Moving is a huge undertaking on its own, relocating to a whole new are can add a whole other level of stress and potential complications for you.
No matter where you are moving to, these 10 simple tips can help make your relocation a success!.
Hi, I’m Sherri Echols, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Bryan-College Station, I have seen all of the stress that comes with moving from personal experience and from helping my clients, so we put these tips were put together to give ease your transition.
Tip Number 1 – Visit your new city ahead of time to learn the
layout and the culture. Make sure it’s a place you will be comfortable living and that the cost of living works in your budget before accepting a job or starting the move.
Number 2 – When looking for a new home, make a list of what’s important to you. Short commute to work? Top
schools? Medical care? Proximity to parks or downtown? Make sure your agent knows what’s important to you so they can find the perfect home in the perfect location for you.
Number 3 – With your new home in mind, purge while you pack. Donate or sell items you won’t need so you have less to move and unpack in the new house.
Number 4 – Ask your agent to help you find free or
inexpensive moving boxes.
Number 5 – Carefully label moving boxes on multiple sides so that you will know what’s inside and which room they should go in. Using different colored labels can
be helpful as well.
Number 6 – Pack a necessities box for each person, plus one for the kitchen, one for the bathroom, and one for electronics. Make them the last thing to leave the old house
and the first thing unpacked at the new house.
Number 7 – If you are hiring movers, plan ahead
and shop around, and ask your agent if you need a reputable recommendation.
Number 8 – Don’t forget to cancel delivery services, change your address with the post office, change your address for anything that gets mailed to you, and transfer
your insurance and utilities.
Number 9 – If you’re moving for a job, make it a point to know your new co-workers, This can be an easy way to begin to meet new people and a great resource for you as you get to know your new area.
Number 10 – Your realtor should also be able to guide you through the buying process, which may be different from what you are used to in your new location. Your realtor will also be a resource for neighborhoods, schools, shopping and other important questions about the community you
are headed for.
If you are thinking about relocating, call me and I will send you a packing checklist and help you get started with a seamless move.
I’m your community market leader Sherri Echols, a helping hand for a happy home.
