I still remember the day my boss asked me to move to Europe. I was nervous, but at the same time, I was really excited to embark on a new adventure. Unfortunately, before I could start tasting new foods and meeting new people, I would need to pack up my belongings and make the trek to a new country. Fortunately, I worked with a moving company that reduced my stress load. This blog is all about working with professionals to relocate internationally. Check out these articles to find tips, tricks, and solutions to everyday moving problems--so that you can enjoy your next move.
Moving to a new house or apartment is exciting but also stressful when you think of everything you'll have to box up and send out on a moving truck. That stress can be turned up to 11 if you have to deal with a long-distance move. Long-distance moving brings with it additional considerations that will require planning if you want everything to go smoothly. Here are some tips to keep in mind before a long-distance move.
Get Multiple In-Home Estimates
Long-distance moves can vary widely in price depending on which company you hire to assist you with the move. Rather than simply choosing the mover with the lowest price, you want to make sure that a moving company meets your needs. You'll want to find an experienced mover who knows how to get your stuff to its destination on time and in great condition.
One way to start narrowing down the list of potential movers is to ask multiple moving companies to give you an in-home estimate. The quote that they give you over the phone could possibly change once they see what they are actually moving, and you don't want there to be any surprises on moving day.
Do You Really Need to Haul All of That Across the Country?
A long-distance move is, of course, going to be more expensive than a local move. Some long-distance movers may charge you based on the total weight of the haul or based on how many rooms of the house you are moving. Either way, you can save money by condensing down the amount of stuff that actually needs to be moved. This means it's time to be honest with yourself and get rid of stuff that you don't actually use anymore. The more stuff you get rid of ahead of moving day, the easier the actual move will be for everyone.
Make Sure Your Stuff Will Fit
Have you ever moved to a new apartment or house and found out that an oversized bed or couch or TV can't even make it through the door or around a bend in a hallway? Take measurements of your furniture and figure out exactly where in the new house everything is going to go. Make sure everything will fit where you want it. You don't want to spend money hauling a giant sofa across the country only to find out that it can't even get inside your new house.
Share2 April 2020
