Moving can
be a stressful time and struggle for almost anyone, whether you are moving
local in a city or cross cities in India. The most important thing to remember
when it comes to long distance moving, is to always be prepared.
Planning your move is crucial to ensuring that your move goes exactly as
planned. Below you will find some helpful hints on how to prepare for a long
distance move.
Pick a
Destination
Before you can even begin the moving process, you have to know where you are
moving to! Explore the area you wish to move and house hunt online and in
person. Once you have found the perfect place, you can then begin to plan out
your move.
Confirm Your Move Date
Once you have put an offer in on your new home, sold your current home, and
have been given a timeline for closing dates, plan your move date accordingly.
It is common to move 1-3 days
before closing.
Book a Mover
Moving across the country or across the world on your own is a daunting task.
Although it will save you money to move yourself, it will cause a great deal of
added stress to the moving process. Not only is there a risk of damaging your
most precious items, but you could even hurt yourself. Search for professional movers and get an in-home
estimate to determine costs, and to learn more about the move process.
Create a Schedule
Having an established timeline of your move is a great guideline to make sure
all tasks are
finished beforehand.
Declutter
Decluttering your home will not only make the packing and moving process
easier, it will also lower the cost of the entire move. Consider having a garage sale or
donating items you no longer want or need.
Pack
Once you have decluttered you can begin the packing process. Whether
you are packing yourself, or the moving company you have chosen is packing for
you, make sure all items are organized and in the correct spot to make packing
easier and more efficient.
Label Boxes
Labeling is one of the most important steps in the packing process. Labeling
allows you and your movers to know what items go where upon arrival at
destination.
Plan Your Mode of Transportation
It is important to determine whether you will be flying or driving to your
destination. This allows you to budget your time and money, and to plan
accordingly around your move date. If you are moving withpets, it is best to drive to your destination if possible.
Confirm Move Date
Call your mover to make sure your move date is confirmed. Be sure to read over
your estimate and all necessary paperwork involving your move carefully. Ask
your mover any necessary questions you may have regarding your estimate and
other paperwork.
Greet your Movers
Move-out day has arrived! Greet your movers and supervise them while they work
to ensure your items are handled with care.
Unpack
Once you have finally arrived at your new home, you can begin the unpacking
process.
Enjoy Your New Home
When the unpacking process is done, relax and enjoy your new home!
