Is it time to move? Each person has their particular sitaution to cosider when relocating. Many of use have kids, cats, dogs, and fragile china sets to consider. Some of us can just pack a bag and go. Regardless of your situation a little bit of planning can get you far for your relocation.
First, will you be making the move on your own or will you be hiring a moving company? If you are looking to hire a moving company do plenty of research to make sure your belongings will be in good hands. The moving company industry is notorious for being full of scam artists. Please don’t be naive, this is one of the easiest ways to get robbed of your hard earned money and belongings, so be very careful about what company you select. The worst place to shop for a moving service is the Internet. The best place to find a reputable moving company is from a referral who has done business with the company in the past. A good resource for selecting moving companies and learning more about moving scams is www.movingscam.com.
You may want to shop around in advance for the best rates and specials if you’ve decided to move on your own. There is a possibility you can save some money if you have your own packing supplies and moving equipment. A lot of the truck rental companies may have low rates for their trucks, but high rates for moving and packing supplies. It would be a good idea to have at least a hand truck or dolly, furniture blankets and rope or straps you can lock down. Look over the truck to make sure it is in good condition before making your move.
One of the best times to consolidate your belongings is during a move. You may find you have one vacuum cleaner too many or an extra Betamax machine. Contact a charity to arrange for a pick up or a drop off of these items. Make sure to file the receipts of the donations for tax time. The other fun family alternative is to have a garage sale.
Remember not to make the mistake of packing your important documents. Make all of the necessary phone calls before you leave including utilities, insurance providers and the post office.
You will most likely spend your moving day at your old home. It is a good idea to be supervising the movers, so either yourself or a family member should be present until they’re loaded and have left. Review the bill of lading and ask all of your questions before you sign. Give them your best contact number so they can contact you in case of an emergency. Ask for their mobile numbers or a means of contacting them as well. And finally, close all of your windows, lock your doors and say goodbye to your old house.
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