Planning on moving? There are a lot of factors to consider that may be unique to your situation. Some of us have children, pets, valuable art and lots of plants. Others have a suitcase and a job acceptance letter. Whether it is cross town or cross country a little bit of planning can go a long way.
One of the initial decisions you will need to make is how you will be moving. Would it make more sense to rent a truck and move yourself or find a company to do it for you? Moving companies are well known for taking advantage of consumers, so do a lot of research before employing one. Be very careful, this is one of the most crucial steps of your move and one of the easiest ways to be taken advantage of. Beware of moving companies that you have never heard of that contact you through the Internet. Instead talk to your friends and colleagues about whom they have had a good move with on a previous move. For additional info on what you need to know about moving companies and common scams go to www.movingscam.com.
You’ve decided to take on the task of moving on your own. It’s now time to look around for the best deal for a truck rental. Buying your own moving supplies instead of getting them from the truck rental company could be a big money saver. The rental companies that have the lowest rates tend to have the highest moving equipment and supply costs. The items that you will need are a reliable hand truck or dolly, blankets or towels, twine, belts and straps. Check out the condition of the truck to make sure it is in good working order before making your trek.
For all the things you discover you don’t need before your move it’s time to get rid of. There’s no better time to relinquish all of the excess items and obsolete electronics than while you’re moving. Charities will often have drop off locations or pick up services to assist you. If you’re not feeling charitable, than 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.