away, or is it a cross country move? Whether or not you will be able to meet the movers at your new home will depend on how long it will take you to travel to the final destination. If you fail to meet the movers at your new house, you will probably be charged for having the movers place your items in storage, paying for the time, and for renting the storage unit. If possible it will save you money if you can meet the movers. Tipping a mover is discretionary. The amount a mover is tipped will vary. The average tip is 7 to 12 % of the total bill. Tip each mover separately to make sure each person’s hard work is noticed.
Good luck with your next move. May it go smoothly and hope you have lots of extra pairs of hands to help you.
