If you were to ask 10 people what they dread most about buying a new home, all 10 would tell you the move. Regardless of how many times you have moved in the past, each time brings about different challenges and sometimes, unexpected surprises. Although moving is never fun, it does not have to be a horrific experience. To help you make your next move much easier and more enjoyable, we have provided you with some great tips.
For starters, create a checklist to help you stay on track. Then, talk to a number of movers, choosing the one that falls within your budget but also one that offers a guarantee, years of experience, a company that is licensed, bonded, and insured, and most importantly, a moving company that has a solid reputation. Before signing any contracts, read all the fine print. You will also need to coordinate your moving date with the sellers of the home so you know exactly when to take possession. Unfortunately, things do come up so make sure your agreement for possession is in writing.
You should also create a list of all the companies needing to be contacted where you are moving. For instance, if you have children, the school would need to be contacted, you would need to have your gas, electricity, phone, cable, and other utilities turned on in your name, you would need to have medical records forwarded to the new doctor and dentist, and so on. By having all of this listed and done ahead of time, you will save yourself tremendous hassle. An additional list of things you will need to purchase for your new home such as window treatments, shower curtains, throw rugs, etc would be helpful.
If you hire a professional moving company, they will do the packing for you but you also want to make sure you have a few boxes that will be taken with you or shipped early. In this case, you would want a blanket, pillow, computer, and other things you would need upon arrival while waiting for the movers to arrive. In addition, a special box containing any family heirlooms, precious jewelry, important documents, favorite pictures, passport, Visa, and similar items should be taken with you, ensuring these items do not become lost. We also suggest you be there while the movers are packing, making sure each box is marked for the appropriate room. That way, when the boxes arrive at the new house, they can simply be placed in the marked room, making it easier to put things up. With good planning, your move should run smoothly.