Movers – 3 Tips for Relocating

Something in life has changed and it is time to call the movers, pack up and relocate. Before making a phone call or filling up one box, begin with a plan. Be sure to sort everything while you are packing, call a moving company to help with the transition and research where you are headed.

Research Where You Are Headed

You've just found out that you are traveling across the country for work. As soon as you find out, begin researching the location. Eventually you will need to find permanent housing. If this isn't possible on your current time line, look for a temporary place until you have the ability to look around.

If you have children, look into the school districts to see where your child will go to school. Is their school year different than the one your children currently attend? Also, take transportation into consideration. If you are taking a vehicle, you may have more freedom anywhere in the area as opposed to close to work.

Check to see if work is planning to assist you in any way. Sometimes, companies will pay for movers to come and get you packed and transport your items to the new place. Maybe the company will just give you the funds to hire a company of your choice. Either way, you need to be aware of this information as you are preparing.

Sort Out Essentials

When getting everything ready for the movers to take, plan out what you are going to need when you arrive. If you are traveling to a place without plans for a permanent residence right away, you need to put all of the essentials together and have easy access to them. You want to be able to find your clothes, toiletries and possibly any type of books or materials that you will need for work.

If you have to stay in a hotel or with a friend, you typically would not need to get out your towels or pots and pans. Also, you probably won't need seasonal clothing, your furniture or your collectables until you find a house or apartment. Only take out the basics to avoid clutter and keep things out of the way.

Call the Movers

When you have a plan together and know when you need to leave, call the movers to set up a time for assistance. The earlier you call, the more chance there is for availability. When you call, ask about materials they may provide like boxes, bubble wrap and tape or any type of special services they offer for furniture or larger items.

Be sure that you will now how much you are going to owe them as well as when the money is due. Also confirm the delivery dates if they are transporting your items to the new location. After paying, be sure to keep the receipt as there is a chance that some or all of the cost can be used for tax purposes at the end of the year.