Last Updated on September 9, 2022 by HortonTeam
Whether you’re moving for work or just for a change of pace, relocation is becoming more popular than ever. Minimize the stresses of moving by trying some of these tips for a smooth relocation.
Find the Best Moving Company in Your Area
Just like finding the right real estate agent, finding the right moving company can be hard when there are so many options. Look for companies that insure all of their movers to avoid any legal issues in case something goes wrong. It’s also important to pick a tentative moving date and reserve your movers for that date—especially during the spring and summer weekends, movers can become booked quickly. Ask your friends and family if they’ve had any good experiences with a specific company or contact a licensed person familiar with movers, such as a real estate agent or moving concierge. Even if you’re moving out of the area, there are several options in Evansville and Newburgh to help you get started.
Get Insured
You insure things like your house and vehicles, so why wouldn’t you insure your life’s collection of possessions, too? Moving insurance comes in many forms, each one with different sets of coverage limits and prices. While all moving companies are required to offer at least two forms of insurance (minimal and extended coverage) as per government regulation, most companies will have additional agreements that assign liability to the relocation company. Common options include coverage by a certain price per weight or all-inclusive coverage. Remember that there are many events that aren’t covered by insurance, so be sure you are aware of what is and isn’t protected. Research various insurance plans with different moving companies before deciding which one is best for you.
Organize Your Packing
One of the most overlooked tips for a smooth relocation is to make sure all your possessions are packed with an organizational system in place. Pack similar items together and make a plan for where each box will be distributed in the home. If you are using a relocation company’s boxes, they may already be color coded or labeled in some way. When that’s the case, take notes of which items are in which colored or labeled boxes. If you are using your own moving boxes, you could go a step further and even write out all the content on the side of the box. Any system will be better than none, so just pick one that works for you and your team of movers. Avoid mass confusion and hours of unboxing by following this simple tip!
Decide What to Do with Your First House Now
In the perfect world, everyone would have more than enough money to purchase their new home before selling their first home. That option would allow you to fully move in before needing to worry about selling the first home. Unfortunately, this isn’t an option for many consumers in Newburgh or Evansville. Before you decide on your relocation date, decide whether you should sell before you move or after. There are pros and cons to both scenarios, but the answer really depends on your financial situation and the market where your home is found. The question that families usually have to answer is whether they would be better off selling their home before moving and needing somewhere to stay in the meantime or better off selling their home after the move and paying two mortgages while waiting for the home to sell. Neither options are ideal, but they both happen all too often. If you make a thorough plan for what to do with your home (especially with a real estate agent) before your move, your chances of avoiding these two problems will be much higher.
Relocation can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Click To TweetRelocation can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. As long as you plan ahead and cover all your moving bases, you should be in good shape. Are you thinking about relocating to or from Evansville or Newburgh? Contact The Horton Team today for more moving tips or for a referral to an agent in your desired market.
