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1. Do Your Homework
Numero uno on your list is going to be deciding how you want to transport all your belongings.
Generally, you have four main options when planning to move anywhere, which are:
Use a personal vehicle, rent a truck or trailer, rent a container, and use full-service movers.
These all have their own pros and cons so I will briefly go over the main ones.
DIY:
- Lots of heavy lifting
- Save lots on services
- Probably have to make multiple trips
Truck Rental:
- Lots of heavy living
- Can fit a lot more in one trip
- Can get costly with gas, distance and insurance
Container:
- Lots of heavy lifting (unless you hire help)
- No driving big trucks
- Scheduling can cause issues
Full Service:
- No heavy lifting
- Most expensive option
- Can be difficult to find qualified movers
2. Job Search
Way before you think about moving you need to figure out if you can even afford to live there and if you can find work.
Not every state will have a job in the field that you currently work in, many states have one or two major industries they service, (sometimes for the entire country) so a huge portion of employment may be for those jobs only.
3. Declutter
The second thing you are going to want to start kind of early is getting rid of everything you don’t want to take with you.
A lot of times this is just random junk that accumulated over the years, but some people also like to get rid of bigger items like old couches and tables, using it as an excuse to update their furniture.
How do I declutter?
A few simple hacks you can implement are, staging everything you don’t want in one area, cleaning areas in sections instead of everything at once, starting early so you can have a garage sale, and not just throwing everything in the trash.
4. Find Movers
Sooner rather than later you are going to want to start looking for movers if you decide to go with that option.
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5. Transferring Utilities
About a month before your move is a good time to start the process of transferring your utilities.
Depending on your services, the new state you are moving into may not offer everything you currently use.
You are going to want to know these things beforehand and get familiar with your new providers so you don’t end up moving into a house with no running water or electricity.
6. Plan Your Route
Moving out of state could mean a few-hour drive or a multi-day trip and you will want to plan accordingly.
Knowing how accessible your new home is is also important because it can affect the cost of your move or cause major issues if you can’t get to your home in certain weather conditions.
One money-saving hack for long-distance moves is to book your hotels in advance to lock in the price and avoid staying in the main parts of town where possible.
Sometimes hotels off the main strip offer more lenient rules regarding pets and offer larger parking areas if you have a large moving truck.
7. Start Packing
Anything you can get done early is always a major plus and will save you time and stress leading up to moving day.
It is not too hard to find free moving boxes nowadays, here are a few places to look:
- Your work
- Fast food restaurants
- Larger liquor chain stores
- Big department stores
8. New Identity
Once you start getting closer to the moving date, it’s a good idea to forward your mail to your new residence.
This is also the time to update your address on things like car insurance and banking information because your rates may change.
You should also do this with your phone, credit card, and any subscription services to avoid payment issues.
9. Schedule Your Help
A little help can go a long way and you are going to want to make sure anyone available to help actually has the time to do so.
When using a moving service, it is smart to call a few days in advance and double-check everything is still on schedule so you can make any last-minute changes.
It is always bene make your schedule as flexible as possible for your move which will not only reduce your stress but make the experience a lot smoother for everyone involved.
Get Moving
There you have it, is there anything we missed? Needless to say, the earlier you can check stuff off your list, the easier time you will have making your move to a new state.
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