There are seven days in the week, seven
deadly sins, Seven Wonders of the World, seven dwarfs,
and of course, the Seven Most Important Things to
Remember When You Move.
Before you set out on your journey of relocation,
we bid you good luck. Relocation doesn't have to be a
road fraught with danger. Here are seven easy-to-follow
but crucial tips for making sure that the path you take
is not the path less traveled by but the road best taken.
1. When do you move?
The first thing you have to do is decide on a timetable
for moving. We mean timetable loosely because you want
to give yourself plenty of extra time to get things done.
It's an unusual fact that it's cheaper to move in the winter
than it is in the summer. The summer is peak moving season
for relocation companies and so demand for their resources
is high and therefore more costly. But is moving in the cold
months better than the warm months? There's no right answer,
it all depends on your personal situation. If you have kids,
the time of year you move is an extremely important consideration
however because moving during the school year is hard on
young children.
2. Pre-Move Organization
This cannot be emphasized enough and is the biggest factor in
determining whether your relocation will be smooth and easy or
stressful and difficult. Time let's you prepare and plan and
then to remember the things you forgot to prepare and plan. Make
a checklist of what needs to be done. Make multiple checklists if
you have to. Whatever method you want to use, just be sure that
you do use a method for organizing. In the end this will save
you time, money, and sanity.
3. Picking a Good Moving Company
The best place to get information is also the closest. Ask
your friends and your family first about their experience with
different movers. Next, utilize the Internet. Make sure your
moving company is insured, licensed and legitimate. Visit the
following websites:
4. The Packing Process
This is a not-so-fun part for many people but it really doesn't
have to be. Get the family involved! Decide what to keep and what
to throw away or give to charity. You'll feel good about giving
and your load will literally be lighter. Moving is a chance to
start a new life, so get rid of old baggage, both literally and
figuratively.
Packing is usually unpleasant because people simply have
wrong materials and poor quality materials. Invest in good
supplies; they will pay for themselves. There are boxes for
almost every single type of item a person can possibly have
in their home or apartment. USE those boxes. They were
custom-made, after all, to make the packing of those items and
easy and secure. Dishes, Plasma Screens, Sports Equipment,
Lamps, you name it. If you really, really detest packing,
then hire a professional mover to pack for you.
5. Address Change & Utility Transfer
If you forget about the Utilities they can haunt you for years
to come. A simple official Change-of-Address with the United
States Post Office will make sure all your mail gets to you.
Remember Gas, Electric, Phone, DSL, Water, and Cable.
6. Papers & Documents
There are always important documents and papers you should have
with you. Be sure to keep these extra safe:
- Birth Certificates
- Driver's License, or other Identification
- Visas
- Written Mover's Estimates
- Bank Records
- Important Phone Numbers
- Local Maps
- Insurance information and Cards
7. Considerations for Relocatin with Children
If your kids are already in school you definitely want to relocate
in the summer so you don't have to pull them out in the middle of
a school year. To enroll your child in a new school you'll need
the papers listed below. There are also things you'll want to
bring for your kids for the trip, especially if it's long, are
already in elementary school, of course, you'll want to try and
leave in the summer. Relocating to a new school district during
the school year can be traumatic for kids so it's best to avoid it.
In order to enroll your child into a new public school you will
need the following:
- Child's Birth Certificate
- Child's History of Immunization
- School Entry Medical Exam (Ask your physician, he can do it
before the move.) be done by a physician before the move)
- Visit your state.s .gov education pages for School
Districts information
- Food and Medication kids will need on Trip
- Electronic games or even DVD players to keep them occupied
during the voyage.
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