Cross Country Moving
Moving is a complicated process. You need to list all the things that will go with you and dispose of those things that you don’t need. You should keep track of all the things that need to be done especially when you are moving cross country. You need to prepare in advance and arrange all your medical, insurance, job, school records to go to your new place. Get more information about moving in this site.
Cross country moving is more difficult since it will take time and money to go back to your old place if you forgot something. Moving on long distances is different from moving across town. You will not have the convenience of running to your old place the items that you forgot to pack. You need to do everything right the first time as errors can be time consuming and expensive. Here’s a checklist of the things that you need to do if you are relocating cross country.
Checklists
1. Decide What Items You Are Moving With You
If you are moving from the US to Mexico or Canada to the US, you should only carry with you the things that you need. If you have big furniture, decide which one of them will go to the new place. If your appliances are too old, you can sell them and get new ones when you are in your new home. You will not only save on the moving costs, but you can also have newer appliances that can last longer. You need to get rid of clothes or dishes that you don’t use. Throw a garage sale as early as possible to earn some extra cash while planning for the move.
2. Buy Your Packing Supplies Today
You need packing materials so that everything can be arranged and they are easier to unpack. Buy packing boxes, tapes, pens, markers, wraps, and bags where you can put all your things. Get more information about packing boxes in this site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box#Packaging_box. You can get the help of your families and friends for extra boxes. You won’t want to be in the situation where you are moving on the next day but you have run out of packing boxes. Store up with packing supplies and shipping tape from your office supply store. You can also get those at your local grocery or hardware stores near you.
3. Consume or Give Perishable Items Away
If you have too much food in your fridge, eat them all up as soon as possible. You can give your paints, seasonings, cleaners, sprays, and sauces to your neighbors or nearby friends. You can always get fresh ones at your new place. When the transportation for these items is too long, they can get spoiled. You should find yourself better off without the perishables.
4. Confirm with your Moving Company
A week or two before the move call the cross country movers and confirm to them your schedule. You should call them again a day before the move and share your plans, your new address, and the estimates. You need to obtain the contact numbers of the people assigned for the move and confirm with them the time when they will arrive and start transporting your things. You can also give a fair tip which is about 10 percent of the total cost to the movers if you feel grateful to them.
5. Check if all the Furniture will Fit
If you are moving to a larger home, then large pieces of furniture and appliances are not a problem. However, if you are moving to a small apartment or if you haven’t found a new place to live yet, then the larger furniture can be a problem. You can contact a storage company to store them for months until you have decided what to do with them. You should measure the door of your new house as you won’t find it funny when your king-size bed won’t fit into the doorway of your new apartment.
6. Contact Utility Companies
Arrange that the existing water, electricity, internet, and other utilities in your old apartment should be disconnected. This will prevent additional bills in your name when you move out. In addition to this, your arrangements when moving cross country is to make sure that your new home has lights, water, internet, and landline ready. You should also check all the plugs and sockets in your new house to see if they are working properly. Unpacking your things with the lights open at night can make things easier in your new home.
7. Change your Address
Notify everyone including your family, friends, cellphone company, insurance, bank, doctors, dentist, and your workmates that you will be changing address. Inform other entities that you do business with that you are relocating. This is to make sure that all the mail, bills, packages, and other things relevant to your address will go straight to your new home. Inform the post office as well that you will be moving house to prevent hassles later on.
What to Do After the Move
When you are in your new home and all your things were delivered promptly and safely, then start unpacking the boxes. Unpacking your things and arranging your furniture might take days. But if you plan everything, then you will know which room the cabinet will go or which room will serve as your entertainment area.
When you have already settled, get to know your new place. Familiarize local restaurants, markets, local laws, social practices, and get to know your neighbors. You might also want to find the easiest route for work and enroll your kids to school as soon as possible. If you are renting out, you might want to look for properties for sale and get a mortgage. Buying a new house is important especially if you are moving to the new place for good. Do everything you can to make your move easier on the day when you are leaving. Start today by contacting movers that can make everything easier for you.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
